how lads!!!
a also fink that ther shud be a forum imagine the crack man!!!!

1post by the way
get in my guard !!!!!

adzy

Message 255 | Posted Wednesday 3rd December 2008

Now then greevo,whats happening,just came across your website by accident...looks very good and informative,i'm a bit out of touch with whats going on at the gym but you seem to have some top fighters...reminds me of the good old days when me and you had some right old wars (sparring).
anyway bud just thought i'd wish you well.
The Guvnor.

mick

Message 254 | Posted Friday 7th November 2008

remind me about the forum,my mate will be able to set 1 up.itl be mint

waz

Message 253 | Posted Wednesday 5th November 2008

I think I speak for all the mma lads when I say its great to have you on board mate sure with the two coachs we will see vast improvements in our all around game.

Was good to roll with ya again on monday even though I did get my butt kicked good style wish I could be there today but got to take the youngen to see the fireworks but am looking forwad to getin back on monday for another arse kicking

Glen

Message 252 | Posted Wednesday 5th November 2008

i think spartan website needs a forum so members of the gym can intract online about kickboxing,mma,the gym,and other areas,hmmmm i shall talk it over with mr greives as i may have just the person who can get a forum up and running

waz

Message 251 | Posted Monday 3rd November 2008

evening all...good to be back at the best mma gym in the area..with now myself on board as a coach arguably the best mma coach in the area!!!lmfao

waz

Message 250 | Posted Monday 3rd November 2008

Best of luck Martin for Sunday mate sure all the hard graft will pay off and another belt will be hanging from ya wall on monday

Enjoy it and catch ya on Monday if ya there

Glen

Message 249 | Posted Friday 24th October 2008

congrats craig keep the good work up

Message 248 | Posted Tuesday 21st October 2008

Congratulations to Sam Muir. She has just won a junior British title under low kick rules.

Her opponent Lauren, of GBH Kickboxing is much improved and pushed Sam all the way, making this a very entertaining match.

Well done to both girls and congratulations to Sam.

Paul

Message 247 | Posted Monday 29th September 2008

Thanks for your post Craig. You chaps made me really proud in Hull.

Keep up the good work

Greevo

Paul Grieves

Message 246 | Posted Friday 26th September 2008

cheers paul was a mint fight. well done to trotter it was a good stoppage well deserved.

Message 245 | Posted Friday 26th September 2008

Totaly agree with you both (Paul and Big Dave) the lads at spartan always make people feel welcome and do there best to help you out.

Paul spot on mate I for one thought the samething when I started that it would be full of that sort big meat heads tatoos but a year and a half im still there still learning and helping out when ever I can

Glen

Message 244 | Posted Thursday 18th September 2008

Thanks Big Dave

Glad you enjoyed it and of course, you are right, all the lads are really helpful and do their best to make everyone feel welcome.

I think a lot of people are put off martial arts training because they expect martial arts gyms to be full of "meat-heads" with ego issues. For the most part, it's an inaccurate perception and certainly not true of Spartan so I thank you for your testimony.

Cheers

Paul

Message 243 | Posted Thursday 18th September 2008

Had my first MMA session tonite and i really enjoyed it. All of the lads were really cool and informative. Cant wait for monday to do it all over again. Thanks for all the help Paul.

Message 242 | Posted Wednesday 17th September 2008

Glen

Be that as it may... In the words of Mr Deed's bulter "Sneaky, sneaky, sir!" LOL

Paul

Message 241 | Posted Tuesday 16th September 2008

He has been mate so the sweeps mit change and it mit be me using them ha ha anyway you'll have to catch me to sweep me and a good friend told me what way to plant my feet so I dont end up with my but on the floor ha ha

Glen

Message 240 | Posted Tuesday 16th September 2008

To all music fans

One of our kickboxers, Ben is the lead singer of a great band called Rayne. They do gigs all over the place and are on at Paddywacks on 24/09/2008. It's a Wednesday night so none of my MMA students can go (you'd better all be in the gym!) ha ha.

They're also on at Castletown Club on Friday 31/10/2008. This doubles up as a Halloween party too, so lets make a night of it.

If you've never seen Rayne play before, you're going to be really impressed.

Paul

Message 239 | Posted Saturday 13th September 2008

Howdy everyone

Adult kickboxing grading on tomorrow (Sunday 14/09/2008) starting at 11am

Just had a junior's grading with 19 students and it went really well. We haven't totted up the scores yet but Im confident that all of them passed.

