Korean Kickboxing Competition News

WKA - THE GATHERING - 4 - Kickboxing Results
Saturday 6th December
Saturday night proved to be a successful night for our Academy Kickboxers. Mr Andy O'Hare, Mr Jamie Presly and Dean Sutherland all travelled to Allanton, in Lanarkshire for this evening event.

Dean Sutherland (10yrs) won the vacant under 35kg Scottish WKA Title fight against Nathan Towns (Clan Kickboxing) fought over 3 x 1.5minute rounds in the boxing ring. It was a tremendous performance that Dean put in, dominating all three of the rounds and we are very proud that Dean has won the Academy's first kickboxing title.

Mr Andy 'Hare fought his first ring contest under Light Contact rules against Chris Dickson from Livingston. Andy won in the third round when the referee stopped the contest.

Jamie Presly in his second full contact contest dominated his long time adversary, Martin Shannon, from IAKSA. He stopped his opponent twice in the first round. Martin did not come out for the second round due to a cut on his eye and Jamie won his event with his first TKO.

We are very proud of our competitors efforts and will be glad to have some time off now before our next seasons campaign.

NOVEMBER
WKN Fight Night - Kickboxing -
Airport Thistle Hotel
Saturday 15th November
We were contacted 24 hours in advance by by the promoter of the above Fight Night to say that he had been informed that the proposed card with an Irish team were all down with flu and could not make it. He asked if we had any Kickboxing Students who would like to fight Full Contact as he needed fighters to complete the card. Mr Ronnie Roy and Mr Jamie Presly jumped at the chance as they were already in training for the WKA Fight Night on 6th December.

With already a good record in Taekwon-Do and Light Contact Kickboxing Events, this would be their first venture into a boxing ring and under Full Contact Rules

Mr Presly was recovering from the flu but put in a great effort. His first round was great but he slowed in the second and picked up again in the third and was close to call. Unfortunately the decision didn't go his way on this occasion but we are sure he will be fully fit again for next month.

Mr Roy had an outstanding first round with a standing count for the opponent within 40 seconds. He was on great form but sadly dislocated his shoulder just before the end of the first round. This was a disappointing end to a potentially great fight. Mr Roy will now be unable to fight at the WKA Fight Night, but Mr Andy O'Hare has volunteered, if accepted, to step into the breach.

This competition was held on Sunday 21st September in Wishaw. It was attended by Mr Ronnie Roy (3rd Deg), Mr Andy OHare (2nd Deg), Mr Jamie Presly (1st Deg), Margaret McMillan (1st Kup), Gary Durward (2nd Kup) and Dean Sutherland (3rd Kup). The results were as follows:

Mr Ronnie Roy - 3rd Degree (Pictured below centre)	Dean Sutherland - 3rd Kup (pictured below)

<80Kg Light Contact Sparring (Snr Grade) - GOLD	Junior Light Contact Sparring - GOLD Junior Semi Contact Sparring - SILVER Junior Patterns - BRONZE

JUNE
Legends Champions League - 4 GOLD, 2 SILVER, 1 BRONZE
Sunday 1st June

This competition was held on Sunday 1st June in Wishaw. It was attended by Mr Andy OHare (2nd Deg), Mr Jamie Presly (1st Deg), Mr Iain Ross (1st Deg), Dean Sutherland (3rd Kup) and Jamie Sutherland (Ninja). Between them, they collected 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medals.

Mr Presly won Gold for under 80kg light contact sparring, Mr Ross won Silver in the same event, Mr OHare won Gold in the under 75kg light contact sparring and Dean won Gold in the light contact and semi-contact events, along with a bronze in the Traditional Kata.

As his older brother has been attending these competitions, Jamie Sutherland (super ninja) decided if you cant beat them join them and also took part this time. He won a Silver medal for semi-contact sparring. Well done everyone!!

MAY
IAKSA Kickboxing Championships - 1 GOLD, 2 SILVER
Sunday 25th May

This competition was held on Sunday 25th May in Bellshill and was attended by Mr Jamie Presly (1st Deg) and Dean Sutherland (3rd Kup).

Between them, they collected one Gold and two Silver medals. Mr Presly won Silver for under 80kg Sparring and Dean (pictured left) won Silver for continuous sparring and a Gold for the team sparring event.

FEBRUARY
IAKSA Kickboxing Championships - 3 GOLD, 3 SILVER, 1 BRONZE
Sunday 24th February
This tournament was held in the Broxburn Sports Complex, Broxburn. Five members from the Academy travelled to Broxburn to compete in IAKSAs 1st Kickboxing Championship of 2008. The Academy members were very successful in both light contact and the semi contact events. Between them, they collected 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze Medal.

The day started off with the team events. The Academy Team consisted of Mr Mark Boydell (3rd degree), Mr Andy OHare (2nd degree) and Mr Jamie Presly (1st degree). This team succeeded in winning 1st place.

The first individual events of the day were the childrens' events and Dean Sutherland (age 9) 4th Kup, won 3rd Place in the Pee-Wee light contact division.

The senior light contact followed with Mr Mark Boydell winning 1st Place in the +85kgs division, Mr Jamie Presly winning 2nd Place in the under 85kgs division and Gary Durward (2nd Kup) winning 2nd Place as his first tournament medal in the under 75kgs intermediate class.

The Semi Contact event was the last fought and Mr Jamie Presly won 1st Place in the over 80kgs event and Mr Andy OHare winning 2nd Place in the under 80kgs event.

WAKO British Championships
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th February 2008
This tournament was held in the Harvey Hadden Sports Centre in Nottingham.
Mr Jamie Presly (I Deg) travelled to this competition with Master Wallace to participate in the Under 90Kg Light Contact event. This was a great experience for Mr Presly and although he was not successful on this occasion, he is looking forward to travelling to Broxburn for the next tournament at the end of the month.

JANUARY
WKA Scottish Championship - 2 GOLDS
Sunday 20th January 2008
The World Kickboxing Association Scottish Championships were held in the Tryst Sports Centre in Cumbernauld.
This was the first Kickboxing Competition of the year and two students from the academy travelled to compete.

RESULTS
Mr Jamie Presly (1st Deg)
GOLD in the under 90kgs Light Contact event
Dean Sutherland (3rd Kup)
GOLD in the under 30kgs boys Light Contact event.