Last Saturday a group of Shaolin students led by Deputy Chief Instructor, Gerry Abram, visited the Seni International Combat Show. This is what the organisers say to promote the show:

"Taking place every two years in a fantastic Olympic venue, Seni is the most informative, interactive, educational and inspirational expo on the planet with six exciting zones to truly offer something for everyone-from MMA to Traditional arts, from Olympic Sports to Health and Fitness and from Self-Defence to musical forms and tricks across a thrill-packed weekend. After taking in seminars, demonstrations, tournaments and open-mat sessions you can catch your breath by visiting the hundreds of trade stands that promote the very latest, cutting-edge innovations and give you the opportunity to pick up fantastic special offers and a range of incredible freebies."

Whilst this is a little over-the-top, all Shaolin attendees (including, in addition to Gerry: Lazzer Dee, Ky, Chris L, Ben, Ellis, Sammy and Joe) were impressed with the quality of demonstrations, including Thai boxing and MMA and the range of suppliers exhibiting at the Excel Centre.

All students should now look out for Lazzer Dee wearing his new Fairtex T-shirt and Gerry in his new Thai shorts (only at the Monday class where full uniform isn't essential)

Do have a look at the pictures below. You'll see some people in strange outfits! At first, we thought we'd come to the wrong place, only to learn that the venue was also accommodating an expo of comic book characters and movie superheroes...and all the visitors had come in costume!

It was quite hilarious to see Ky approaching people asking to play with their light sabres!