Students Kicking High
The Ninja Kids Students of the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts/YMCA Martial Arts Club travelled to Worcester
to compete in the British Open Series of the World United Martial Arts Association, with outstanding results.
Picture left to right: Thomas Harris – Ryan Newman –
Joshua Harris
First to fight on the day was Novice Little Ninja, 6 year old
Joshua Harris who fought like a champion although just training for 6 months Joshua showed outstanding technical ability,
and without a doubt will one day be a champion within martial arts. Joshua took
2nd place.
Next up was novice fighter Ryan Newman who wanted to take part
in both novice and advanced sections. What a performance for such a young fighter. He dominated both sections taking 1st place in the novice section and 1st
place in the advance section. Ryan only a green belt beat both novice fighters
and black belts. An outstanding result.
Last up was 8 year old Thomas Harris, who has been training from the age
of 5 years. Thomas has been fighting on the circuit since he was 6 years, and
has proven that becoming a martial artist at a young age has its advantages. Learning martial arts has helped him to gain
confidence, at home and at school. Thomas is a shy boy and since training has excelled in all areas that matter in martial
arts. Respect being of the utmost important, confidence, self esteem – discipline – memory – balance and
all important points that all students learn. Thomas is on the road to becoming
one of the most achieved students within his club. Although yet a long way to
go, as martial arts doesn`t stop when you reach a certain grade, he will one day make it as a champion in martial arts, if
he continues on this path.