Results tagged “martial arts”

Get the look: Hilary Swank

She was papped poolside last week looking enviably toned in her bikini - and it's all thanks to daily punishing workouts.

A martial arts expert who runs classes in Canary Wharf has scooped the British Championships in two weight categories.

Jamie Wood of Pyramid Martial Arts was successful in both the under 80kg and under 85kg and will now represent the nation in the World Championships in Germany later this year.

Looking for some inspiration to keep those New Year fitness resolutions and learn some self defence while you are at it?

Well, how about trying jiu jitsu, Brazilian-style? No, it's not anything to do with bikini waxing, or a samba-style karate.

YOU can now run in, on and tumble through Canary Wharf during lunchtime martial arts training classes.

The new and novel high-energy sessions will see a jog through the estate interwoven with martial arts moves and exercises using “local street furniture�.

Trainer Adam Horner (pictured left) said: “Canary Wharf is sometimes describes as the world’s financial playground but I want to see the Wharf in a different light. To me, the Docklands and Canary Wharf in particular is a martial fitness playground and I am going to show you what I mean every Wednesday.