Peterborough BCKA

Excellent results from a new event held on Saturday, June 4 at Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby

BCKA Chief instructor Alex Barrowman hosted the BCKA National kung fu and kick boxing Championships, also featuring the European invitational Challenge cup event with over 300 entries into the points fighting, Continuous fighting, kung fu forms and weapons sections made this a superb martial arts tournament.

Fighters and competitors from Ireland, Scotland, Germany and around England met at Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby to witness martial arts at the very top level, some of the best fighters of the UK were on display and didn't disappoint, the Irish and German teams were also highly skilled fighters, making this tournament a total success, enjoyed by the fighters, competitors, coaches and spectators.

Over 20 fighters from Peterborough BCKA fought well to collect 18 x European Invitation titles, with many second and third place medals, however with such a high standard of competitor, a few of our members were unlucky to miss out.

This is great news for our new sponsor, as this was our first competition in the uniforms sponsored by MT Cars - Subaru of Whittlesey.

As always, I am very proud of all of our fighters, whether they win or lose, as I know they all gave 100%

Peterborough area BCKA clubs have been very busy over the last few weekends, as always our fighters performed superbly with many medals and trophies being collected at the three Championships.

I am very proud of our fighters who compete again this weekend (Saturday 26th September) in the BCKA Tri-Series. The Tri-Series is a new event where Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire clubs compete against each other in a league system to determine who is the best fighter of the three counties; first and second place in each category will compete in a ‘Fight Night’ for the Grand Champion belt and is going to be a great event.

If anybody would like to join our clubs and have the chance to compete at local, national and international level tournaments, contact Senior Executive Instructor - Andy Whitwell on 07969 792286 or check the website www.bcka-peterborough.co.uk

Below are the details of each competition entered over the last 3 weeks:

High Peak Championships (Revolution martial arts) - held on Sunday 6th September at Chapel Leisure Centre, Chapel on Le Frith, High Peaks Derbyshire.

There was a massive turnout of fighters, some of which we had met at the Irish open, the level of fighter was outstanding.

Jaden Harris

Girls 13-16 -55kg Points - Silver

Girls 13-16 -55kg Continuous - Bronze

Freya Molloy

Girls 13-16 +55kg Points - Champion

Girls 13-16 +55kg Continuous - Bronze

Leon Gold

Men's -75kg Points - Runner Up

Men's -75kg Continuous - Runner Up

Chelsea Munday

Ladies +65kg Points - Runner Up

Ladies +65kg Continuous - Bronze

Eddy Paddock

Boys 13-16 -45kg Points - Champion

Boys 13-16 -45kg Continuous - Champion

The Norfolk open – held at the Stalham sports centre, Stalham, Norfolk.

This event was slightly quieter than usual due to four more major championships throughout the UK, however the standard of fighter was still very good and our club fighters performed very well to dominate the event.

Sam Spencer

Boys 165+ U18 months training - Champion.

Boys 165+ O18 months training - Champion.

Adam Lock

Boys 165+ U18 months training - 2nd.

Boys 155- U18 months training - Champion.

Matthew Lazenby

Boys 165+ O18 months training - 2nd.

Abi Daulton

Girls 165+ U18 months training - Champion.

Ladies 65kg+ U18 months training - 2nd

Ladies 65kg - 2nd.

Kelsey Lock

Girls 165+ U18 months training - 2nd.

Claire Patient

Ladies 65kg+ U18 months training - Champion.

Colin Lock

Men 85kg- U18 months training - Champion.

Men 85kg+ U18 months training - Champion.

Men 85kg+ O18 months training - Champion.

Lee Forman

Men 85kg+ U18 months training – 2nd

Karl Strange

Men 85kg+ O18 months training - 2nd.

Men 75kg+ O18 months training - 3rd.

FSK Grand Championships was held on 13th September, at George H Carnall Sports Centre, Manchester.

The Annual event is the longest running tournament in the UK and this was the 28th consecutive year. A good turn out with the majority of Fighters to attend the WKC World Championships in Portugal next month.

