Articles featuring Instructor Ralph Allison

Ralph Allison was featured yet again on the front cover of “TKD & Korean Martial Arts “ magazine with his article talking about Self-Preservation on the streets where the “rules of the ring “ and of tournaments do not apply. The article “Dirty Fighting or Self Preservation” is a look at the REALITY of a serious street attack that can happen to ANYONE nowadays. Please read on …

Our Chief Instructor Ralph Allison appeared on the front cover of `Tae Kwon Do & Korean Martial Arts ` Magazine with a 6 page interview giving a wealth of his experience to the reader. The Chief Editor and owner of the magazine , Mr. Paul Clifton (who is also the owner and Chief Editor of `Combat ` and `Traditional Karate` magazines) was so impressed by the Martial Arts knowledge that Mr. Allison has , that he wanted to feature him monthly in a series called ` On The Streets With Ralph Allison` (also on this articles page).

If you wish to read this intriguing interview which caused a bit of a `stir` in martial arts circles then simply click on the photo image of the front cover on the left hand side or click on ... read on

There are enough people out there who get a “kick” (pardon the pun) to fight just to “ try someone out”! Our Chief Instructor RALPH ALLISON  gave a few tips in COMBAT magazine on what to do if faced with  a  serious street scenario! Please read on …

This article doesn't just score a point for your health in martial arts, it also scores a point for Choi Kwang Do as Ralph Allison is the first CKD instructor to ever appear in 'Blackbelt Magazine'. The article reads as follows:

No matter what martial art you are studying – you will need to understand how your body functions in order to perform better. I myself have been practising martial arts for over 20 years (Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Karate and presently the advanced style of Choi Kwang Do or ‘CKD’ in which I hold 3 rd dan) – during that time I have found out ... read on

This article is a step-by-step guide, showing you how you can increase your punching performance via “bio-mechanical” applications (the science of body-movement interaction as well as increasing the speed of your technique. Golfers, baseball and tennis players have employed these techniques for many years in order to maximise their performance. Martial artists can learn from these principles also ... read on

Real answers to real situations. 'On the Streets' is a monthly article featured in Combat and TKD & KMA Magazines. Each article contains a scenario invoving a victim and attacker/ with a frame by frame account showing your how to block, counter and escape the situation .... read on

Whereas some martial arts schools frown upon taking on members of a more “mature age “Instructor Ralph Allison went out of his way to welcome Mr Evans to his CKD martial arts club. Celebrating his 60th birthday just a few days before his Black Belt test meant a great deal to Mr Derek Evans ... read on

This is our second article in Blackbelt Magazine written by Ralph Allison. Here are some useful tips on how to increase your flexibility, punching speed and sort out possible lower back problems (mostly acquired through other martial arts, when practitioners join our system at a later stage).

There are explanatory photos depicting the author and his wife , Svetlana Allison , demonstrating each exercise in detail . The exercises aren’t overcomplicated and can be practiced by most practitioners. Have fun with this article by clicking on the photo on the left and ... read on

If you are looking for an alternative to full contact sparring you have come to the right place. Ralph Alison is an internationally known Instructor who explains in COMBAT Magazine the kind of training provided in his Sutton ( Surrey) and Mitcham ( London) schools. Please read on …

Ralph Allison explains in this article for COMBAT Magazine how the student can achieve kicking power. With some practise and the right technique (and perseverance) everyone can achieve this desirable, ultimate goal ... read on

We have a “special Black Belt Test” coming up at our Choi Kwang Do (CKD) Sutton/London Testing Centre. Special not because of people Grading for Black Belt in high numbers but for the actual people testing, some of which already have Black Belts in other Martial Arts, as well as a mature mother of 51 years testing with her daughter. Here is their story … read on

After all these years of martial arts it is only now that I realize the true importance of self-control. It is an invaluable tool for students and teachers alike and something that sets the martial artist apart from the ordinary "weekend-street-fighter".

I encounter a few "real" situations where self-control helped me to create an outcome on the street, which I was not ashamed of .... read on

Congratulations, you have been inducted into the Combat Hall of Fame. Following our previous functions, this year's event is set to be bigger and even better.

At last years event over 600 people (by invitation only) gathered at the prestigious Aston Villa Conference Centre, Holte Suite, in Birmingham in order to receive or witness a unique, not to mention, historical evening ... read on

Sutton Choi Kwang Do school in Surrey recently hosted a 4-hour training session with Choi Kwang Do Master Pereira (6 th dan).

Master P works directly under Dojunim Kwang Choi (9 th dan) at the CKD Headquarters in Georgia . The session was open to all, with a special training session for instructors and future school owners ... read on

This article featured on the Choi Kwang Do International web site for over 3 months!

Sunday 18th July 2004 saw a Special Training Day with Choi Kwang Do Master Pereira, 6th Dan, hosted by the Sutton Choi Kwang Do school in Surrey / border South London . Master Pereira who works directly under Dojunim Kwang Choi, 9th Dan at the CKD Headquarters in Georgia presented a 4 hour session open to all belt ranks for children, adults and a special training session for Black Belt Instructors ... read on