Craig Carter will be fighting for an amateur Northern Area title in Hull on the 21/09/2008. If anyone wants tickets for that please come and see me this week.

Glen

So Robbie's been giving you some pearls of wisdom, eh? We'll see!!! I reckon this old dog might still be able to pull a cheeky little sweep out of the bag, ha ha!

Paul

Message 238 | Posted Saturday 13th September 2008

Paul sorry I never got training on wedensady I was looking to get back to full time this week but Iv had a few things to deal with at work but will defo be back next week I'll send this to your email with a little bit more in.

As for the sweeps bet I dont get caught with any next week or if I do it will be very few cos a good freind of mine told me what I was doing wrong on monday ha ha

Glen

Message 237 | Posted Saturday 23rd August 2008

You're absolutely spot on there Glen, Rob DOES know his stuff. Just so all the Spartan members know, you will also get 10% discount on all items & supplements from Bodyzone.

Was good to see you back training tonight Glen. Watch out for those sweeps though, ha ha!

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 236 | Posted Monday 18th August 2008

Just want to thank Robbie for the advice on protein and vitemens I'll be calling in to se you next week mate to get sorted work permited and also money permiting.

Any one looking for advice on what they need to take this lad knows his suff genuine and to the point no hard seeling call into BODYZONE in Sunderland and see him.

See ya Monday Paul

Glen

Message 235 | Posted Saturday 16th August 2008

Hi everyone

The DVD of the EFC3 event is complete and I've started a production run. Those who have already paid for thiers will be looked after first but I should have loads burned by the end of the weekend.

Thanks

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 234 | Posted Thursday 14th August 2008

Hi everyone

Sorry I've not looked in on the guestbook for a couple of weeks I've been mad busy finalising the DVD of EFC3. It's 3 disc long, LOTS of action, so if you want one just drop me an e-mail.

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E !
__________________________________

The academy is closed next week (from tonight unitl 10th August) as just about every instructor is away on holiday (including me WAYHEY!!!)

The academy will re-open on Monday 11th August, with classes resuming as usual.

Thanks

Paul

Message 233 | Posted Thursday 31st July 2008

Aye; i think i'll come down this week, may be the thursday, but i've been wanting to join up for a while now.

Thanks for the replys lads cheers!

ross

Message 230 | Posted Monday 21st July 2008

I'll second that all that train at spartan are a cracking bunch and will do what they can to make you feel welcome what ever class you are wanting to try.

I beleive your first lesson would be free for you to get a feel of the place when your there you will be given the infomation you need.

Paul like the way you have to be a member to leave a message mit stop the idiots posting daft stuff.

I'v sent you an email but not sure if you will check this first I'll not be training this week mate our lass wants me to get the house sorted says more in the email.

Best of luck if you decied to give the kickboxing a try Ross sure you will love it mate.

Glen

Message 229 | Posted Monday 21st July 2008

just wear shorts and t shirt if training with the adults good bunch of people and really welcoming

kieron

Message 228 | Posted Sunday 20th July 2008

just to let you know times of adults kickboxing are 7-8 pm tuesday and thursday

kieron

Message 227 | Posted Sunday 20th July 2008

I would like to start kickboxing, but after looking at your timetable i'm not sure when it's on. Shall i just come down on a tuesday or thursday night?
Also
What would i have to wear for my first time at kickboxing? Would tracksuit type shorts and a t-shirt be OK, or would i have to wear your gear? Might sound daft, but i'll appreciate a reply.
Cheers

Ross

Message 226 | Posted Saturday 19th July 2008

Hi paul, event was great, have been to many many events across the country & can honestly say the atmoshere & special effects were 2nd to none. our show the gathering will be held at concordia leisure on the 27th September so the pressure is on me now. fantastic night thanks. also have noticed you got a few trolls on your forum, i normaly shut my guest book for couple of days when that happens and it gets rid of them posting rubbish, you might want to try doing the same. speak soon - steve GBH kickboxing

Message 163 | Posted Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Lewis Nelson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Jordan wood ( Spartan) Points win
Kelly Sivvells ( Scorpio) Points win v Ashleigh Liversedge ( Spartan)
Joe Grant ( Kuei-Ling )Points win V Aaron White ( warriors )
Graeme Wilson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Micky Dunford ( Scorpio) Points win
Chris Parvia ( NEKA) Points winV Steve Suttill ( Brawla Gym )
Andy Hudson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Michael Gilbertson ( Spartan ) Points win
Mark Mckeith ( Kuei-Ling )Points win V Ben Potts ( Spartan )
Callum Thompson ( Lincoln dragon ) Win TKO V Liam Trotter ( Spartan )
Jamie Owen (Tornado gym) V Craig Carter (Spartan )Draw