Ashton Brannigan was unlucky to find himself in a very large section but fought very well and has gained some valuable experience ready for International events in 2016

Jaden Harris

Girls 13-15 -50kg Points - Champion

Girls 16-18 -55kg Points - Champion

Girls 16-18 -55kg Continuous - Champion

Freya Molloy

Girls 13-15 +50kg Points - Champion

Girls 13-15 +50kg Continuous -Silver

Leon Gold

Men's -75kg Points - Champion

Men's -75kg Continuous - Champion

Chelsea Munday

Ladies +60kg Points - Silver

Ladies +60kg Continuous - Bronze

Eddy Paddock

Boys 13-15 -50kg Points - Champion

Boys 13-15 -50kg Continuous - Champion

Boys 16-18 -60kg Points - Bronze

Ashton Brannigan

Boys Under 13 -35kg Points - Runner Up

Boys Under 13 -35kg Continuous - Runner Up

Great effort from our fighters over the last two weekends!

We entered the Norfolk Open on 15th March with our club fighters and one International competitor (Eddy Paddock) and the squad fighters attended the Wkkc English national championships on 22nd March -

The team did Peterborough BCKA proud and we are looking forward to the BCKA Nationals on May 16th

Other news: Congratulations to BCKA student & Wisbech instructor Simon Munday who qualities as a WKC national referee on Saturday in Manchester. Well done Simon

Results below:

Norfolk Open:

Tag team

Age 7-9 Nicholas Shackalis & Ashton Brannigan - 2nd

Points

Nicholas Shackalis -155cm (Under 18 months training) - 2nd

Kelsey Lock -165cm (Under 18 months training) - 2nd

Kelsey Lock -155cm (Under 18 months training) - 2nd

Jamie Kynaston -155cm (Under 18 months training) - 2nd

Eddy Paddock -155cm (18 months and over training) - Champion

Tasha Matthews Kids -165cm - 2nd

Sam Spencer +165cm (Under 18 months training) - Champion

Zac Culpin Traditional Kata (4th belt and over-over 17years) - Champion

Zac Culpin Men -75kg (18 months and over training) - Champion

Colin Lock Men 75Kg+ (no details 0f over or under 18 months training) - Champion

Colin Lock Men veterans (35 years +) - 3rd

Adam Lock -155cm (Under 18 months training) - Champion

Adam Lock -165cm (Under 18 months training) - Champion

Adam Lock -155cm ( 18 months and over training) - Champion

Claire Patient Ladies - 2nd

Continuous

Ashton Brannigan Kids -35kg All levels - 2nd

Kelsey Lock Kids -35kg All levels - 3rd

Adam Lock Kids -40kg All levels - 2nd

Tasha Matthews Kids -45kg All levels - 2nd

Sam Spencer Boys - 60kg All levels - 2nd

Wkkc English national championships

Eddy Paddock

Cadets, Continuous -45kg -Champion

Cadets, Points - 45kg - Champion

Jaden Harris

Cadets, Points -50kg - Champion

Cadets, Continuous -50kg - Silver

Juniors, Points -55kg - Silver

Juniors, Continuous -65kg - Champion

Freya Molloy

Cadets, Points -60kg - Champion

Cadets, Continuous -60kg - Champion

Chelsea Munday

Ladies, Continuous -70kg - Silver

Leon Gold

Men's, Points -70kg - Bronze

Men's, Points -75kg - Silver

Courtney Brown

Men's, Points -80kg - Bronze

Grant Brown

Men's, Points -70kg - Silver

Men's, Points -75kg - Bronze

Well done to our Squad fighters that attended the first event of the new season - WKC English Championships (light contact) in Manchester on 1/2/15

The following members fought well in each section to collect the following medals and qualify for the WKC World Championships in Portugal in November:

Jaden Harris Cadets 13-15 -50kg Silver

Jaden Harris Junior 16-17 -50kg Champion

Eddy Paddock Cadets 13-15 -50kg Silver

Freya Molloy Cadets 13-15 -60kg Champion

Leon Gold Men's -70kg Silver

Chelsea Munday ladies -65kg Champion

Peterborough BCKA are pleased to announce that two of our members collected titles at the Peterborough Evening Telegraph sports awards, the other finalists collected 'Highly Commended' awards in very competitive sections, well done to all!

