2012's NEWS...
CHRISTMAS CLOSURE -
The club will re-open 3rd January 2012.
ASAP - CAGE COMPLETION
The steel work is up in place but barely held together. More work is needed to make it secure before the chain link can be installed. Then comes the padding. Shouldn't be too long now.
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2011's NEWS...
DECEMBER 22nd - PRESENTATION EVENING
This years awards were presented to our top students. The honory title of Student of the year went to Issie O'Flynn for her amazing concentration throughout the Minis classes and continual improvement and development, despite being only 6 years old! Issie was also the highest fundraiser for this years bagathon and appeared live on national TV for BBC Children in Need as a result.
The Best Attendance award went to last years Student of the Year, Kieron Greenwood. His attendance has been head and shoulders above everyone else's this year and he has been putting the effort in too. Well done to both of you.
DECEMBER 10th - LASER TAG
An excellent fun packed day at Lasertag. Both the kids and the adults were giggling like idiots as they charged around blasting each other. Same again in the new year? Yes please!
DECEMBER 4th - SHORAI BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
An excellent turn out to this years Shorai Nationals. Fighters from the Fusion took back a hoard of trophies, the most impressive win though was Gaz's British title for the men's -65kg MMA. He took a win in the final by means of tapping out his opponent.
DECEMBER 3rd - CHRISTMAS MEAL
Another evening was enjoyed at the Chino thai restaurant in Bradford. Thanks to all those who attended.
OCTOBER 9TH - BAGATHON III AND OPEN DAY
Excellent effort was shown from everyone and determination got us all through. Four hours of none stop kickboxing claimed 2 casualties (punchbags not people) but never the less the day was a success. The raffle will be drawn next week and all sponsor money will be totaled up once its all handed in. Thanks again to all the fundraiser's and supporters. Hope you all enjoyed the cake afterwards!
SEPTEMBER 11th - EMA BRITISH TITLE
Matt earned himself a British title in the Men's heavy weight section for light continuous after three unanimous decisions on all three of his fights. Callum then went on to take a Bronze medal for the boys -120cm semi contact. The other kids weren't as fortunate despite showing some real talent but Gareth then stepped it up again and earned himself a Bronze for the men's -80kg. Mat wasn't done either and not satisfied with one gold medal he decided to make it TWO by winning the semi contact as well.
AUGUST 1st - UNOFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW FUSION MAC
We are up and running at the moment but there are still a few jobs to do over the next couple of weeks to finish the place off. Once we've done them we'll hold an event to celebrate and kick things off in style.
JUNE 26th - LANCASHIRE OPEN COMPETITION
A hot and sticky day helped to fire up the Fusion fighters. Callum set the pace by taking a Gold medal after winning all three of his fights (not bad for his fist competition!) Kieron followed taking a Bronze (loosing out for a place in the final by just 1 point). Alex also took a Bronze in the girls section after eliminating her opponent with a fierce head kick. The Gareth ended the day for the men by winning a silver medal (again, very impressive for his 1st competition).
JUNE 3rd-5th - CAMPING TRIP
Phew! What a scorcher. Cracking weather helped to make a cracking weekend. Good food, good drink and a good atmosphere meant all the kids and adults enjoyed themselves. Thanks to all who attended and made the trip special. A few words to sum up the highlights.. Sun burn, swarm of bees, long walk, short swim, chicken pocks, burst water main, fouling football and full contact rounder's (with weapons).
APRIL 17th - COLOUR BELT GRADING
There were two separate grading took place today, one was for the kids and the other for the adults. Well done to all the students who passed and a special mention goes to Dillon and Nick who earned their Green Belt and also to Jordan, Gaynor and Laura who were awarded with first class passes for their respective belts.
APRIL 10th - TEN PIN BOWLING
Sophie Sullivan was the undisputed Ten Pin Bowling Champion of 2011 after winning the first game and then going on to win the second 'winners group'. We then moved on to celebrate at Frankie and Bennies with a good feed.
