“The fastest way to learn superior self defence is by learning how to feel and adapt to violent attacks spontaneously without memorised, sportive or patterned techniques…”
Guided Chaos self defence classes are based on a transcendent mix of principles from Native American systems, Greek Elephtheri Pali, Tai Chi and World War II Close Quarter Combat.
Building on these principles, New York police officer John Perkins devised the art of Guided Chaos in 1978. His experiences in hundreds of real life bloody confrontations made him re-evaluate classical self defence methods and devise a system that works with the unchoreographed nature of street violence. Please see the Attackproof website for further details.
The Unity class offers a friendly and safe environment in which to train. Beginners mix in with the more advanced students right from the start ensuring your progress is fast and fun.
Your first lesson is completely free and we cater for all age groups and abilities. You can pay as you go or save money by paying for a month in advance. Group lessons are currently on Saturdays 1200-1300 and Wednesdays 2000-2100 at Unity but please call Mick on 0788 307 3930 before visiting for the first time.
NEW! for 2012
Guided Chaos classes on Mondays 7 to 8pm at Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Mead, Stovell Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5JB. It’s a couple of minutes from junction 6 of the M4. Click here for a map. The class is usually in the Rehearsal Room through the double doors to the right of reception but ask at the front desk if in doubt. Call Mick on 0788 307 3930 for further details.
Three Hour Self Defence Training Session
An ideal way to jump start your self defence training. The next three hour Saturday session is on 17th March 2012 from 1000 – 1300.
About the instructor
Unity Founder Michael James
Many years Wing Tsun experience, Black Sash Tai Chi Chuan, 1st Dan Kenjitsu Kia, CSSD basic instructor, 1st Dan Guided Chaos (officially the only instructor in the UK) and many other different grades in various other arts.
Mick has both studied and has had a passion for martial arts since the age of 15.
His journey has allowed him to train, learn and achieve a high level of competence within a number of different martial arts, giving him the drive, determination and skills he needs to teach his students.
Mick has trained with a wide spectrum of instructors and organizations, including Grand Master John Perkins (Guided Chaos ), Russell Stuteley (OCFM), Guru Dan Inosanto, Keith Kernspect (Wing Tsun), Erle Montaigue (Yang Tai Chi), Cliff Alderson (Wing Tsun) Vic Hothi (Wing Tsun), Paul Breecher (Tai Chi), Jon Alexander (Tai Chi, Kenjitsu), Darren Davies (CSSD) to name but a few.
Mick is the only authorised Guided Chaos teacher in Europe and runs twice weekly classes at Unity MAA in Slough. Mick teaches under the guidance and tuition of Grand Master John Perkins for Guided Chaos group based in New York City.
Mick’s last visit to New York saw him gain a grade of 1st Dan Black Belt and honour of becoming the first UK Representative and Instructor within the organisation.
Contact Mick James 0788 307 3930
Guided Chaos UK Resources
GUIDED CHAOS BOOKS
Guided Chaos Books – essential reading!
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GUIDED CHAOS ARTICLES
There’s an excellent article on the Guided Chaos system of self defence that has just been published in The Forensic Examiner.
The Guided Chaos article is based on an interview with Lt. Col. Al Ridenhour USMC, co-author of the Guided Chaos bible Attack Proof: The Ultimate Guide To Personal Protection.
CLICK HERE to download the article as a PDF file (Adobe Reader required)
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GUIDED CHAOS VIDEOS
The concept of Guided Chaos can take a little getting used to. It’s fair to say that it’s best to undertake your first three or four lessons with an open mind and a degree of faith as the ideas and thinking behind this unique system of self defence are different to other martial arts, especially the sports-focussed ones. There is of course plenty of reading material available on the Attackproof website (the home of Guided Chaos) but we thought these videos would provide a useful introduction as to the basics of the system.
For some more advanced footage, these two videos make for some interesting viewing, particularly if you have previous martial arts experience.
Guided Chaos founder John Perkins conducts the core Guided Chaos practice drill of Contact Flow with four partners – first at slow speed and then a little faster. Contact Flow is one of our main practice drills. It subliminally programmes your subconscious to be aware of the the position and intent of your opponent at all times during an attack. A few months practice will teach your body to avoid strikes whilst gaining access to your opponents vulnerable areas without even thinking about it – even in the dark. Sounds far fetched? Come along to a class with an open mind and experience Guided Chaos for yourself.
Al Ridenhour discusses why ‘tools’ (strikes, blows etc.) are not enough when fighting for your life.
CLICK HERE for a link to the Guided Chaos Youtube channel for more videos.
Questions? Call Mick on 0788 307 3930
