A K A Kickboxing : Amateur Championships
Saturday 24th March 2007,
Altrincham Leiure Centre
Cheshire.
WA15 8EW.
2nd event of the 2007 season for the Amateur Kickboxing Association of ENGLAND.
Promoted by Pele Nathan – Beastmasters Gym, Altrincham.
Event Open to All Styles of Kickboxing:
Japanese Kickboxing ( K-1 )
Thai-Kickboxing ( Muaythai )
Burmese Kickboxing ( Bando )
Chinese Kickboxing ( San-Shao )
French Kickboxing ( Savate )
American Kickboxing ( Full-Contact )
Free-Style Kickboxing ( Taekwondo / Karate )
Semi-Contact Kickboxing( Light-Continuous )
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A.K.A. Kickboxing combines two formats. Olympic style safety rules, and the ‘K-1’ style striking techniques.
Olympic Style safety Criteria:
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Amateur padding worn,
Headgear,
Bodyshield,
16oz Gloves.
Arm-Guards (Extended Forearm/Elbow pads).
Shinpads,
Olympic Style Scoring, Electronic scoreboard ( ‘Open’ Scoring) .
Kicks score two points per strike.
Punches score 1 point per strike.
An eight count, inflicted upon an opponent, scores 5 addition points, before the match continues.
T.K.O. – Outclass.
Should a Player lead by 20 points or more, at the end of a round, or following an 8 count, then the contest will be stopped, and a T.K.O. awarded due to the ‘Outclass’ rule.
Points are awarded by a panel of 5 judges.
Techniques allowed are based upon Japanese ‘ K-1 ’ Kickboxing:
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Kicks : ( using the foot, heel, shin and knee ). Holding Knee-Kicks are also allowed, although the clinch-hold is limited to a maximum of 5 seconds.
Punches : ( using the knuckle part of the gloves, or the back of the fist. ) Straight punches, Hooks, uppercuts are allowed, as are flying punches and spinning-back-fists.
Draw Decisions : In the event of a Draw, an additional round will be played.
A.K.A. Kickboxing has two divisions to develop athletes accordingly:
Novice Division: ( Controlled-Contact ) matches suitable for Interclub level students. A great format for competitive sparring, with winner / loser decisions.
Senior Division: ( Full-Contact ) matches suitable for those wishing to compete with full-contact strikes ( like the professionals ) but under Amateur safety rules.
Entry Fees for athletes. £ 30.00. Every athlete gets a fully edited DVD of their bout and the Main bouts.
Register online before Sunday 18th March ( Midnight ) and receive a £5.00 discount.
A.K.A. Licence holders receive 20% discount.
Weight check and medical = 12.00 pm.
Novice bouts scheduled to start 2.00 pm.
Note spectators with tickets are welcome to attend the Novice contests and will be allowed entry anytime after 1.30pm.
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Main Bouts 7.00pm – 10.00pm – Including A.K.A. Kickboxing : Championship contests.
Several Title defences scheduled!
ENGLAND vs NORWAY.
Spectator Tickets – in advance £ 15.00, on the Day £ 18.00.
A.K.A. Licence holders = 20% discount.
Licenced Bar, and food available.
Complete details on the website www.aka-kickboxing.com.
Event to be featured in 'FIGHTERS' - martial arts magazine!
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I already have members asking to compete on this!
The website had been down due to being updated with the show report etc..
It is now open, should you have any entries that wish to register early,
Thanks.
http://www.aka-kickboxing.com
Currently 10 members listed with me for this Event with a further 5 expressing interest.
Looks like another stormer for Pele's AKA event.
Thats great buddy.
Hows 120kg Enion doing, he mentioned he was beck in the gym now.
He is not yet fully back in training due to his work commitments in essex but is still doing his best to get back in.
HE WANTS THAT WORLD BELT!!!
Whats wrong with the one he's got?
The new A.K.A. British Title Belt.
The new A.K.A. European Title Belt.
The new A.K.A. World Title Belt.
Maybe these will give him a little encouragement!
he aint getting gerads belt guys(he he)
oh we will see Mr P!!
Paul "the rock, vin diesel" Ennion is a determined gentleman!!
To paraphrase Matt Castle "Oh god hes not back training is he!"
This year will see the "the rock" in top form.
I dont doubt he will add all 4 british, euro, commonwealth and world belts to his record!!
Troopa's bout with 'Butcha' has started something now.
Although not quite in the same league as K-1's 'the flying gentleman'(Bonjesky) or the 'Dutch Lumberjack' (Peter Aerts), its an interesting start.
