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KO1
Fight Day 2001 Review
by Sensei Martin Blakeway
KO 1 Reviewed What can I say about this day & evening except it was one of the most exciting and entertaining days of my life and definitely one of the proudest. Firstly KO'd 1 - Fight Night ,could not have happened if it wasn't for the brilliant staff that helped on the day / evening and I would like to start by thanking them all on behalf of Paul Taylor & Myself, Soke and MAAS.
During the day time semi event many of our qualified senior members managed the ring for most of the day - Steve Pride, Wayne whitehouse helped Soke, Paul & I with refereeing and judging, Chris Whiting on timekeeping and scoring, Vince McKenzie, Richard Barrett and others helped in cornering the Chongshin Do members. Others helped in collecting score cards and other duties to keep the show running. All in all the day event went very smoothly - no-one was upset with the decisions made (which means they were right) and the general ring management seemed like we'd done it for years. Thanks to everyone for their involvement.
Once again there would be no event if there were no fighters - I am extremely proud of all those that entered the ring for the semi event - I know you all enjoyed the experience and learned a great deal about kickboxing events, the atmosphere and the adrenaline rush when competing. All the fights were kept under strict control and the Chongshin Do members did the club and yourselves proud. It is a credit to our Martial Art with most of our fighters coming out on top! There are too many to mention you all but THANKS & well done. I would like to say a special well done to Richard Barrett for stepping in the ring and "warmed" himself up with a semi-contact in the day as well as cornering for many and still had to compete in the Full-contact later on. Everyone fought well especially Vince McKenzie and James Eccles who's fights were extended to three rounds due to the fact that they were clean, technical and an excellent display of semi-contact.
Soke even commented on James Eccles fight that he should be up for a junior
Title soon ! - Well done James and everyone for being involved and making
it all happen.
Once the day was over the night time preparation took place - the junior area was cleared for more seating and the atmosphere was building ready for the main event.
For the reviews and photo's of the evening event click here.