The three most important attributes in order of importance are mind, athleticism & technique
Raw Mind
- Your mind-set is by far the most important thing in any situation
- Awareness
- Preparation
- Knowledge
- Threat identification, avoidance & de-escalation
- Responsibility: moral, social & legal
- Conditioning: fear, adrenaline, pain & fatigue
Raw Body
- Although not fair, in the real world size does matter. This is certainly not the be all and end all though, but it does help.
- The stronger & fitter you are the greater your chances of surviving a dangerous encounter
- Your physical attributes are second to your mind-set. No point in looking like Zena or Hercules if your mind is weak
Raw Technique
- You may have great technique but there is no point looking fantastic if your mind & body are weak
- In our opinion it is better to understand & learn concepts rather than techniques
- We incorporate concepts from:
- Close Quarter Combat (CQC)
- Western Boxing
- Filipino Eskrima
- Muay Thai
- Wing Chun, BJJ, Silat
About Us
Raw was created to offer everyone a means of improving their confidence, fitness, safety and general well being while having fun and enjoying the company of people that genuinely care about each other and constantly strive to become better people rather than just better martial artists.
We are made up of people from all backgrounds. From complete beginners to world stick fighting champions, from students to experienced professionals, from people who train every day to social members who only attend the regular social events we enjoy. We are big, small, black, white, old, young, fit, unfit, male and female.
We combine proven psychological and physiological principles to form a simple and effective method of self protection and fitness where everything practised has a purpose in the real world. We realise the majority of us will never be involved in a life and death encounter so our training concentrates on the probable rather than the possible. Our training will not only help you avoid / survive life & death encounters but will also help you in your day to day life.
We expect respect to be earned rather than demanded. Respect does not come from years of training, titles or belts. Respect is earned by being a decent person, caring for those around you and training to your limits. We do not have any belts, titles or other tokens of capability. Our capability is displayed in everyday life by being a positive member of the community.
We believe it is better to be confident rather than act confident. Real confidence is earned through being honest with yourself and training hard. Once the process starts, confidence spreads into all facets of your life leading to a happier, safer and more fulfilling lifestyle. Confidence is often all that is required to avoid dangerous situations in the first place. When you are confident you are much less likely to be chosen as a soft target or a victim. If you are targeted, the confidence in yourself and your abilities should enable you to talk your way out of, or walk / run away from most dangerous situations.
We explore, test and train all concepts under the effects of adrenaline, fear, pain and fatigue. Our training does not start and finish at the club. Training occurs 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The concepts trained have to become part of you to be truly effective.