MARTIAL ARTS equipmentSHOGUN K-1 CHALLENGE PREPARES FOR WAR

By Phil Doherty

ACTION Promotion's latest show Shogun K-1 is gearing up for total war.

The event is being held at LQ nightclub, Newcastle, on August 17th.

It will feature top fighters including Craig Jose, Jon "The 1" Mills and former UFC and TUF fighter Valentino Petrescu.

Organiser David Weild said: "If you are a K-1 rules fan then do not miss this show. It will see the launch of our new partnership with top European K-1 and Thai promotion Kombat League and will feature some of the best talent out there today.

"We've got Craig Jose who is facing Constanin Pasiciuk of Romania, Jon "The 1" Mills who will be fighting Valentino Petrescu, the former UFC and TUF fighter.

"And then there is Mick Terrill who will be facing Romy da Silva, of Brixton, in an exciting rematch and a super heavyweight clash between James Cannon and Alex Bratton.

"On top of those we have also confirmation of some exciting pro and amateur K-1 bouts.

"We still are looking for fighters so anyone wanting to be on this card should get in touch as soon as possible."

The show has adopted the Amateur Code used by the official K-1 amateur organisation the WAK-1F.

Davids added: "Why not try an amateur K-1 rules bout on the Newcastle show and experience the fastest growing stand-up sport in the world.

"The event will be transmitted worldwide live by satellite and is available over both the internet and TV."

The event is being streamed as a pay-per-view event by FightNightLiveTV - partners with Martial News - and it will be available to view by pay-per-view through the newspaper.

To join the fight card phone David Weild on 07967 398708 or message him on Facebook...

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To have your show filmed phone FightNightLiveTV's Dell Mann on: 07952 036732

Or email:

dellmanndell@aol.com

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LYNX ACADEMY GRADING SUCCESS

By Rachel Blinston

LYNX Black Belt Leadership Academy has held a successful grading.

Around 65 students took part in the grading held at the club's centre in Retford, Nottingham.

The event was held in the presence of families, friends and guests of the students.

The participants demonstrated the following: martial arts disciplines, such as individual patterns, one step sparring, controlled sparring, self-defense techniques and board breaking, as well as demonstrating leadership skills and advanced scholarship training.

Graduation ran for approximately four hours and when students had successfully passed the event, they were presented their next belt level and certification.

Chief Instructor Master Andrew Blinston was assisted by team his Scholarship Instructors.

Master Blinston said: "Another great performance from the students, technically the standard is very high and I am extremely impressed with you all. 

"Well done and thanks for everyone’s support, with standards is high, students are well on track for the next graduation."

The club will be running a black belt graduation to take place in April 2013.

This will be the first Black Belt graduation ever hosted at the Retford Academy; the following students have been training continuously under the guidance and supervision for for two and a half years.

Master Blinston added: "Good luck to the following students; Cameron McKee, Rhys Garton, Simon Goy, Tom Norton and Kayleigh Norton

"Well done to all students at passing your graduation.

"Once again thank you for supporting our students."

For further information on the Academy phone Andrew on: 01777 700252

Or visit: www.lynxmartiaLarts.com

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VIPER MMA RUNS A SERIES OF NEW BEGINNERS CLASSES

By Phil Doherty

VIPER MMA club is running a series of beginner classes ranging from fitness to combat sport lessons.

The club is running the starters lessons in self-defence and martial arts at its home in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

Lessons include womens fitness and self-defence classes, men's MMA and fitness sessions, and self-defence and martial arts for young people aged 14-years and over.

Mark Connell, of Viper MMA, said: "The club also trains amateur and semi-professional Martial Arts competitors.

"Participants can work their way through their gradings and progress to become lead coaches in the club.

"As a small scale local club, we are trying to encourage participation from young people and adults alike, by holding sessions at convenient times and at low prices to enable all members of the community to take part in safe and healthy lifestyle choices.

"In our current economic climate few people have high amounts of disposable income however, a healthy active lifestyle is still essential to promote good living standards, as well as promoting safe and acceptable understanding of self-defence, self awareness and personal safety, particularly amongst younger people and women."

The club trains at Acorn House, Durham Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

For further information phone Mark on: 07964 697411

Or email:

markcnl@sky.com

NEW ESKRIMA CLASS TO START

A NEW Eskrima class will be starting at Chester Le Street.

The class will be running at the town's Community Centre, Newcastle Road, on Saturday 4th May, from 10 am to noon.

Instructor Bill Lowery has trained in the Phillipines with the top Doce Pares instructors, as well as many top Eskrima/Kali/Arnis instructors in Europe and from America.

He said: "We'll be covering every elements of the Filipino Martial Arts; single and double weapons - sticks and knives - empty hand including boxing, kickboxing, grappling, trapping; armoured sparring and FMA based self defence."

For further information phone Bill on: 07834 465817.

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SECOND NEW BREED MUAY THAI EVENT

 

THE second New Breed Muay Thai show is taking place.

The event is beng held on Saturday, November 17th, at Mode, Wesley Square, Pudsey, West Yorkshire.

Organiser Lee Maggs said: "This will be a B-class and C-class event with also novice and three junior bouts pending on matching.

"There will also be K-1 fights and three MMA fights at semi-pro.

"This show is a platform for the New Breed of Thai K-1 and MMA with the show been mainly a Thai boxing event.

For further information phone contact Lee on 07855 473656

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YORK KARATE TRIO HEAD JKA EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

THREE members of the Kenshinkan Karate Club are heading Paris to compete in an international contest.

Alistair Bevan, 14, Aaron Blair, 16, and Jerome Barlow, 15, are part of the England squad at the Japanese Karate Association's European Junior Championships.

Instructor Ian Tate said: "It is great for the club to get three people selected. It really raises the profile of the club."

For further information phone: 07946 472805