Grimsby Freestyle Kickboxing Club

Grimsby Strike Team Blitz the Boston Series!

john — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:02:53 +0000

16 fighters from the Grimsby Strike Team travelled to the 2nd leg of the Boston series on Sunday 22nd April and showed everyone why the strike team are one of the most talented groups of fighters in the country! Everyone performed excellently with some very high scoring fights along with bags of confidence with their techniques! Below is a list of the strike teams results:

Ethan Noton – 1st & 2nd in 2 points categories, 1st in light continuous

Oliver Kirby – 1st in points

Cody Jones – 1st in points

Michael Dent – 2nd in points

Kameron Rendall – 2nd in points

Tammara Lambley – 2nd in points

Luke Tomlinson – 3rd in points

Joe Axcell – 3rd in points

Ellie East – Runner up in points

Dion Leshone-Goodfellow – Runner up in points

Adam Cooper – Runner up in points

Kieran Tuff – Runner up in points

Aaron Barber – Runner up in points

Lilly Kershaw – Runner up in points

Sonia Doore – Runner up in points

Oliver Tilson – Runner up in points

BIG WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO FOUGHT AT THE BOSTON SERIES!

HQ @ OASIS, ADULT CLASS TIMES

john — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:53:32 +0000

Please e-mail the team on info@gfkc.co.uk to book in for your first free lessons!

MONDAYS	10 – 11am	DAYTIME CLASS A great opportunity to catch a class in the day to keep your skills fresh and to learn more also. Ideal for shift workers and for those students who might miss their class in the week.
	6.15 – 7:15pm	POINT FIGHTER TRAINING An ideal class for adults who are interested in the points fighting discipline of freestyle kickboxing. Learn all you need to know about this fast and furious style of sport martial arts with drills and training to get you moving like lightning and having fun too!
	7:15 – 8pm	OPEN TRAINING / SPARRING SESSION A perfect session for students to come and practice, train or spar. Work on any aspect of martial arts you wish, everyone welcome. This class is just £2 per student!!!
TUESDAYS	6:15 – 7pm	TOTAL BEGINNERS KICKBOXING For those students who have just started their path in the martial arts and want to learn the basics of kickboxing with the fitness element added also. Students of red, yellow & orange grades can also join in with this class.
	7 – 8pm	GRADING PRACTICE / KARDIO KICKBOXING A great class to perfect your syllabus techniques ready for that all important grading exam or test your fitness levels with this full on, high energy and intensive kickboxing workout. Skills and drills mixed in with a non-stop cardio routine will most certainly kickstart your week!
WEDNESDAYS	6.30 – 7:15pm	BASIC KICKBOXING TRAINING An ideal class for adults who are just starting their path to black belt status or wanting to compete and also a good opportunity for higher graded students to practice basic skills.
	7:15 – 8:15pm	INTERMEDIATE – ADVANCED KICKBOXING More in detail training for adults with advanced techniques and a higher work rate for those higher grades and students who have been training for a few months. Also a good class for sparring and grading practice.
THURSDAYS	6:15 – 7pm	TOTAL BEGINNERS KICKBOXING For those students who have just started their path in the martial arts and want to learn the basics of kickboxing with the fitness element added also. Students of red, yellow & orange grades can also join in with this class.
FRIDAYS	10am – 11am	DAYTIME CLASS A great opportunity to catch a class in the day to keep your skills fresh and to learn more also. Ideal for shift workers and for those students who might miss their class in the week.
	6pm – 8pm	SQUAD TRAINING Perfect your techniques, learn self defense, practice for your next grading exam, sparring, fighters training and much much more! This class is two hours of pure kickboxing!
SATURDAYS	11 – 12pm	KARDIO KICKBOXING A great chance to get a total body workout to set off your weekend on a high. This class is fitness based with all the regular techniques involved and just to keep you on your toes, it’s completely different each week!!

PRIVATE ONE TO ONE LESSONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!!
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS AND PRICES.
GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!

