Xmas Dinner 2011

Last year’s Xmas Dinner seems like yesterday: it may come as a surprise that not only is the next grading on Sunday, December 4th, but it is to be followed by the time-honoured tradition of the Carisma Xmas Dinner.

This year we selected an exclusive venue for our traditional Xmas Party. The Box Café is usually closed on Sunday night so we are the only booking for the evening; the place is run by Ozi a Turkish chef and restaurant owner that will provide the full Turkish and mediterranean cuisine experience, in a rich three courses meal.

The starters made of a rich Meze platter will include:

  • Dolma
  • Mercimek Kofte (Red Lentils crushed mixed with weath paste and herbs)
  • Borek (Filo/puff pastry with various fillings)
  • Mozzarella, tomato and olive skewers
  • Pitta, humus, taramasalata and cacik

Mains made on the BBQ including:

  •  Sish kebab (lamb and veggies Skewers)
  • Kofte Kebab (minced lamb skewers)
  • Taruk (marinated chicken breast)
  • Vegetarian / Fish kebabs (please notify on order)

All the above served with Rice with vermicelli and sesame seeds

Dessert made of Fresh Fruit platters and home made Baklava

All of the above for £20 per person with a BYO (bring your own) alcohol policy and no extra charge for corkage 🙂

Downpayments for booking will be collected at classes.

Please RSVP a.s.a.p.!!! you can express your interest on our Facebook event.

Beginners Course January 2012

The  next CARISMA beginners course, will start on Thursday 19 January 2011 to run for 4 consecutive Thursday and Tuesday  classes (e.g. 19, 24, 26, 31).  We had a couple of very busy beginners’ course lately (see picture) and we usually have Tues and Thurs classes (our busiest ones) with many people training, between 30 and 40 individuals.

January is usually one of the busiest times in the year thanks to the “New Year’s Resolution” effect that involves people of all ages.  So if you would like to join (or you know somebody who would like to) please do it on the 19 January.

Please notice: you must join the beginners’ course just if you are a total beginnner.  Any previous experience in striking martial arts (kickboxing, muai thai, karate, tae kwon do, kung fu, etc…) is appreciated and will allow you to join without without going through the beginners’ course.  Please get in touch with us if in doubt.

If you’d like to check our prices please look at this page.

There is no need for booking for beginners: please just turn up at 6pm at Kelsey Kerridge.

After Training Drinks October 2011

Let’s celebrate the success of two consecutive busy beginners’ courses and go for a drink.  It’s a great opportunity of meeting the numerous new members and as well as socialising with those you already know.Join us for a drink this Thurs 27 October 2011 at 8:30pm till late, some of us may also have a bite to eat.Please tell other members of CARISMA that might have seen this post.

RSVP at this Facebook event.  While you are on Facebook, please ‘like’ our page and join the CARISMA group!

Universities of Cambridge vs. Bath – December 2011

The University of Bath kickboxing club challenged the Universities of Cambridge to a Light Contact tournament to be held in Bath on 1 December 2011.  All bouts will be pre-matched by weight, exerience and gender. The aim is to have 15 fights with a strong presence of female fighters; beginners or first time fighters will be welcome and matched accordingly.

CARISMA, the official coaching body for both universities of Cambridge, will offer its broad expertise and experienced coaches to ensure the best possible technical and fitness preparation for all participants.

All fighters from Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University interested in getting involved should contact us as soon as possible and consider a training regime of no less than three times per week from now till the event.

More information about spectators, travelling arrangements and other details will be announced here so watch this space.