COACHES and fighters from The Combat Academy in Barugh Green are delighted at their success on the ‘Kings of Combat’ show.
The event was held at the Metrodome with 1,500 attendees.
“This is our major home show,” said coach Tommy Crossland.
“It was the fourth Kings which we arrange every two years. There were about 80 fighters in kickboxing bouts with some from overseas such as Ireland and France.
“Our fighters all love the opportunity to showcase their skills together in front of an enthusiastic and supportive home audience and especially when they win title belts from official bodies such as ISKA.”
Guyvin Dawkins, 17, won the 70kg British title. He said: “It belongs to us in Barnsley and it’s earned the reputation of being just about the best kickboxing show in Britain.”
Gasan Gindra and Blaine Wilson are professional kickboxers and full-time TCA coaches.
Gasan, 24, defeated Portuguese fighter Vasco Pinto to take the ISKA world title at 65kg and Blaine, 23, defeated his Romanian opponent to win ISKA’s 61kg European title.
Lily Thompson, 15, collected her second world title belt – adding the ISKA 57kg belt to the WKU amateur title won in March.
Riley Clugston, 13, took the ISKA 35kg English title while Taylor Bowen, who turned 16 this week, took the ISKA 55kg world title. Mason Decaro, 17, won the ISKA 64kg British title.
Joe Penty and Koby Connell, 11, also took medals while Jack Alderson, 17, Ian Anderson, 15, Jake Allott, 14 and Matthew Robinson, 14, were winners.
The club are hoping to be part of Team England at the ISKA European Championships in Madrid in November. Potential sponsors can call 755794 or contact via Instagram @The Combat Academy or e-mail info@thecombatacademy.org.uk.