CLASS PRICES

Our club is a pay as you go academy so there’s no need to have direct debits coming out your bank and no contracts tying you in for a year. Your first 2 lessons will be free of charge so just bring yourself, a drink and maybe bring a friend along too. If you enjoy the classes and would like to continue training with the club then we have 2 options of joining which are:

*£35 Juniors / £40 Adults – Joining fee includes:
*Lifetime membership to the academy
*A pair of lightweight GFKC trousers for training
*A club t-shirt

*£50 Juniors / £55 Adults – Joining fee includes:
*Lifetime membership to the academy
*A pair of lightweight GFKC trousers for training
*A club t-shirt
*Student licence for one year entitling you to grade & spar with leather backed record book (Usually £25)

*Please note that this is a martial arts school of excellence and a joining fee is compulsory after your 2 free lessons!

**All kids classes cost £3

**Adult classes cost £4

**Adult Beginners Classes cost £3:50 (Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 6:15pm)

If you would like any other training equipment like gloves, mouth guards, head guards or leisure wear then please ask one of the instructors who will gladly help you out with your request and give you a catalogue.

STUDENT OF THE MONTH!

john — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:50:05 +0000

Congratulations to Mini Ninja Harry Warrender who was awarded the student of the month for March. Harry has been training at the GFKC for 2 years and is currently an Orange belt Junior 7th kyu. Harry would like to start fighting in the upcoming year and progress on the tournament circuit!

Well done Harry!

UPCOMING GFKC EVENTS!

john — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:25:51 +0000

JANUARY
Tuesday 3rd

4:30 – 8pm

@ GFKC HQ

FIRST CLASSES OF 2012!
The first classes of the new year start tonight! Burn off those unwanted calories to start your training again. Happy new year and lets get stuck in!

Sunday 15th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

KWON GRAND SLAM SERIES NUMBER 1

The Kwon series starts today with the first of 3 tournaments. Points and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 22nd

Doors open 9:30am

@ Boston

1ST BOSTON SERIES TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 22nd

Doors open 11:30am

@ Worcester

WUMA ENGLISH OPEN TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 29th

Ipswich

NAK LIGHT CONTACT TOURNAMENT!
Light continuous tournament. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 29th

Doors open 9am

@ Watford

WATFORD OPEN

Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

FEBRUARY
Sunday 5th

Doors open 9am

@ Manchester

WKC ENGLISH OPEN!
Point fighting only tournament, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 5th

Doors open 9am

@ Derbyshire

WKA NORTHERN OPEN TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 12th

@ Lincoln Kickboxing Academy

LIGHT AND FULL CONTACT GYM SHOW

A friendly afternoon of sparring with a local club to gain experience within the tournament circuit. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 18th
Sunday 19th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

WAKO BRITISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Point fighting, light continuous and full contact are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 26th

Doors open 9am

@ Manchester

WKC ENGLISH OPEN!
Light continuous only tournament, please see your instructor for full details.

MARCH
Thursday 1st to
Sunday 4th

Over 4 days in Ireland

IRISH OPEN

Europe’s largest mat tournament. Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details

Saturday 3rd

Red through to Orange grades is a 11:30am start.

Green through to Black is a 1pm start.

@ GFKC HQ

JUNIOR GRADING EXAMS

The first of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Sunday 4th

12pm Start

@ GFKC HQ

ADULT GRADING EXAMS
The first of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Saturday 10th

12:30pm start

@ GFKC HQ

GRADING PRESENTATION
A presentation to give out the results of last weeks grading exams for both the juniors and the adults. Please wear your uniform as a nice group picture will be taken for the website!

Sunday 18th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

KWON GRAND SLAM SERIES NUMBER 1

The Kwon series starts today with the first of 3 tournaments. Points and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 24th

Doors open 6pm

@ Lincoln Kickboxing Academy

FULL CONTACT FIGHT SHOW
A night of full contact kickboxing at the Lincoln KBA. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 25th

Doors open 9am

@ Nottingham

PKO ENGLISH OPEN
A points and light continuous tournament, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 25th

Doors open 9am

@ Windsor

CIMAC SUPER LEAGUE

The first tournament for the cimac series with points and light continuous available. Please see your instructor for full details.

APRIL
Sunday 15th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

WKA SOUTHERN OPEN
Point fighting and light continuous available.

Sunday 22nd

Doors open 9am

@ Manchester

WKC / FSK GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Point fighting and light continuous available.