Full results:

Eddy Paddock - Young sportsman of the year - Winner

Freya Molloy - Young sportswoman of the year - Winner

Jaden Harris - Young sportswoman of the year - Highly commended

Leon Gold - Sportsman of the year - Highly commended

Andy Whitwell - Coach of the year - Highly commended

Peterborough BCKA - Team of the year - Highly commended

Peterborough BCKA are please to announce that the Peterborough Evening Telegraph sports awards, to be held at the Cresset, Peterborough on 30 January will feature a selection of our team members. 

The following members were nominated in the voting for Sports person of the year in their categories.

Eddy Paddock - Young sportsman of the year

Freya Molloy - Young sportswoman of the year

Jaden Harris - Young sportswoman of the year

Leon Gold - Sportsman of the year

Grant Brown - Sportsman of the year

Andy Whitwell - Coach of the year

Also Peterborough BCKA has made it to the final of Peterborough Evening Telegraph sports awards - Team of the year

Eddy, Freya, Jaden, Leon and Andy collected enough telephone votes to make it to the final three, unfortunately Grant fell slightly short of the final three, but will attend the awards as part of our team along with Chelsea Munday, Courtney Brown and Simon Munday.

We hope to have a few of these finalists collect the title, it would be especially nice to win the team of the year as we are going against teams such as Peterborough United football club, Peterborough Town cricket club and Peterborough Lions rugby club.

Watch this space for an update after the presentation and good luck to all.

A brand-new club is opening on January 5, 2015, I'm fully expecting this to be a very good and successful club.

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Six Peterborough BCKA Fenland fighters gearing up for WKC Championships with medals on their minds

Between Peteborough BCKA competitors Chelsea Munday, Freya Molloy, Jaden Harris, Eddy Paddock, Leon Gold and Grant Brown have, in 2014, collected an impressive 52 titles, 25 of which have been at British or European level.

So it should come as no surprise that executive instructor Andy Whitwell thinks his fighters all have a great opportunity to win medals at the championships, which takes place in Albufeira from November 1-4.

He said: “I am confident that they will do very well, they are six of the best.

“These students are on top of their game and are by far the best fighters in their categories in this area.

“The loyalty and dedication shown by these members make them a pleasure to teach and work with.

“We are all part of a great team working closely with the England squad, pulling in the same direction and I believe this is the backbone of Peterborough BCKA and the reason why we are so successful.

“Without loyalty and respect the team would not enjoy the current results.

“I cannot praise these fighters enough, they are all single-minded in the pursuit for excellence and by training as often and as hard as they do, being as focused as they are, they are giving themselves a great opportunity to win a medal and possibly come home as a WKC World Champion.”

Courtney Brown of Whittlesey also qualified for the championships but recently had a baby daughter so can not make the trip.

The kickboxers are looking for sponsorship to help fund their championship dreams.

If anyone can offer assistance to members of this team, contact Andy Whitwell on 07969792286 or e-mail bcka.wizard@gmail.com

The Peterborough BCKA club have six of their fighters preparing to take on the world.

Representing England in the WKC World Karate and Kick-boxing Championships in Portugal next month will be Chelsea Munday, Leon Gold, Jaden Harris, Grant Brown, Freya Molloy and Eddie Paddock.

The championships take place in Albufeira from November 1-4.

Proud coach Andy Whitwell said: “It’s a great achievement to have six fighters from one club competing and I am obviously very proud.

“And I am confident they will do very well. They really are six of the best.

“I cannot praise them enough. They are all single-minded in the pursuit for excellence and by training as often and as hard as they do, and being as focused as they are, they are giving themselves a great opportunity to win a medal and possibly come home as a world champion.”