'The Rock' ( Enion ), tv contracts an all...
My wife stole my shorts and got Troopa stitched into the back.
Look's like I'm stuck with it for ever.
Next everyone will start having their own songs when they enter the ring.
I can just see it now....
Crowds chanting to 'Super Troopa'.....
Paul's allready suggested Abba as a theme song,
but I told him I'd sulk if he did ( LOL ).
Troopa
Can you show up on the day and pay the £30 and also what are the rounds 3x1.5 or 5x1.5?
Hi Raf,
In accordance with the new system that we are using, we require entries to be in advance ( Sunday 18th March for the Altrincham A.K.A. event ) , to guarentee a matchup.
Also, the price is discounted, and only £25.00 when you register in advance using the PAY-PAL system :-
( see http:www.aka-kickboxing.com ).
Once registered, athletes are put into a matchup poole, by weight category.
Instructors are then informed of the matchups and mandatory title defences / challenges should they have a champion competing.
If on the day of the event someone withdraws, then the opponent receives a full refund of their entry fee, ' P L U S ' the entry fee of the person that withdrew!
This format stops last minute withdrawals, and helps compensate those who would be otherwise quite dissapointed. It is a good system, that was introduced as the are now so many people competing on the A.K.A. Kickboxing circuit are from all over the country.
The Senior class, compete over 4x2 mins. K-1 style kickboxing rules, so in the event of a draw an extra round is contested.
Speak with Steve if you are interested in competing. K-Star are always more than welcome!
You can also pay by cheque if you wish. When posting, a chque and entry form needs to arrive by Friday 16th, as we receive no delieveries on a Saturday.
Accomodation details for those travelling long distances ( or overseas ).
The event is held over one day, on Saturday 24th March 2007 at:
Altrincham Leisure Centre,
Oakfield Road,
Altrincham,
(Near Manchester),
Cheshire
WA15 8EW
0044-161-928-2217
Website Address : http://www.traffordleisure.co.uk/Altrincham.htm
Reccomended accomodation for athletes is at the following address.
Premier Travel Inn,
Manchester Road,
Altrincham,
Cheshire,
WA14 4PH,
Tel : 0870-990-6580
Website Address : http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/hotelInformation.do?hotelId=24253
For those athletes competing from outside the U.K., recommended airports are :
Manchester Airport - ( 15 mins by car )
Liverpool Airport - ( 40 mins by car )
David,we will see,gerat is one mad dutchman! ex hells angel and loves a scrap! he he,trooper,sharon din not steal your shorts! you put trooper on them yourself1 come on own up now! he he.
No Problem,
Hope to see you at the Altrincham event!
Dont underestimate big Gerard guys - I guarantee Paul will get him in tip-top shape for the next time he competes, and will have worked on improving his whole game and he wont give up that title easy !!!
Darren - think yourself lucky Paul didnt make up your nickname...Ive heard some corkers over the years at the Darlington shows !!!
A few times I looked at the programme to see when I was on and realised my name was changed to "Bruce"....or worse...."Wincey" !!! LMAO
Craig,im on my back laughing at your post,he he he,hey your right about gerad though!.
I could post many more Paul....but some of them wouldnt agree with those "politically correct" people out there !!! LOL
Craig we had a few names for ya in Thailand.....as you say not to be aired publicaly...........
Hmmm, Craig dressed in a frock forcasting the weather...!!!!!!
Scary thought...!
Your opponent wouldn't half be scared though.. LOL.
he he theres a knew one for craig darren,katoey craig! oops sorry craig,better than treacle .... though! he he he.
I would expect the mindless comments from Pearson and Longhorn...but not you Rdouble !!! LMAO
Your just upset I duffed up one of ya team-mates to get there !!!
he he darren longhorn! gud one craig!
New nickname...."TEXAS" !!!LOL
What happens when 'Butcha' steps on the scales, and says OOPS! - 81kgs!
He gets the FAT SUIT.....
and extra rounds.. for all those extra pounds!
Thats more like it, 76.9kgs!!!
Now stay off those pies!
butcha,you keep eating those pies,relax a bit,dont train to hard,you have had some hard bouts lately,time to chill a bit,he he trooper langthorne told me to say those things graham honest!.
Good luck to everyone who is competing on this event!!
Oh by the way Mr Holden nice belts!!
Thanks Tricia,
Although the credit is mistakingly given to me, what the A.K.A. has achieved is only due to the increasing support of those involved.
Together we are raising the profile of the Amateur game, which in turn should benefit everyone!
Hey guys, checkout what arrived today!