Sunday 22nd

Doors open 9:30am

@ Boston

2ND BOSTON SERIES TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 28th

1pm start

@ GFKC HQ

GFKC INTER CLUB TOURNAMENT

This is a great opportunity to gain more experience in competition fighting without all the added pressure of large crowds, travelling for hours and the huge cost! Point fighting and light continuous are available. More details will be available nearer the time.

Sunday 29th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

CIMAC BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

MAY
Saturday 5th
Sunday 6th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

WKA BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Point fighting and light continuous are available over the 2 days, please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 12th
Sunday 13th

Tickets online @ themartialartsshow.com

T.M.A.S MARTIAL ARTS SHOW

Check out this fantastic event spread over 2 days packed with all different styles of martial arts, seminars, stalls and much more. Point fighting and light continuous are available.

Sunday 13th

Doors open 9am

@ Ponds forge, Sheffield

WAKO JUDGEMENT DAY
Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 19th

Doors open 6pm

@ Kelham Hall, Newark

NEWARK MARTIAL ARTS FULL CONTACT SHOW
A night of full contact action. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 27th

Doors open 6pm

@ Beachcomber, Cleethorpes

GMAA FULL CONTACT SHOW
A night of full contact action with some GFKC fighters performing on the night. Please see your instructor for full details and ticket sales.

Sunday 27th

Doors open 9am

@ Windsor

CIMAC SUPER LEAGUE

The 2nd tournament for the cimac series with points and light continuous available. Please see your instructor for full details.

JUNE
Sunday 3rd

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

KWON GRAND SLAM SERIES NUMBER 2

The Kwon series tournament number 2 of 3. Points and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 9th
Sunday 10th

Juniors 10am – 1pm

Adults 3:30 – 6:30pm

@ GFKC HQ

TEAM KIRALY POINT FIGHTING MASTERS SEMINAR

The World famous Team Kiraly will be giving their one and only English station on their Point fighting masters world tour seminars at your very own GFKC. Limited places available so please don’t hesitate! Check out http://www.gfkc.co.uk/team-kiraly-3/

Sunday 10th

Doors open 9am

@ Stoke

CIMAC SUPER LEAGUE

The 3rd tournament for the cimac series with points and light continuous available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 17th

Doors open 9am

@ Manchester

WKC GREAT BRITAIN OPEN
Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 24th

Doors open 9:30am

@ Peterborough

PETERBOROUGH SERIES TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 30th

Red through to Orange grades is a 11:30am start.

Green through to Black is a 1pm start.

@ GFKC HQ

JUNIOR GRADING EXAMS

The 2nd of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

JULY
Sunday 1st

12pm Start

@ GFKC HQ

ADULT GRADING EXAMS
The 2nd of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Sunday 1st

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

KWON GRAND SLAM SERIES NUMBER 3

The Kwon series tournament number 3 of 3. Points and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 7th

Starts 1pm

@ GFKC HQ

Sunday 8th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

CIMAC WORLD CUP

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

SEPTEMBER
Sunday 9th

Doors open 9am

@ Manchester

WKC MASTERS OPEN

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 9th

Doors open 9am

@ Birmingham

BKC NATIONALS

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 16th

Doors open 9am

@ Maidenhead

CIMAC SUPER LEAGUE

The 4th tournament for the cimac series with points and light continuous available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 29th

Red through to Orange grades is a 11:30am start.

Green through to Black is a 1pm start.

@ GFKC HQ

JUNIOR GRADING EXAMS

The 3rd of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Sunday 30th

12pm start

@ GFKC HQ

ADULT GRADING EXAMS
The 3rd of 4 chances to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Sunday 30th

Time and venue TBC

ISKA BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

OCTOBER
Saturday 6th

1pm start

@ GFKC HQ

Sunday 7th

Doors open 9am

@ Nottingham

PKO ENGLISH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 7th

Doors open 9am

@ Dorking

CIMAC SUPER LEAGUE

The 5th tournament for the cimac series with points and light continuous available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 7th

Doors open 9:30am

@ Boston

3rd BOSTON SERIES TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday13th
Sunday 14th

Doors open 9am

@ Bristol

BRISTOL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Point fighting and light continuous are available, please see your instructor for full details.

Saturday 20th

Doors open 6pm

@ Kelham Hall, Newark

NEWARK MARTIAL ARTS FULL CONTACT SHOW
A night of full contact action. Please see your instructor for full details.