APRIL 10th - FUSION INTERCLUB
The Fusion held its first ever interclub competition. The kids began the day competing to see who could complete the most press-ups, sit-ups, round kicks and back fists. This was followed by some light contact sparring. The adults then displayed some entertaining bouts of grappling followed by more light contact rounds. Medals were awarded to all of the competitors and certificates were handed out to the kids. A big thanks go out to all of those who took part and spectated.
March 13th - EMA CHORLEY COMPETITION
A group nine fighters represented the Fusion Kickboxing at the Chorley EMA open and for most of the fighters, this was their first time. Despite their nerves, they still managed to claim three Bronze and two Silver medals between themselves for semi contact fighting.
March 6th - EVADE INTERCLUB
Kieron Greenwood and Alex Newby represented the Fusion Kickboxing at a friendly interclub gathering in Glossop. A press up, sit up and round kick challenge was undergone first, before moving on to sparring. The pair were up against some tough fighters, but still held their own. Medals and certificates were awarded to all the competitors and Kieron also earned a trophy for being the best fighter of the day.
February 20th - COLOUR BELT GRADING
Alex Newby passed her Brown Belt grading with a first class pass. As did Usman, Andy, Ian, Heidi, Kieron and Lewis for their respective belts. They all performed in a excellent grading and proved to be of a high standard. Well done to them and all the other students who passed.
January 16th - EMA, BOSTON COMPETITION
The Fusion fighters were up against some tough competition today, mainly from the referees. The worst decision being one which left our Josh having to settle for second place despite winning outright on points! Regardless of this, all our fighters came away with trophies from a tournament which sadly seems to be on its way out.
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2010's NEWS
December 23rd - FIGHT NIGHT & PRESENTATION EVENING
Thanks to everyone who played a part in the evening, that's the fighters, organizers and spectators. Well done to Kieron Greenwood for winning the Student of the Year and Heidi Bond who claimed the Best Attendance. The main raffle hamper was taken by Kieron (well deserved) and the bears name was Zolly (named by Zoltan).
Thanks to all who helped and donated prizes especially Zoltan for the hamper, it made towards a great night.
November 11th - CHEQUE PRESENTATION FOR CHARITY
A cheque for £100.00 was presented to a representative from the candle lighters charity. The money was raised as a result of the bagathon which took place in September earlier this year.
October 29th - HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY
Thanks to all those who attended the party at The Horse and Groom. There were some excellent costumes, so apologies if any of the kids had nightmares that night. They all seemed to really enjoy themselves, as did the bigger kids who took the party into town to the Gas Works afterwards.
October 16th - LIAM'S BLACK BELT GRADING
Held at the Evade Centre in Glossop. We are proud to say that he passed with flying colour's and shone out as one of the best students of the day. This was despite conceding quite a bad injury to his knee on one of his final sections. Congratulations Liam on attaining your 1st Dan.
September 4th - RE-OPENING & BAGATHON II
Sensei Joe Tierney 7th Dan cut the ribbon to open the new Fusion Kickboxing Martial Arts Centre. He then went on to surprise Sensei Michelle by awarding her with a 4th Dan qualification.
Then without further ado and with more students taking part than ever, the bagathon got underway. Four hours later, time was called and over a £1000.00 was raised. Thanks to everyone who took part on the day and all those who sponsored them.
August 20th - RACE NIGHT
The Horse and Groom public house, Beacon Rd, Wibsey held the Fusion Kickboxing's first ever race night. The event was a great success which everyone enjoyed and played a part in raising around £320.00 towards club funds.
Thanks to all the staff at the Horse and Groom who provided the winning race wine, supplied the food and made the night possible.
May 9th - ALTON TOWERS
A excited bunch from the Fusion went wild around Alton towers. Apart from the fact, that every ride appeared to break down just as we got to the front of the queue, we otherwise had a brilliant time.
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