Excellent - dvds are ready!
any news on which foreign players there are this time?
The website has just started registering entries.
We have International entries from France, Holland and Turkey confirmed, with three other countries as possiblilties at this time.
Looks like its going to be a good event!
DVD's have arrived today, very quick this time and great quality - some good bouts on too !!
Thanks for the dvds neil,great quality and as craig says some good bouts,quality is improving every show.
Yeah, I was pretty suprised with the turn-around this time.
Got some great feed back from some of the new gyms that are looking to get on board.
When they received the DVD's they were really impressed!
I will second that. Quicker turnaround and a good quality.
Less than two weeks to go now to the show, and things are looking pretty good.
There will be a few new faces at this show, as there has been a lot of interest from several new schools wishing to join the A.K.A. circuit.
Its gonna be just like the K-1, as there are several from Kyokushinkai competing this time!
Neil,
I am now 16, so can you let me know when the next event at Darlington is and whether you will be able to match me. I am 44/45kg can try to make 47kg tops. lol.
Respect Leif
The Darlington event is being promoted by Craig Willis and Paul Pearson on the 19th May 2007. Venue : Cockerton Band and Social Club.
Entries for that event will start on Monday 26th March 2007 through the website.
You will be more than welcome at the show.
Don't worry about your weight, as we will look to match you accordingly.
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If you can attend the Altrincham show on the 24th March before hand as a spectator, it could help as you would be able to see the A.K.A. format in action.
Being a sports award winner, I am sure I can twist Pele's arm to give you two complimentary tickets.
Hey Neil, how did the half marathon run go? forgot to ask you.
Well with only a weeks notice and no sports-specific training as such, I was pretty pleased ( pad slammin and sparring ain't exactly distance training ).
Under two hours was my initial aim, and I came in at a respectable 1 hour 48 mins. Cooper came in 2 hours 25 mins.
It was a great day though and the weather was just perfect. There were four of us in total, and between us we raised over £10'000.00 for cancer research!
Just collecting the last of the pennies now...
excellent! how is mr cooper, is he coming to the Altrincham show
Well done on raising the money for charity neil(and the team),thats a excellent ammount of cash.
Hi Neil just back from Thailand. Just a quick one to say that both me and the Higher Level crew will be supporting Pele's A.K.A show as per usual.
Looking forward to the circuit this year after a great start by Dave and his team in Leigh.
Will be submiting my entries by sunday at the latest bud
Oh by the way Neil great write up on Graham in fighters magazine.
Oh by the way Neil great write up on Graham in fighters magazine.
Thats great Lee.
I wasn't sure how your team would be following the Thailand trip, but if they are raring to go, then great.
See you soon!
thanks for the comments Lee - good to hear your team will be attending.
The circuit is getting stronger and busier all the time!
no probs bud!
I agree Dave, keepin my students active is a must for me and with more and more clubs taking an interest in the A.K.A. the standards and competition can only get stronger an better.
Good news regarding keeping active.....
The A.K.A. circuit is currently examining the options of expanding the circuit to 10 events per season!
Running on a monthly basis from February to November. This could possibly happen for season 4, in 2008.
Being able to compete upto ten times per year would really bring our amateurs in the U.K. to another level!
Current Entries as at Monday 19th...
ENTRIES FOR MENS CATEGORIES
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Matt Castle - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Mark Fillingham - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Kevin Sheridan - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Stuart Winstanley - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Arthur Kus - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Gavin Rogerson - Heavyweight ( 91.1kg - Open Weight )
Andy Ward - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Phil Barber - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Alan Pendlebury - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Ross Ridpath - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Mark Woods - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Alan Jackson - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Carlos Dait - Cruiserweight ( 84.1 kg - 91.0 kgs )
Paul Quayle - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Matt Bowen - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Kemal Mustafa - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Paul Roberts - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Brad Johnson - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Keith Robinson - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
James Matthewson - Light-Heavyweight ( 77.1 - 84.0 Kgs )
Robert Lightburn - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Graham Sayer - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Güven Zencir - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Paul Rapier - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Martin Fearnley - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Jo Monoghan - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Sean Wilson - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Ben Evans - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Sam Chan - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Darren Chan - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Paul Woods - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Dom Morris - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Ashley Glennon - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Anthony Burgin - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Richard Callaghan - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Nester Roberts - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Daniel O'Hara - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Adem Akin - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - 77.0 Kgs )
Raf Hussein - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Mark Hoffman - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Leevan Claude - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Steve Pender - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Nathan Wright - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Kyle Walker - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
David Silva - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Nathan Smart - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Lee Green - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
John Rockliffe - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Eamon O'Hara - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Ozkan Kiziloz - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Michael Bacon - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Jung-Young Heo - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
John Stephenson - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Laurence Reilly - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Suleyman Yesil - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Ryan O'Donnell - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
James Berry - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
David Lines - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Robert Newton - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Aaeron Kingsley - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Mehmet Kirli - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Mehmet Ozdemir - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Hakan Yildiz - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Dale Turton - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56 kgs )
Halis Tosun - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Josh Mangall - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56 kgs )
ENTRIES FOR LADIES CATEGORIES
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Catherine Stroud - Middleweight ( 70.1kgs - Open Weight )
Janet Hartley - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Katia Berty - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Laura Edwards - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Emma Jones - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Ana Goncalves - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Kerry Watts - Welterweight ( 63.1 kgs - 70.0 kgs )
Holy Robinson - Lightweight ( 56.1 kgs - 63.0 kgs )
Mandy Stainthorpe - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Ayþegül Pehlivan - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Beth Cordingly - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Michaela Woodcock - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Paige Farrington - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Rebecca Lambert - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Karry Warburton - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
Tracey Richards - Featherweight ( 47.1 kgs - 56.0 kgs )
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Paypal system works a treat neil - looks like a good line up!
