With Ian McCranor – 6th Dan & Former England and Great Britain International Competitor

Based on his powerful book Fighting With Myself, Ian McCranor delivers a unique live training experience that blends personal insight, competition expertise, and real-world self-protection.

Ian’s book takes a deep dive into confronting fear and self-doubt. It reveals the hidden truth that being a karate black belt and a champion competitor doesn’t automatically make someone a “hard man” who can handle any street situation. In fact, the black belt is often viewed by the public as a guarantee of invincibility—an accolade that’s very difficult to live up to.

Through his journey, Ian became an exceptionally technical and proficient fighter, but one thing he admits he wasn’t naturally good at was violence. Fifteen years working as a nightclub doorman gave him the raw, uncompromising education that revealed what really works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to dealing with confrontation.

This live course delivers two key benefits:

• For Athletes – Ian shares competition strategies, tricks, and traps that can give fighters the edge in winning tournaments.

• For the Public – The course uncovers how real-world, gratuitous violence plays out, and provides valuable lessons in awareness, avoidance, and effective response.

It’s not just for fighters. Parents will also find this an invaluable opportunity to engage in open conversation about bullying, and how to prevent it before it takes hold.

Fighting With Myself Live is more than a seminar—it’s an honest, eye-opening look at martial arts, competition, and the reality of violence, taught by someone who has lived it on every level.