Professional Bouts

Mark Elwood ( Tornado Gym ) Points win V Craig Harrison

Steve Moffat ( Kuei-Ling ) V Craig Rose ( Spartan ) Points win Welter weight NE title

Jason Lovely ( Kuei-Ling ) Points win V Dean Petty ( Holder, Spartan ) Light Middle weight NE title

Kris Ord ( Kong Sai ) V Martin Scrafton ( Holder, Spartan ) Points win Light Heavyweight British title

Richard “The” Whirl wind “ Waller ( Hansworth ) TKO win 3rd roundV Andy “Attitude “ Burton ( Spartan ) 5 rounds prestige 65kg
Jamie Moore ( Kuei –Ling ) Points win V David Marceli ( France ) 5 round Superheavyweight International Bout
10 Round WUMA Light Middleweight title defence
Mathieu Pays (Bordeaux France ) V Michael “Robbie “ Johnson ( Holder Spartan )

EFC RESULTS

Message 143 | Posted Tuesday 1st July 2008

Sorry Paul im not gonna be able to make it saturday, money situation! Cant even afford some training tokens!! Looks like the other lads have dropped out aswell, i will give you a ring if any of them are still going.

Dave

Message 129 | Posted Wednesday 25th June 2008

Amateur bouts
Lewis Nelson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Jordan wood ( Spartan) 3rds Junior bout 60kg
Kelly Sivvells ( Scorpio) v Ashleigh Liversedge ( Spartan) 3 rds 62kg
Joe Grant ( Kuei-Ling ) V Aaron White ( warriors ) 3rds 71kg
Graeme Wilson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Micky Dunford ( Scorpio) 3 rds 60kg
Chris Parvia ( NEKA) V Steve Suttill ( Brawla Gym ) 3rd 75kg
Andy Hudson ( Kuei-Ling ) V Michael Gilbertson ( Spartan ) 3rd 80kg
Mark Mckeith ( Kuei-Ling ) V Ben Potts ( Spartan) 3rd 90Kg
Callum Thompson ( Lincoln dragon ) V Liam Trotter ( Spartan ) 3rds 84kg
Jamie Owen (Tornado gym) V Craig Carter (Spartan) 3rds 65kg

Professional Bouts

Mark Elwood ( Tornado Gym ) V Craig Harrison 5 rounds Prestige Bout 78.5kg

Steve Moffat ( Kuei-Ling ) V Craig Rose ( Spartan ) Welter weight NE title

Jason Lovely ( Kuei-Ling ) V Dean Petty ( Holder, Spartan ) Light Middle weight NE title

Kris Ord ( Kong Sai ) V Martin Scrafton ( Holder, Spartan ) Light Heavyweight British title

Richard “The” Whirl wind “ Waller ( Hansworth )V Andy “Attitude “ Burton ( Spartan ) 5 rounds prestige 65kg
Jamie Moore ( Kuei –Ling ) V David Marceli ( France ) 5 round Superheavyweight International Bout
10 Round WUMA Light Middleweight title defence
Mathieu Pays (Bordeaux France ) V Michael “Robbie “ Johnson ( Holder Spartan

EFC3 fightcard 7 days to go !

Message 119 | Posted Saturday 21st June 2008

Of course Garath, see you on Saturday

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 102 | Posted Thursday 12th June 2008

any objections to me having a look down to open training on saturday before i come down properly? if not to train jus get a feel for the place.

cheers

gareth reed

Message 101 | Posted Thursday 12th June 2008

Excellent Seminar today from Andy Burton , Thanks for coming down to Shields .

Steve East and all at Kuei-Ling

Steve East

Message 93 | Posted Sunday 8th June 2008

Any one looking to train mma spartan is a cracking club the lads that train there welcome all and never take advantage of the inexperiance

I Would defo recomend giving it a go all the lads that train will be more than happy to help you out as much as possible.

And with a free session to give you a feel of it you have nothing to lose so to all get downand try it

Glen

Message 89 | Posted Thursday 5th June 2008

Hi Garath

Drop me another mail and I'll fill you in with all the details.