Some people have had a few problems with the new format and instead paid by cheque, which is not really a problem.
Technology eh!
Hey Neil,
How are the match-ups going?
Got a good team coming up on Sat of 10 players.
Looking forward to it
Al
Nightmare buddy!!!
Getting there though...
Lol! - the joy of promoting!
You will get there with the matches neil,you always do.
43 bouts scheduled with athletes from.....
England / Poland / France / Korea / Pakistan / Turkey
Several bouts are Muaythai vs Kyokushinkai
Seven A.K.A. Championship bouts, Six of which are Title defences!
Looks set to be a great event!
Tickets available on the door - £18.00.
Great start to what i seen had to go half way through. Great job once again Neil and Pele and all involved.
Thanks Tricia
Fanatasic show on saturday. Really enjoyed it. Well done to Neil and Pele, very professionaly ran show.
All my fighters really enjoyed it!
Looking forward to the next one.
Well done neil and pele on another succesfull show,also well done to all athletes coaches and trainers involved,especially a big heads up to steve logan and the k star team,had at least 15 athletes on and a high win ratio congratulations guys,i suppose i better say well done and thanks to my team to,2 wins from 2 with robert newton defending his european aka title against aeron kingsley,nice one guys.
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Thanks Paul, it was great to see you again.
Look forward to the next one up you way
Cheers guys, thanks for supporting the event.
Both Pele and I were really pleased with everything, how smoothly it ran, and how well it was supported.
It was great to finally meet Phil Barton in person ( great bloke ).
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stevo, how come Paul gets 12 lots of thanks and Pele and I just get one shout?
All he ever does is show up with that cheeky grim on his face, put on a few guys, expand his title belt collection - even further, and then walks around shaking peoples hands all night!!!
Excellent day with some cracking bouts to boot.
Roll on darlington!!
Congratulations to Neil & Pele on what appeared to be a much enjoyed day had by all.
Sorry I cudnt get there earlier than I did to help out with scoring etc but I was still on catch up from Thailand.
Looking forward to Darlington
Hi steve,nice to see you again to,looking forward to catching up with you in may for the darlington show,im sure you and your team will enjoy yourself.Neil I didnt realise my grin was cheeky!! he he. I would like to say a well done to Lee Green,after all the travelling from thailand recently and boxing over there he still managed to defend his world title against a very good(given a chance!) turkish opponent,well done Lee,as ive said in the past..like father like son. see you all in may at the darlington show guys n gals,lets keep the AKA going from strength to strength.
Good call Mr Pearson. Who really need to be congratulated are all of the athletes, especially the Champions.
On the day there was a total of six title bouts, and FIVE were title defences!
Additionally, this was Lee's second World Title defence, and Graham Sayers third!
Robbie Newton, was again very impressive with the defence of his European strap!
Lots of people have spoken to me about the Ladies British Featherweight Title defence, between defending Champion - Paige Farrington ( Warrington Kickboxing ) and Challenger -Beth Cordingly ( Altrincham ).
This was a great contest, with both showing superb ringcraft thoughout. A cracking bout from start to finish, that I hope to have online for everyone over the next few weeks.
