Blue Coats Academy Walsall Kick Boxing Competition
On Saturday 7th March a number of clubs turned up for our Bi annual semi-contact kick boxing competition. As soon as the door's opened at 9am you could see we where in for a busy day. Like a well oiled machine within the hour all the fighters where matched as close to age, size and ability as possible. Then we got underway, the atmosphere was superb, the contact level was spot on. Our medic told me after the event he never even handed out a plaster. Everyone went home knowing they had gained valuable experience in a safe but competitive environment, where already looking forward to the next one. A big thank you to all the clubs that attended.
On Saturday 7th March a number of clubs turned up for our Bi annual semi-contact kick boxing competition. As soon as the door's opened at 9am you could see we where in for a busy day. Like a well oiled machine within the hour all the fighters where matched as close to age, size and ability as possible. Then we got underway, the atmosphere was superb, the contact level was spot on. Our medic told me after the event he never even handed out a plaster. Everyone went home knowing they had gained valuable experience in a safe but competitive environment, where already looking forward to the next one. A big thank you to all the clubs that attended.
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Some of the Chongshin Do fighters and Instructors that attended the event.
Trojan Inter-club Competition
On Sunday 8th February a number of students attended the Trojan Kick boxing inter-club competition at their Walsall TMA Academy. It was a nice controlled level of contact, perfect for all the novice fighters. A great day out all round, Thank you for the invite.
On Sunday 8th February a number of students attended the Trojan Kick boxing inter-club competition at their Walsall TMA Academy. It was a nice controlled level of contact, perfect for all the novice fighters. A great day out all round, Thank you for the invite.
81 years Old and still going strong
Sensei's Richard Russell of Great Barr, Walsall and John Skeldon of Sutton Coldfield Chongshin Do Clubs made the trip south to be Graded by 10th Dan Grandmaster Soke Brian Dossett. Richard (Now 81 years young) has once again defeated the odds by achieving his 4th Dan in freestyle kickboxing / Ju Jitsu, he was told after severe neck injury it was time to take up something a little more relaxing . Like showing a red rag to a bull Richard was having none of it . Saturday with his team mates he traveled down to Woking in Surrey to accomplice a goal that has evaded him for the last 5 years . After a 5 hours intense training Richard was presented with his 4th Dan Black Belt .
Gary Taylor his friend and instructor said , "Richard is a credit to our club's, his spirit and attitude to training are exemplary. Even at 81 year's old he can hold is own against students half his age , proving that age is merely a number ".
Richard coaches along side Sensei Gary Taylor (6th Dan) at the Walsall Blue coats Academy.
Master John Skeldon was also Graded and assessed and was awarded his 5th Dan - John teaches at Edmund Campion school on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 7 and 8:30 pm.
"Richard and John were put through their paces, 5 hours of training and constant assessment, with the men showing their own coaching styles to the panel of Grading officers - This was no walk in the park - Our Masters & Sensei's are a credit to the association and I am very pleased for them both" - says Master Martin.
SENIOR INSTRUCTORS AWARDED DAN GRADES
Senior Instructors travelled down To Surrey in May, and were put through their paces and were graded by Grand Master Soke Brian Dossett, and his very experienced team. After a thorough examination the five of them were awarded their next grades in their Martial Art journey. Awarded their 5th Dans were Steve Pride and Gary Taylor. 3rd Dans awarded to Ian Maye and Emily Constantine.
Four Oaks Club Instructors Steve Pride (left) & Ian Maye (right)
With their Dan Award commemorative trophies.
With their Dan Award commemorative trophies.
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£1444 Raised for Local Charity
ON Thursday , December 19, 2014 - instructors and students from Chongshindo Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Four Oaks stepped out of their comfort zone and fought each other in a non-stop kickboxing event to raise funds for The Kelli Smith Appeal. Children from as young as six put on their boxing gloves, with some competing for the very first time. In total, £1444 was raised with more money set to be donated in the New Year. As well as the children’s classes, 29 adults padded up and fought for a gruelling 75 minutes. 
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Members of Walsall Chongshindo also took part in the Charity fund raising with their Sponsored Spar on wednesday.
All money raised went to The Kelli Smith Appeal - helping this little girl beat Cancer.
Students of all ages take part to raise money
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