Local martial artists excel in Spain

Local martial artists Robbie Wilson & Angela Swan, representing Evolve Martial Arts, Portadown, travelled recently with several of their team mates to Santa Ponsa, Spain to compete as part of the European Open Martial Arts Championships 2014.

Cullybackey woman Angela continued her good run of form defeating a tough Spanish fighter & securing Gold in the Women’s -65kg section.

Tenyear old Ahoghill lad Robbie Wilson, a P6 pupil at Randalstown Central, defeated England’s J Scott in the Boys U12 -42kg semi final to set up an exciting final against another talented young English fighter D Oscar.

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Robbie showed his class controlling the fight with his movement & stopped his opponent in the second round scoring heavily with a succession of well timed head kicks to seal the victory.

Both fighters were delighted to add European Open Kickboxing Gold to their ever growing medal collection & would like to thank their coach Naiem Qureshi for his continued support & guidance.

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