Antony M. - North London
I've studied several martial arts, under several teachers but with Raymond's approach to teaching I feel I've learned the most from him. He goes beyond the techniques and helps you visualise what it should feel like when you get an application right. This is a unique characteristic in my experience.
His approach is also very practical. Having sparred with others who use different styles and who had been training for many more years than me, I found I came out on top, thanks to Raymond's teachings. Don't expect to learn rigid stances and traditional techniques. Do expect to understand the reasons behind those stances and techniques and learn how to adapt and apply them in appropriate situations. Having seen him spar with many others, I can also testify that he doesn't just talk the talk, he can walk the walk.
If you attend his class, know that your life will change, yes you will learn how to fight and defend yourself, but most of all, who you are will change for the better, not because he tells you what to think or do, but because he will teach you the tools to understand yourself, the discipline to endure and the self honest to to take responsibility for the outcomes in your life, and as a natural result, you life and perspectives will change for the better based on what you learn from using the tools.
Antony's Story