To qualify for the WKC World Championships fighters had to win medals at the WKC British Championships.

And there were in fact seven Peterborough fighters who achieved that but Courtney Brown from Whittlesey is unable to travel due to family commitments.

The six making the trip have won an impressive 52 titles in 2014, 25 of which have been either British or European. A further 21 titles were gained at open competitions.

The outstanding students train five to six times a week and apart from improving their skills they also do a lot of road running and circuit training.

Whitwell added: “And it is not only on the competition mats where their success has manifested. Many of them have also had sports awards presented to them and this is a direct result of the performances within martial arts and I am proud to say that I have been a big part of their progress and development.”

Freya Molloy is the reigning Peterborough Telegraph Junior Sportswoman of the Year and Chelsea Munday and Eddy Paddock were runners-up in their categories, while Jaden Harris was voted Ken Stimpson School Sports Personality of the Year and Paddock the Sir Harry Smith Community College Sports Personality of the Year

The six are always on the lookout for sponsors and if anybody is willing to help they can contact Andy Whitwell on 07969792286 or e-mail bcka.wizard@gmail.com

Major honours won in 2014

CHELSEA MUNDAY

BCKA Nationals: Gold (1)

WKC British Championships: Gold (2), Silver (1), Bronze (1)

WKC European Open Championships: Bronze (1)

WKKC English Championships: Silver (1), Bronze (1)

LEON GOLD

WKC British Championships: Bronze (1)

WKC European Open Championships: Silver (1), Bronze (1)

JADEN HARRIS

WKC British Championships: Gold (1), Bronze (3)

WKC European Open Championships: Silver (1), Bronze (2)

FSK Grand Championships: Gold (2), Silver (1)

WKKC English Championships: Gold (1), Bronze (2)

Irish Open: Bronze (1)

BCKA Nationals: Gold (2), Silver (1)

GRANT BROWN

FSK Grand Championships : Silver (1)

WKC English National Championships: Bronze (1)

WKC European Open Championships: Silver (1)

BCKA Nationals: Silver (2)

FREYA MOLLOY

FSK Grand Championships: Bronze (2)

WKC British Championships: Gold (1), Silver (1), Bronze (1)

WKC European Open Championships: Gold (1), Dilver (3)

WKKC English Championships: Gold (1), Silver (1)

WAKO Open

Silver (1)

BCKA Nationals: Gold (2), Silver (1)

EDDY PADDOCK

WKC British Championships: Gold (2), Silver (2)

Irish Open: Gold (2)

WKKC English Championships: Gold (2), Silver (1)

BCKA Nationals: Gold (4)

WKC European Open Championships: Bronze (2)

FSK Grand Championships: Gold (1), Silver (1)

Great news from the FSK British Championships which was held at George H Carnall Sports Centre, Kingsway Park, Urmston, Manchester on Sunday 31st August.

All Peterborough fighters are on top form, winning numerous 'open Championships' and British titles this year already and on Sunday the fighters took part in the prestigious FSK British Championships.

The fighters are training extremely hard and I believe that if they keep calm and focused at the world championships in Portugal at the end of next month, all have the potential to become world champions.

I am very proud of all of the fighters and we are now looking for new starters to learn from our squad and maybe go on to become world champions too, however fighting and competing is not compulsory as we offer kickboxing purely for fitness training too.

We are now looking to recruit the next wave of potential world champions, Contact Andy Whitwell on 07969792286 for further details 

FSK results:

Eddy Paddock:

Boys U13 45kg Continuous Silver.

Boys 13-15 45kg Points Gold.

Jaden Harris;

Girls 13/15 50kg Points Gold.

Girls 16/17 50kg Points Gold.

Girls 13/15 50kg Continuous Silver.

Freya Molloy:

Girls 13/15 50kg Points Bronze.

Ladies 60kg Points Bronze.

Leon Gold:

Men's 75kg Points Runner Up.

Grant Brown

Men's 75kg Points Silver.

Chelsea Munday

Girls 16/17 +65kg Points Silver.

Ladies +60 Points Bronze.