Thanks

Paul
paul-grieves@hotmail.co.uk

Paul Grieves

Message 87 | Posted Thursday 5th June 2008

also how much once you are a member?

gareth

Message 86 | Posted Wednesday 4th June 2008

spoke with paul via email a couple of month back about coming down, had stints in martial arts since i was younger so im not a complete beginner. can anyone give me a basic run through of each class, warm-up sparring time etc. how big are the classes? and how much is it per class for non members?

looking to head through after iv finished college in a couple of weeks.

thanks.

gareth

Message 85 | Posted Wednesday 4th June 2008

Hi all,
As Paul has said we have 16 bouts for EFC3 most of them confirmed , Tickets sales are going well with only a few VIP tables left although there are plenty ordinary seats left . Ticket hotline 07971467989 or 079463899545

Steve East

Message 82 | Posted Friday 30th May 2008

hi dave, the 1st clas u attend is free mate, then you can opt for a membership and buy tokens in bulk (not sure of the price on that one, will have to get back to you on it.) or it is five pounds a class for non members, then two pounds for open training o a sturday. with regards to kit, the spartan has everything you need to start so i wouldnt worry about it. just get urself down mate.
cheers mate

the spartan

martin the spartan

Message 81 | Posted Friday 30th May 2008

cheers paul, cant make it this wednesday but will defo be there next week

dan.

dan

Message 80 | Posted Wednesday 28th May 2008

Hi how much do the mma classes cost and do i need to bring or buy any equipment?

dave

Message 79 | Posted Tuesday 27th May 2008

Hi Dan

Yes, just turn up on Wednesday 7pm. Im on holiday at the moment so I won't be there but Martin is looking after the class for me. Your first class is free by the way.

Thanks

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 78 | Posted Tuesday 27th May 2008

Alright, is it ok 4 begginners to just turn up ive done a bit training in thai boxing and fancied trying mma.

dan

Message 77 | Posted Tuesday 27th May 2008

Hi Steve

Yeah, got the DVD thanks. I'm off to Spain for a week tomorrow so I'll catch everyone when I get back. I'll be checking my Emails though, so if anyone needs me for anything:

paul-grieves@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 76 | Posted Friday 23rd May 2008

cool poster is andy defending his world tital

nath

Message 71 | Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008

Hi all

Just had a meeting with Steve East and I can confirm we now have a HUGE bill of SIXTEEN fights for EFC 3. 2 or 3 are subject to 100% confirmation but they look fairly water tight.

EFC 3 is going to be absolutely AWESOME. Good luck to all competitors and I hope all you spectators have a fantastic night.

Paul

Message 70 | Posted Monday 19th May 2008

Cheers H

Very kind of you to say so. When's the boys back in training?

Dean

You don't look like Penfold at all. More like Dean-Of-The-Dead. Ha ha

Gonna buy you a sunbed for Xmas

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 67 | Posted Sunday 18th May 2008

Great Site, great club, great people!!!!!

H

Message 66 | Posted Saturday 17th May 2008

More like Pen-wish!!! LOL

Haloo

Martin \"The Spartan\" Scrafton

Message 65 | Posted Saturday 17th May 2008

Casper-fold! ;-)

Si

Simon Peverly

Message 64 | Posted Saturday 17th May 2008

Well, if Penfold had a head shaped like a giant Nik-Nak, then I'd say YES, you do look like Penfold.

Robbie

Michael Johnson

Message 63 | Posted Saturday 17th May 2008

I'd just like to clear this up once and for all. Do REALLY look like Penfold?

Your comments please?

Dean

Dean Petty

Message 62 | Posted Saturday 17th May 2008

KICKBOXING SEMINAR

World champion, Andy Burton will be doing a kickboxing seminar at the Mortimer Community Association, South Shields on Sunday 8th June.

Anyone who would like to come and learn some world class kickboxing techniques should contact Steve East on 07946 389945

Message 61 | Posted Thursday 15th May 2008

Not kind Paul honest.

Thats why I enjoy training there sound people and first class instruction as they say learn from the best to become the best

World, British, North East Champions and more coming from here goes to show the quality is top class.

Hope it went ok with colliery media and craig got some good stuff.

And I can't wait to get back training it's doing my head in having to miss out.

Lastly when you have the poster for the show done email me it and I will get it on our website

Glen

Message 59 | Posted Friday 9th May 2008

good to hea things are going so well and goodluck on every thing and take care

nathan

Message 58 | Posted Friday 9th May 2008

Hi Nathan

Things are not too bad, except I think I might just be the busiest man on earth. I'm going to speak the the PM to demand a 25 hour day and an 8 day week.

