AGT 2003, 20 & 21 September 2003

The CARISMA AGT (Annual General Training) is a special training session which lasts one or more days and where students of the club have a unique opportunity to practice together in a relaxed but strict environment.

Having this much time to study, consider and concentrate makes the AGT a must for students of any level eager to improve their techniques.

AGT 2003 was the fourth official one for CARISMA, and it was not only a great success it was also an enjoyable and memorable event. Everyone found the experience gratifying.

Once more we had the unique opportunity of training under the guidance of Master Davide Bottini, 7^ Dan black belt and one of the top ranked martial art Masters in Italy. Mr Bottini is well known for his unique ability to run a mixed ability class of students - which is difficult enough - whilst also being able to motivate each individual person to a high level of personal performance as well as increased self confidence and competence.

He is one of two people to have successfully introduced the Art of Kick Boxing to Italy in the early seventies and more recently a founder of a new interesting and devastating style that he calls Multicombat.

Over a training period of two grilling and demanding, yet highly enjoyable, 5 hour days each student went through a series of tough sessions the efforts of each were finally rewarded with an almost overwhelming sense of relief and pride.

Next year, AGT 2004, is something to look foward to.

Some pictures from the AGT

Night out

Sunday training

Some relax