Proudly announcing a judging panel made up of high-profile figures possessing a wideranging knowledge in all aspects of martial arts.
Grand Master Sken: Muay Thai Master, expert with weapons. Peter Consterdine: 8th Dan, Karate, Joint Head of British Combat Association, consultant in personal protection and expert with weapons. Iain Abernethy: 5th Dan Karate, specialist in Kata Application. Julian Mallalieu: 6th Dan Karate, Kobudo Specialist. Andy Morrell: 6th Dan FMA, Head of Cobra Martial Arts Association.
ABWCC is back and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!
Building on the success of the ABWCC 2007 held at Sportcity Manchester, the 2008 All British Weapons and Combat Championships are back and this year will be bigger and better than ever.
The venue for ABWCC 2008 will be The Copley Centre, Stalybridge, Tameside and the date is set for Sunday, 28th September 2008. Information about the Copley Centre can be found by clicking here.
Watch video highlights of ABWCC 2007 from Channel M by clicking here.
Action from last year’s event in Manchester. Watch the video
Calling all entries
The organisers invite you and your club to take up the challenge of choregraphing a routine, of no more than two minutes, with or without weapons to showcase your skills before a large audience and a panel of expert judges.
The winners will be awarded individual medals and the club will take stewardship of the much coverted trophy for one year.
All entires and donations must be received by no later than 31st August 2008. Places are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first-come, first served basis so book now.
Promote ABWCC 2008
To raise the profile of ABWCC 2008 at your club, download the official poster free, print out as large as you can (preferably A3 and larger) and display within your club. 
Download a poster (PDF).
ABWCC at SENI08 - International Combat Sports Show
Come and meet us at SENI08 on Stand C113. To find out more or buy tickets for SENI08 visit the SENI08 website.
