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BKA to Compete in ICO World Championships
In October the BKA will sending a team of 15-20 fighters to compete in the world ICO championships in Germany. The fighters will be competing in the four day event that is hosted in Frankfurt. Our team will consist a wide range of ages, weight and fighting experience. Chris Squirrell, coach of the BKA says "I know the team will put their best efforts into their training, they are all excited to not only represent England but the Burton Kickboxing Academy"
We need YOUR help now to raise the funds that we need. We will be holding interclub competitions, sponsored sparring, car boots....in fact anything that will help raise the money needed.
We are looking for companies who would like to sponsor us and offer us their support. All sponsors will receive public exposure for their business s as well as knowing that they are doing their bit for the country.
Donations can also be made using our "Donate" PayPal button that you will see on our website. Donations are made securely and you DON''T require a PayPal account.
BKA Bring back medals from Germany
On 27th November 2010 BKA sent a strong team of fighters for the I.C.O German European Open in Frankfurt, Germany. They left Squirrell’s Rest at 11.45pm on the 25th and arrived at the hotel around 5.30pm on the Friday after missing the first ferry.
First to fight was Conor Webb who won 2 fights to achieve gold. Next up was Little Soph who had a straight final and got silver after a draw and it going to the referee’s decision. Then there was Elliot James who got bronze after a hard fight. Simone Choong won gold after a straight final as did Jonnie the Dodger. Biggen also got gold after winning 2 fights and almost being bitten by a weird French lady.Andy ‘Gizza’ Higson won silver after a draw in the straight final and it went to an extra round. Mark Little and Neil ‘Dad’ Simnett fought in the same category, Mark got bronze medal and Neil got gold after beating Mark’s opponent in the final. In total BKA brought home 5 golds, 2 silvers and 2 bronzes.
Congratulations to all the team who did BKA proud and conducted themselves impeccably, the hard work paid off. It couldn’t have been done without the help of Chris with all the hard work and time he puts into the club and support he has for his fighters and club members. Also a thank you goes to the family and friends who came to Germany to watch and support and to Mrs Nutty for running the club in England while the team were away, her support was greatly missed. She is an inspiration to us all.
After a hard days work the team took a trip to the German Christmas market and hard a well earned drink in the bar. Oh and we also met santa. And a Chinese guy. And lots of strangers. Read more from our news letter
ICO International German & European Open Teamleague
On the 27th November 2010 Burton Kickboxing Academy will be taking a team of fighters to compete in the International German Championships. The team will consist of experienced as well as first time fighters who will represent England and the BKA. The BKA will be holding fundraising events in order to cover costs. We would also like to hear from anyone who would like to sponsor us.
BKA warriors fight at WKA Full contact event.
Members of the BKA recently fought at a WKA full contact event at the Whitby Sports and Social Club.
Jonnie Squirrell was first up in his first full contact junior title fight against Sam Babb. Both warriors fought well but Jonnies determination and kickboxing skills secured his win.
Sophie Barnett's opponent came out in the fist round strong and determined. Sophie came back in the second and third round and displayed exemplary kickboxing skills winning both rounds and giving her a majority win.
Sophie Simnett won her full contact bout. Sophie's skill and power against her opponent meant that she won with a technical knockout in the second round.
Alan Hall fought Steve Babb for the English Amateur Light Heavyweight Title. Both fighters fought with determination. Alan displayed excellent kickboxing skills but was disappointingly given a draw.
For the English Amateur Light Heavyweight Title
BLCC English Champion Sophie Barnett
BKA's- Sophie Barnett has fought her way to an English Kickboxing Title with a hard fought victory over a very talanted opponent.
16year-old Sophie Barnett from Horninglow has been crowned the British Light Continuous Council (BLCC) English Champion in the Junior Girls 55-60kg category.
She beat Gemma Baker, 17, from Weston Super-Mare on a unanimous points decision after a five round bout in Derby. The bout was scored 48-46, 50-46 and 48-46 by the three judges at ring side, and came against a teenager who has previously fought at international level.