Sunday 21st

Doors open 6pm

@ Beachcomber, Cleethorpes

GMAA FULL CONTACT SHOW
A night of full contact action with some GFKC fighters performing on the night. Please see your instructor for full details and ticket sales.

NOVEMBER
Sunday 4th

Doors open 9:30am

@ Peterborough

PETERBOROUGH SERIES TOURNAMENT!
Point fighting and light continuous are available. Please see your instructor for full details.

DECEMBER
Saturday 8th

Red through to Orange grades is a 11:30am start.

Green through to Black is a 1pm start.

@ GFKC HQ

JUNIOR GRADING EXAMS

The final chance of 2012 to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Sunday 9th

12pm start

@ GFKC HQ

ADULT GRADING EXAMS
The final chance of 2012 to enter into your next grading exam in order to try and gain that next level of skill. If you practice and train hard enough in the run up and perform well on the day then a new belt could be yours along with the pride and satisfaction of completing one of the toughest challenges of your life!

Saturday 15th

Doors open 6pm

@ Beachcomber, Cleethorpes

XMAS ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
A great opportunity to let your hair down at the end of another fantastic year at the GFKC. Loads of awards up for grabs, buffet, disco and the grading presentation for all those students who took their exams last weekend. Come and celebrate with your family, friends and fellow students. More info will be available nearer the date!

Saturday 22nd

9am until 12pm

@ GFKC HQ

LAST CLASSES OF 2012
The final chance of 2012 to train within the gym, get yourself in for a festive training session with your santa hat firmly on

Merry Christmas everyone, see you in 2013!

JANUARY 2013
Saturday 5th

9am until 12pm

@ GFKC HQ

FIRST CLASSES OF 2013
The gym re-opens once again for another great start to the new year, full on training and the chance to lose those extra pounds!

Happy new year to everyone and welcome back!

ROBBIE HUGHES VISITS THE GFKC!

john — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:47:24 +0000

On Saturday 17th March multi world champion points fighter Robbie Hughes visited the GFKC HQ to give a point fighting seminar to a host of over 20 students. The day started with a quick warm up and stretch with everyone in the room deadly silent listening to every word Robbie said!

The drills got started with some line work and it was very quickly noticed just how fast and precise Robbie was on executing his blitz techniques as he demonstrated to the class. Everyone started to loosen up as the afternoon went on and the focus pads came out soon after with some excellent drills to show off those silky smooth techniques! Sparring application was next on the agenda and Robbie started to let everyone into his winning secrets as to how he wins! Ears were wide open for this bit!

When the sparring started everyone got their opportunity to spar with the man himself as he blitzed his way through everyone with fast combinations, jump spinning kicks and defensive side kicks! Everyone had so much fun especially the kids as they got to spar with a legend in the making!

A big thank you to Robbie Hughes for coming down and sharing his wisdom and well done to everyone who came to train and watch!

STRIKE TEAM DUO HIT THE IRISH OPEN!

john — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:23:07 +0000

Ethan Noton and Joe Axcell competed at the Irish Open which is the newly crowned largest open martial arts tournament in the world on the weekend of March 3^rd, 4^th and made a massive impact!

The boys made their debut at the prestigious event where several countries and world class teams gather every year to battle it out in the hope to become a true champion. The arena was packed as always and there were superstars from all over the world ready to get it on.

First up was Noton in the -28kg boys point fighting category which was heavily filled with seasoned fighters from all over the world. This didn’t faze the young fighter from Grimsby as he’s been in similar situations before many times. Noton’s first fight went very well scoring points with great footwork and fast blitz techniques which are his favourite! Noton was on fire after his preliminary rounds and was showing the crowd just how fast he was with movement drawing his opponent in then blasting out his reverse punch into the body for a clean shot. As the rounds went on it was the best of the best left to battle it out for that coveted first place on the podium! Noton came up against some opposition that were nearly 5 years older than him giving them a weight advantage but yet again this didn’t faze the young talented fighter and he went out with some aggressive side kicks followed by quick backfists to score points. Noton even managed to draw one of his opponents in with a fake then as he ran in Noton stepped off his firing line with a well executed hook kick to the head to the crowds delight! After all his marvellous efforts Noton was beaten by a couple of points and earned himself a well deserved bronze medal at his first attempt inside the biggest kickboxing competition of the year.

