http://www.geoffthompson.com/ en-us ℗ & © 2005 Geoff Thompson Geoff talks about motivation, self-defence, etc. Geoff Thompson Geoff Thompson is a writer, film director and self-defence expert. He was born in Coventry, England in 1960. Geoff has received acclaim for writing dozens of books on self-defense, martial arts, fear control, and his most popular book, Watch My Back, an autobigraphy about his early years and how he came to be a nightclub doorman working in his hometown of Coventry. Like many others in the field of self-protection, Geoff began his martial arts training in the traditional Eastern arts (e.g. karate, aikido), but during his time as a nightclub doorman found that what he had learned was inadequate for the reality of violence. Though he utilises a small core of techniques from Eastern arts as part of his teachings, Geoff prefers more pragmatic Western arts such as boxing and wrestling. In addition to his books, Geoff has written and presented a series of martial arts and self help DVDs, distributed by Summersdale Productions. In 2004 Geoff won a BAFTA award for 'best short film' for his screenplay "Brown Paper Bag". Geoff Thompson is a writer, film director and self-defence expert. He was born in Coventry, England in 1960. Geoff has received acclaim for writing dozens of books on self-defense, martial arts, fear control, and his most popular book, Watch My Back, an autobigraphy about his early years and how he came to be a nightclub doorman working in his hometown of Coventry. Like many others in the field of self-protection, Geoff began his martial arts training in the traditional Eastern arts (e.g. karate, aikido), but during his time as a nightclub doorman found that what he had learned was inadequate for the reality of violence. Though he utilises a small core of techniques from Eastern arts as part of his teachings, Geoff prefers more pragmatic Western arts such as boxing and wrestling. In addition to his books, Geoff has written and presented a series of martial arts and self help DVDs, distributed by Summersdale Productions. In 2004 Geoff won a BAFTA award for 'best short film' for his screenplay "Brown Paper Bag". Richard Barnes richard@GeoffThompson.com Geoff Thompson This Podcast is nothing like those that have gone before Prompted by the 'Must Read' article "Everything that happens to me is good," Geoff Thompson reconciles the fact that even in the midst personal tradegy and suffering something good will shine through. Geoff talks about how tradegy in his life, from the karma of all the fights on the door haunting him to most recently the death of his much loved father, tells how even in such events everything that does happen is good. Prompted by the 'Must Read' article "Everything that happens to me is good," Geoff Thompson reconciles the fact that even in the midst personal tradegy and suffering something good will shine through. Geoff talks about how tradegy in his life, from the karma of all the fights on the door haunting him to most recently the death of his much loved father, tells how even in such events everything that does happen is good. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt051206.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt051206.mp3 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:27 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson This Podcast is nothing like those that have gone before This Podcast is nothing like those that have gone before. Prompted by the 'Must Read' article 'Everything that happens to me is good,' Geoff Thompson reconciles the fact that even in the midst personal tradegy and suffering something good will shine through. Geoff talks about how tradegy in his life, from the karma of all the fights on the door haunting him to most recently the death of his much loved father, tells how even in such events everything that does happen is good. This Podcast is nothing like those that have gone before. Prompted by the 'Must Read' article 'Everything that happens to me is good,' Geoff Thompson reconciles the fact that even in the midst personal tradegy and suffering something good will shine through. Geoff talks about how tradegy in his life, from the karma of all the fights on the door haunting him to most recently the death of his much loved father, tells how even in such events everything that does happen is good. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt171106.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt171106.mp3 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:27 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson When is Fear Good? November's cold start signals the start of winter and Geoff gets the blame for it amongst other things. This week Richard Barnes talks to Geoff about this weeks 'Must Read' article called Everest. Following on Geoff answers a question sent in by email asking simply when is 'Fear' good plus the usual nonsensical remarks add up to some serious 'Infotainment.' November's cold start signals the start of winter and Geoff gets the blame for it amongst other things. This week Richard Barnes talks to Geoff about this weeks 'Must Read' article called Everest. Following on Geoff answers a question sent in by email asking simply when is 'Fear' good plus the usual nonsensical remarks add up to some serious 'Infotainment.' http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt041106.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt041106.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2006 31:08 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson SAS Training Story There are two topics for this weeks podcast - the upcoming Ultimate Self Defence Seminar - is it really, really suitable for anyone. What if you've never done anything like that before. Should you go, is it for you? Second - "There is no Land Rover" - a training story from the SAS, this weeks 'Must Read' article. Watch out for the celebrity name dropping. Ray Winstone, Jimmy Carr, Robert De Nero and others get a mention as does the internet film The Secret - www.thesecret.tv - which is 90 minutes you can watch online. Recommended. There are two topics for this weeks podcast - the upcoming Ultimate Self Defence Seminar - is it really, really suitable for anyone. What if you've never done anything like that before. Should you go, is it for you? Second - "There is no Land Rover" - a training story from the SAS, this weeks 'Must Read' article. Watch out for the celebrity name dropping. Ray Winstone, Jimmy Carr, Robert De Nero and others get a mention as does the internet film The Secret - www.thesecret.tv - which is 90 minutes you can watch online. Recommended. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt231006.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt231006.mp3 Fri, 23 Oct 2006 28:20 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Not all roses Geoff Thompson reveals that his first full length feature film 'Clubbed' is going into production and to celebrate the fact he's off to a party at BAFTA - I ask him about the party food. This weeks article is called "Waterfall" in which he tells that being a writer in not all roses and finally the Ultimate Self Defence seminar is now open for booking but who is it suitable for. Geoff Thompson reveals that his first full length feature film 'Clubbed' is going into production and to celebrate the fact he's off to a party at BAFTA - I ask him about the party food. This weeks article is called "Waterfall" in which he tellls that being a writer in not all roses and finally the Ultimate Self Defence seminar is now open for booking but who is it suitable for. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt121006.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt121006.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2006 21:18 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson How to live the life you want and turn a dream into a viable reality "What do you really want to do?" - As featured in Geoff Thompson news letter - A simple 4 step guide for figuring out how to live the life you want and turn your dream into a viable reality. Richard Barnes asks Geoff Thompson to explain how this works and as is the way of these podcasts, tries to keep him on track - "Serious info-tainment!" "What do you really want to do?" - As featured in Geoff Thompson news letter - A simple 4 step guide for figuring out how to live the life you want and turn your dream into a viable reality. Richard Barnes asks Geoff Thompson to explain how this works and as is the way of these podcasts, tries to keep him on track - "Serious info-tainment!" http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt060906Finished.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt060906Finished.mp3 Fri, 8 Sep 2006 22:57 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson It's Just Carp Fishing! "Carp fishing" - is this weeks must read article sent out to subscribers of Geoff's newsletter. Richard Barnes tries his best to stop Geoff Thompson telling fish gags and asks about the 'famous red ring' on Geoff's bum. It's all a question of timing. "Carp fishing" - is this weeks must read article sent out to subscribers of Geoff's newsletter. Richard Barnes tries his best to stop Geoff Thompson telling fish gags and asks about the 'famous red ring' on Geoff's bum. It's all a question of timing. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/GT17August2006finished.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/GT17August2006finished.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 16:38 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Intention leads to manifestation This weeks newsletter is called 'Intention' - is it true you can think yourself into what you want? This weeks newsletter is called 'Intention' - is it true you can think yourself into what you want? http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt10August06part1.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt10August06part1.mp3 Tue, 10 Aug 2006 10:18 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Questions for Geoff