Sophie has added the newly inaugurated BLCC English Belt to the prestigious ISKA European Title she also holds. Well done Sophie you trained every day for months ahead of this fight and you did your club proud.
BKA's Jonnie 'The Dodger' Squirrell wins WKA English Title. October 2009
The WKA Title was contested between Jonnie 'The Dodger' Squirrell (BKA) Vs Brandon Hargreeves (Fit to fight). Boys 10-12yrs -35kg fought over 5x1min rounds in Accrinton.
The fight was an excellent display of kickboxing with both fighters showing great skill and deterination.
Jonnie fought with great composure and maturity beyond his years winning a unanimous points win. Its always hard to fight someone when they have home advantage and lots of support which created a hostile atmosphere, but this was to be Jonnie's day. Well done Jonnie Squirrell you did your club proud.
BKA's Grading Award Winners
Pictured is best Female Student Grader: Sophie Barnett, Special Achievement Award: Penny and Michael Bennett, Best Child Student Grader: Matty Higgs and best Male Student Grader: Andy Higson.
On the 23rd May Burton-Kickboxing-Academy held their grading day with over 50 students grading. Well done to all students and award winners.
A very happy ''PSYCHO'' !
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Burton-Kickboxing-Academy's Sponsered Sparring Event
On the 30th May 2009, Burton-Kickboxing-Academy with help from A1 Lions based in Derby helped run a sponsored spar set at the Burton Boxing Club. With well over 50 people taking part all 100 rounds of light continuos kickboxing was completed in just over 2 and a half hours.
Local students of all ages participated in this sponsered event to help raise money to try and cover the cost to send four BKA fighters Sophie Simnett, Sophie Barnett, Jonnie Squirrell and Chris Squirrell to the European Championships in Rome this October. The cost per fighter is £650.00, for all four fighters to fight for their country we will need to raise £2,600.00.
Listed below are some of the students who took part in our sponsered spar and helped raise money. Andy Higson, Sophie Barnett, Sophie Simnett, Alan Hall, Ben Rowell, Lucy Higgs, Matthew Higgs, Ben Higgs, Rikki Bent, Leah Hugh, Alice Evans, Penny Bennett, Michael Bennett, Dylan Hall and Kyle Hall. When all money has been collected and counted we will inform you on how much money was raised for this sponserend event. Thankyou.
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Burton Kickboxing Academy Represent Team England in Rome
Three members of Burton Kickboxing Academy will be representing our country in Rome in October at the I.S.K.A Kickboxing Championships. Club coach Chris Squirrell, Jonnie Squirrell and Sophie Simnett will be representing England for the second year on the run. Each member came back last year with Gold Silver and Bronze medals and hope to do the same this year.
WAKO'S 2009 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
On the 21st February 2009 Burton-kickboxing-academy took on the "creme da la creme" that WAKO'S could offer. A last minute change of tatic's and category saw our own Sophie Simnett compete in the ladies -60kg category. Sophie fought superbly dominating the opposition who were outworked and outclassed in her opening bout's. Her reward for her hard work was a place in the 2009 grand final. Unfortunately this was not to be our day, Sophie losing to the better girl in the judges eye's and finishing overall in Silver medal postion. Sophie showed true heart and desire that all Burton-kickboxing-academy fighter and student alike would be proud of. Proud to be your coach and have you with us well done Sophie. P.S we will have our REVENGE next year.
Sophie Barnett is no stranger to the WAKO British Championships succsessfully competing in Naples last year as part of the WAKO British Team. This year however saw Sophie competing for the first time in the Junior Adult Section, Sophie just turning 16 in February found the going tough, fighting much older, heavier and stronger opposition. Despite this still achieving Bronze medal position for her club. With her never say die attitude and with all the odds stacked against her Sophie"THE PSYCHO" Barnett did herself and her club proud ,well done Sophie.