Joe Axcell was eager for his -42kg point fighting category to begin where he stood amidst a hoard of quality fighters from across the world. The fighter from Oasis Wintringham academy was more than ready for his first round and was fired up after watching his team mate do so well! The fight finally got under way with Axcell moving well after training very hard in the gym on footwork over the past few weeks and started to un-nerve his opponent a little. Axcell’s reverse punch was waiting and as his opponent pushed forward with a side kick he let it fly into the body with such speed and power that Axcell’s hand fractured on impact causing immense pain to the young fighters hand. This was a punishing blow for Axcell as this was the first round and he felt really good prior to the fight starting. He brushed himself off and focused his thoughts and after composing himself he turned to face off against his opponent across the mat and gave the all clear to the referee for the fight to carry on. Such determination showed in the heart of Axcell as he gave it everything knowing that he couldn’t use his right hand at all! Using footwork along with aggressive side kicks followed by backfists, Axcell did everything he could to get through the round unfortunately just missing out on the win. A gutting blow for Axcell but the true grit and concentration that took him through with a fractured hand was very inspiring!

Massive well done to both boys and congratulations!

1ST EXAM OF 2012 PRODUCES STARS!

john — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:16:36 +0000

Congratulations to everyone who put their heart and soul into their latest grading exams on the weekend of March 3rd and March 4th. Yet again it was a really gruelling few hours for the students taking a range of levels from red all the way up to black belt. The grading exams are not an easy test of just combining punches and kicks, it’s about a test of will, determination, skill, balance, speed, power, self motivation and courage whether you are a mini ninja at 5 years of age or an adult student in your 50’s it’s a hard exam and everyone should be proud of their achievements! The GFKC gained another 2 junior black belts in Evan Balch and Liam Hill, well done to you all!

AINSLIE STREET CLASS TIMES

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:17:49 +0000

LEAD INSTRUCTOR AT THIS VENUE IS:

LIZZIE SUMMERS & GRAHAM COLBECK

CONTACT @ info@gfkc.co.uk

LOCATION:

WOODY’S BOXING GYM, OLD SCOUT HUT,

AINSLE STREET PARK

GRIMSBY

DN32 0LX

TIMETABLE

MONDAYS	4:30 – 5:15PM	MINI NINJAS KICKBOXING A perfect class for the little ones to start their martial arts path to black belt. Designed for ages 5 to 7 years old and kept to a minimum number of students to keep concentration levels high. The focus is on learning through fun and lots of skills and drills to keep them entertained!
	5:15 – 6:15pm	JUNIOR SAMURAI’S KICKBOXING Designed for the ages of 8 years and upwards within the first 5 belt grades. This class will teach the children the basics of kickboxing, pad work, fitness levels and if sparring is something they want then it is an option. They can work their way up the grading ladder to purple belt within this class!
	6:15 – 7pm	ADULT BEGINNERS KICKBOXING Ideal for those adults who would like to start training in the art of kickboxing, within this class the basics will be delivered every week. You can work your way up the grading ladder or just build up your technique and fitness with lots of pad work.

AIINSLIE STREET GYM

CLASS PRICES

*£35 Juniors / £40 Adults – Joining fee includes:
*Lifetime membership to the academy
*A pair of lightweight GFKC trousers for training
*A club t-shirt

*Please note that this is a martial arts school of excellence and a joining fee is compulsory after your 2 free lessons!

**All kids classes cost £3

**Adult beginners class costs £3:50

STUDENT OF THE MONTH!

john — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:42:39 +0000

Congratulations to Christian Stacey who was awarded the student of the month for January. Christian has been training at the GFKC for a little over 3 months and is already looking promising. Christian would like to start fighting in the upcoming year and progress on the grading ladder also!

Well done Christian!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH!

john — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:08 +0000

Congratulations to Tegan Chalkley who won the student of the month award for November 2011!

Tegan is one of the GFKC’s Mini Ninjas currently at Red belt level and has been training with the GFKC for a little over 7 months and is already showing huge promise.

Well done Tegan and keep up the hard work!