1. Open hand vs Punching?
2. The greatest teachers?
3. What motivation / visualisation to use?
4. How much should I train?
5. Is self defence now redundant?

1. Open hand vs Punching?
2. The greatest teachers?
3. What motivation / visualisation to use?
4. How much should I train?
5. Is self defence now redundant?

http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt10August06part2.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt10August06part2.mp3 Tue, 10 Aug 2006 13:05 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Why suffering can be a positive in your life "Carp fishing" - is this weeks must read article sent out to subscribers of Geoff's newsletter. Richard Barnes tries his best to stop Geoff Thompson telling fish gags and asks about the 'famous red ring' on Geoff's bum. It's all a question of timing. "Carp fishing" - is this weeks must read article sent out to subscribers of Geoff's newsletter. Richard Barnes tries his best to stop Geoff Thompson telling fish gags and asks about the 'famous red ring' on Geoff's bum. It's all a question of timing. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt1August06part1.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt1August06part1.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 10:46 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Members from the message board get their questions answered. members from the message board get their questions answered. Members from the message board get their questions answered. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt1August06part2.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt1August06part2.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 18:01 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson What is good self defence? References:

1. 'Streetwise' by Peter Consterdine
2. 'Dead or Alive' by Geoff Thompson
3. 'The Pavement Arena' - DVD's and Book by Geoff Thompson

References:

1. 'Streetwise' by Peter Consterdine
2. 'Dead or Alive' by Geoff Thompson
3. 'The Pavement Arena' - DVD's and Book by Geoff Thompson

http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt220706part1.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt220706part1.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 10:12 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson You are what you ingest Cerebral food - You are what you ingest. Cerebral food - You are what you ingest. http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt220706part2.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gt220706part2.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 0:22 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Guest Instructor

1. Todays course, any good?
2. What is traditional?

Iain Abernethy's website: www.iainabernethy.com

1. Todays course, any good?
2. What is traditional?

Iain Abernethy's website: www.iainabernethy.com http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/iainAbernethyAtGT.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/iainAbernethyAtGT.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 1:12 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear Geoff Thompson Including 'fear, friend or foe?'

1. Up coming course on Sunday 9th July
2. Fear: friend or foe
3. Clubbed
4. What are you up to?

1. Up coming course on Sunday 9th July
2. Fear: friend or foe
3. Clubbed
4. What are you up to?

http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gtInt5July06.mp3 http://www.geoffthompson.com/media/gtInt5July06.mp3 Thu, 19 Aug 2006 12:42 self-help, self-defence, self-defense, self defence, self defense, self help, motivation, geoff thompson, fighting, martial art, martial arts, personal growth, fear, know fear