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MARTIAL ARTIST WINS BOXING TITLE A LEEDS teenage black belt has won a Amateur Boxing Association of England Junior Champion title. Bianca Nixon, 16, is a black belt in Taekwondo and kickboxing and got into boxing through love of martial arts fighting. She started martial arts from age seven and currently trains at the Hunslet Club, Hillidge Road, Leeds. Bianca won her national title at Portsmouth, pushed by her desire to win a place in the British squad for the 2016 Olympics. She told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "I liked the figting side of martial arts and I had got as far as I could with it so I wanted to try something else." Her long term ambition is to become a PE teacher. She believes more girls should try boxing and said: "More girls should try it. Sparring with boys has stretched me and has helped me when I go to fights but it would be great to see more girls." She is trained by coach Paul Savery and her father Tony, 44, at the club. Tony is lifelong martial arts fan. He trained to become a boxing coach while his daughter trained at boxing. The Hunslett Club regularly trains more than 100 students and has produced many fighters who have gone on to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games. Other students have turned professional and won titles. The club trains youngsters from age five upwards. The club trains on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-14years from 4.30pm, and seniors 14-upwards from 5.30pm For more information phone: 0113 2716489 or email: club@hunsletclub.org.uk
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CAPOEIRA CLUB HOLDS A BATIZADO CEREMONY  (Caption): Group Senzala during a celebratory event at Newcastle last year By Phil Doherty phil.doherty@martialnews.co.uk NORTH East Capoeira group Senzala are holding an initiation Batizado ceremony. The style's baptism ceremony will be held at the Heaton Community Centre, Heaton, Newcastle, on Saturday, June 5th and Sunday the 6th. It is being organised by Professor Jimi "Taz" McAvoy under the supervision of Mestre Gato, GB Senzala's head. Instructor Peter Grufferty, Caranguejo, of Group Senzala North East, said: "Each Capoeira group organises a yearly event called a Batizado,which translates as Baptism. "This is a ceremony to introduce novice capoeira students into the world of Capoeira and also into there group. at this point the student is given there first cord and a Capoeira nickname. "Also at the Batizado,students who progress from one level to another take part in Troca de cordoes - changing of the cords. "The Batizado is a celebration, so many capoeiristas - a person who practices capoeira - are invited to take part. "There will be capoeiristas from the same group and other groups and styles of Capoeira. This gives all people taking part a chance to experience the different styles of Capoeira. "There are Mestres, contre Mestres and teachers invited to the event. They will pass on their knowledge and experience to the students by teaching classes and playing Capoeira with the students." What each Mestre teaches will differ as they different styles of the system. Some come from Capoeira Angola background while others follow regional styles. The students will learn sweeps, kicks, dodges and other techniques that they will then train using the Game of Capoeira - jogo de Capoeira - to practice. All the physical training will be aimed at (the game of Capoeira). It may be certain kick,dodges or sweeps. The students will be expected to practice in the jogo,the movements they have learned. As an initiate there traditions and rituals in Capoeira which have to be learned and observed. They also have to learn the music of Capoeira which will be practised by everyone taking part. Peter added: "The music is very important as it determines the speed and type of game of Capoeira is being played. "The Batizado and Troca de cordes normally take place at the end of the training weekend." Peter is also starting a new Capoeira class on Sunday, June 13th at Jupiter Health and Fitness club, Seaside Lane, Easington village, County Durham from 10am. For more information phone Professor Jimi McAvoy: 0191 586 0691 email: caranguejosenzala@hotmail.co.uk Or visit:
NORTHERN FIGHT LEAGUE - FIVE  (Caption): Action from the NFL's Muay Thai boxing night By Sean O'Connor THE Northern Fight League is planning its "Best Show" yet with both the lightweight and welterweight champions defending their crowns. Phil Flynn, the current NFL welterweight champion, is facing Steven Fenwick who beat him last time they met in the cage. Craig Jose, NFL director, said: "Phil Flynn's defence is with Steven Fenwick who previously beat Phil last time they met. "So definitely a score to settle here for Phil to prove he can keep the belt. This is one bout not to be misssed as there is a lot at stake for both fighters. "And of course, Ryan Roddy, the current NFL lightweight champion, is also defending his title so the night will be full of top action and possibly both thrills and spills. "There will also be another two full Pro fights on the card along with five Pro-B NFL rules and the usual supporting card of Semi-pro and K - 1 fights. "Its set to be a great night of action and one not to be missed by mma fans." Called Independence, the fight night spectacular will be held at Newcastle University Students Society Building, on the Sunday, July 4th. To buy tickets: Phone: TICKET HOTLINE - 0800 6523370 Online: www.northernfightleague.co.uk Email: info@northernfightleague.co.uk The NFL recently held its Muay Thai competition. RESULTS Annette Fink V Lauren Reay - Exhibition DRAW Jusso V Calum Mather - Exhibition DRAW Lawrence Hares V Chrissy Quinn - PTS Hares John Greenwood V Ross Millar - PTS Greenwood Graham Schofield V Jamie Love - TKO Rd4 Schofield Hayley Fox V Cassie Robinson - PTS Robinson Sam Bhatt V Jamie CLark - PTS Clark Shane Hopper V Dean Bell - PTS Bell Stefan Bonney V Andy Jones - PTS Jones Matt Smith V Steve Barbeiri - PTS Smith Jimmy Burn V Jonno Chipchase - PTS Chipchase |
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