Glen

You are too kind my friend

;-)

Message 56 | Posted Thursday 8th May 2008

John if you give Paul a ring his number is on the contact us page he will arrange a session with you and if you need any more advice he is defo the man to talk to knows he stuff thats why he is as good as he is and is also a sound bloke

Glen

Message 55 | Posted Wednesday 7th May 2008

hi pual hows things going ?

nathan wood

Message 53 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

Will try get down next week i work shifts but will defantly be going thanx for the advice.

Message 52 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

well if your looking to give it a go try and get down i think the kickboxing starts a 7 tonight and the grappling at 8 the lads there arre all sound and will make you feel welcome if you have not spoke to paul yet and you go down tell him that you have spoke to me on this page and if you have not been there before he may give you a free session as long as you have not been before

It's well worth going and giving it a try that way you can see what you think

Glen

Message 51 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

If i can get my fittness up to a decent level maybe i would think about fighting need to put a lot of work into getting fit but would love to learn kick boxing so it would be worth it.

Message 50 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

I would think that it would be ok for you to start kickboxing at 32 I started MMA at spartan at 28 and feel great with it.

Are you looking to fight or just train because the MMA is a also a grest way to get in shape if that's what your after

Glen

Message 49 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

Is it possible for myself at 32 to take up kickboxing now and get into decent shape if so i would like to come along

Message 48 | Posted Tuesday 6th May 2008

Hi S

EFC3 is on the 28th June 2008 at Temple Park Leisure Centre. I'll be putting a poster on the news page in the next week or so. It's got a fantastic line up already.

Cheers

Paul

Message 46 | Posted Monday 28th April 2008

Whens the next EFC show ?

s

Message 45 | Posted Sunday 27th April 2008

Hi again

Noted there are still people asking about DVD's of the EFC 2 event. I can do them to order (I can also do EFC 1), so if you would like a copy then please E-mail me at paul-grieves@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks

Paul

Message 44 | Posted Saturday 26th April 2008

Hi all

Just a quick note to let you all know the class timetable is changing a bit (for adults anyway). MMA is now Monday & Wednesday at 7pm. Kickboxing is now Tuesday & Thursday at 7pm. Submisison grappling is not Tuesday & Thursday at 8pm.

Thanks

Paul

Paul Grieves

Message 43 | Posted Saturday 26th April 2008

has some top figthers............

storm gym

Message 42 | Posted Friday 25th April 2008

you trining mauy thai ?

Message 40 | Posted Friday 25th April 2008

That his guests lick each bit from their plates.

Message 37 | Posted Thursday 17th April 2008

Are there any dvd,s left to buy off the EFC show ?

Joe

Message 36 | Posted Monday 14th April 2008

wishing martin scrafton loads of luck for tonight good luck martin bro

Message 34 | Posted Sunday 13th April 2008

well done to everyone on sunday


Congratulations to our andy Trewick for defeating jamie moore in the final for champion of champions told you's it was coming bck to my club lol x x

Message 33 | Posted Tuesday 8th April 2008

i am cuming expect me and be ready i will be there soon get ready for the biggest n best u will ever see

Message 32 | Posted Saturday 5th April 2008

Like your style Danielle , we will see who wins the Grand championship, its the week of the wizz !

The Wizz

Message 30 | Posted Friday 4th April 2008

Just wondering who's fighting at stevies on sunday guessing just the usual ...

Champion of Champions is cumin back to sunderland though!!!

Good Look to everyone on sunday

x x x

Message 29 | Posted Wednesday 2nd April 2008

Hi Spartan's, hope you dont mind me plugging the South Tyneside Open which is on this Sunday 6th April South Shields, it would be good to see you's there .Steve

Steve East

Message 28 | Posted Tuesday 1st April 2008

just wanted to congratulate sam muir on her win at Pride & Glory, a very nice & modest young girl.
hope we can see her compete again at Pride & Glory. i will forward you a dvd as soon as their finished. well done sam

steve-Pride&Glory

Message 26 | Posted Saturday 29th March 2008

how did trotter get on, on the 9th?

garside

Message 7 | Posted Saturday 15th March 2008

Just dropping in to say hello , sat night was fantastic , all the fights showed great spirit and determination . Heres to EFC3 !

Steve East

Message 6 | Posted Friday 7th March 2008

wow great to see this gym on top form well donr andy on your fight m8 and well done to all the other spartans that fort on the nyt

Message 5 | Posted Friday 7th March 2008