Martial forces battle through to medal haul (From York Press)

Martial forces battle through to medal haul

10:56am Saturday 21st February 2009 in Search

York Martial Arts Academy picked up more medals in the WKA English Kickboxing Championships.

The event saw competitors from the York club win a total of ten medals, including six golds, two silvers and two bronze.

Current world champion Georgia Shaw picked up two gold medals, while six-times British champion Jay Spain repeated replicated the feat.

Luke Burks went on to win the British under-65kilograms category, with Rhys-Lane Capper securing his club’s sixth gold medal.

Seven-times British champion Mark Long won silver, as did Courtney Patterson, while Liam Willetts and Jamie Kirby secured the two bronze medals.

York Martial Arts instructor Craig Long was delighted.

He said: “I’m over the moon with their performances.

“They’ve all trained so hard, and they thoroughly deserve all rewards that they’ve got.’’ To get involved in the YMAA, ring 01904 783459, or visit www.kikbox.co.uk