Farrington ( Warrington Kickboxing )
vs
Cordingly ( Altrincham )
Farrington ( Warrington Kickboxing )
vs
Cordingly ( Altrincham )
Farrington ( Warrington Kickboxing )
vs
Cordingly ( Altrincham )
Robbie Newton ( Bishop Auckland )
with
Aaeron Kingsley ( Manchester )
Graham Sayer ( Warrington Kickboxing ),
3 x World Champion,
with trainer Mark Matthews.
Lee Green ( Manchester - England ),
2 x World Champion,
with challenger Adem Akin ( Turkey ).
I am sure I have a picture of Mr Pearsons cheeky smile somewhere....
Gonna check my archives!
Top show, well done to Neil & Pele.
Once again, real friendly atmosphere & some top bouts.
My guy's really enjoyed it and already talking about the next one.
Al
Paige has really come on, she isnt so much a young girl now as young woman.
Cracking contets that one.
Whats next for her then, rematch or possible euro??
Paige has really come on, she isnt so much a young girl now as young woman.
Cracking contets that one.
Whats next for her then, rematch or possible euro??
Paige is one of the best boxers ive seen for a long time,well done to her mark and the team.cum on neil find that picture!.
Loadsa credit too, for Beth Cordingly.
I have seen her really improve over the last year or so. Consistently putting in better and better performances.
Within our game, if you get two well matched players, they compliment each other.
That is what you saw here, some great exchanges, various tactics and techniques cleanly employed.
It was the sort of contest where both would feel that they learned a lot from the bout. I would imagine that the match will have taken them both to another level, in both confidence and experience.
I know I would love to see the pair match again. Currently things are pretty exciting within the ladies featherweight division for A.K.A. Kickboxing.
It is teaming with talent, and great potential matches and re-matches!
Cheers Paul much appreciated comments!
Yeah I was looking forward to getting a few rounds under my belt after thailand. I was saying to Neil I couldn of taken my time any more than I did.
Not to worry I've got plenty of fights lined up on my calender this year.
Look forward to seeing you in Darlington bud.
Just got myself logged on!
Great show/event Neil & Pele, we all had good time and all the SSJers enjoyed there debut matches.
Looking forward to the next one.
Good to meet up with Steve L, Mr Al, Lee G, Paul P and suprise meet with Phil Barton - plus everyone else.
PS: let me know about getting hold of the AKA group photo, definatelty one for the album.
Cheers,
LjH
www.ssjstudio.co.uk
Keep on posting Lee H,Its great to see strong coaches like yourself and steve logan supporting the AKA events,hope to see you in darlington Lee.
Cheers Paul much appreciated comments!
Yeah I was looking forward to getting a few rounds under my belt after thailand. I was saying to Neil I couldn of taken my time any more than I did.
Not to worry I've got plenty of fights lined up on my calender this year.
Look forward to seeing you in Darlington bud.
Yeah good to see you too Lee, not seen your face on the circuit for a while.
Looks like a bit of a Sandy Holt hair cut, coming on the scene there buddy!
Ok Neil now get rid of it! get rid of the picture pleeese!! i will give you back the title belts if you please get rid of the picture!!
Also good to see Mr Logan at the show hope you are well buddy.
Hopefully see ypu in Dartlington.
Check this out, in this weeks Warrington Guardian....
... and inside...
Great articles Neil well done.
well done to all at AKA!
looks like the organisation is going from strength to strength, how many other bodies can boast such a record of continued growth, title defences and a structured rule system which all shows are scored by!
its easy to critisise the amatuer status but british thaiboxing could learn alot here.
i wonder how much of the profit goes into individuals back pocketts?
their always seems to be a lot going to charity.
keep up the excellent work.
Excellent promotion, this is what our sport needs.
Well done.
Congratulations Neil...nice to see the amateur game get some well-deserved recognition at last, with some of the bigger names in UK thai/kick boxing getting onboard.
Look forward to seeing some of these guys at the Darlington event in May. Ive been on the circuit 18 months now and have to say the Darlington one has had the best atmosphere so far...Im sure this next ones going to be a sell-out too!!!
Also a nice buzz going round already about potential matches and title fights between gyms...
Thats an early bird posting there Craig.
Are you doing some early moring Rocky impressions!
Just up doing my paper-round !!! LOL
I disagree craig!!
The leigh show was the best!! lol.
see you at the darly show buddy.
The Leigh show was a good un David...but we have louder crowds up norf !!!
(Cheaper Beer !) LOL
Hi just to let you all know there is more pictures from Saturdays AKA Show on peles website www.peles-gym.com then click onto shows. There is a good one of the group photo.
Tricia
Thanks Tricia,
The action photos look tip-top, and the group photo before the initial start, was a great idea.
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