About
Close Quarter Combat. With over 20 years of martial arts experience, Manny is dedicated to teaching others how to protect themselves and stay safe in any situation. He is a certified instructor in Silat Sharaf & PCK Silat, and his passion for martial arts shines through in his dynamic and engaging teaching style.
At OG Combat Academy, the focus is on practical self-defence techniques that are easy to learn and remember, even in high-pressure situations. The academy offers a range of programmes to suit different needs and preferences. Personal training sessions are available for those looking for one-on-one instruction tailored to their specific goals and abilities.
For corporate groups, OG Combat Academy offers training sessions that can be brought directly to the workplace. This is a fantastic way to promote an active and healthy workplace culture, while also equipping employees with valuable self-defence skills.
Weekly classes at OG Combat Academy provide an intense and productive training environment. Each one-hour session is designed to push students to their limits and help them develop a strong foundation in martial arts and self-defence.
OG Combat Academy also offers self-defence courses that focus on teaching students how to defend themselves from opponents and escape from grabs, holds, and strikes. These courses are conducted in a safe training environment, ensuring that students can learn and practise without fear of injury.
The academy's philosophy is rooted in the understanding that combat martial arts and sport/competition fighting are fundamentally different training systems. OG Combat Academy focuses on training strategies that align with real-world self-defence scenarios, using current knowledge and advancements in training systems to maximise effectiveness.
The primary martial arts styles taught at OG Combat Academy are Silat Sharaf and PCK Silat. These Indonesian traditional arts are fast and deadly, incorporating elements such as wrestling, grappling, ground fighting, and military self-defence tactics. Silat can be seen in popular movies like The Raid 1&2, Mile 22, and John Wick 3.
The instructors at OG Combat Academy have extensive backgrounds in various martial arts systems and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the industry. They also have real-world experience in security-related roles, ensuring that their teachings are practical and applicable in real-life situations.
In addition to training in striking, kicking, blocking defence, and weapon defence, students at OG Combat Academy also learn escape techniques, throws, joint locks, pressure points, and crime prevention strategies. The academy emphasises the development of all three areas – physical, mental, and tactical – to equip students with the necessary skills to defend themselves, their families, and their property.
OG Combat Academy is committed to helping its students become resilient and prepared for the challenges of an increasingly violent society. With a focus on practical self-defence techniques, experienced instructors, and a welcoming training environment, OG Combat Academy is the go-to destination in Newcastle upon Tyne for anyone looking to learn martial arts and self-defence.
