Karate kids in high-kicking form (From Barry And District News)

Karate kids in high-kicking form

STUDENTS of the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts took part in a martial art tournament held in Glynneath.

Making his debut in his very first tournament was Joshua Harris aged eight years, who was first up to fight. Joshua did extremely well but unfortunately was beaten by more experienced fighters.

1st Place Adam Edwards - Light Contact - Adam also making his debut in his very first tournament was outstanding taking first place.

Other results:

1st Place Kyron Caddick - Semi Contact

2nd Place Hannah Harvey - Semi Contact

1st Place Ryan Newman - Semi Contact

1st Place Kyron Caddick - Light Contact

1st Place Ryan Newman - Light Contact

2nd Place James Sheekey - Light Contact

2nd Place Jordan Sheekey - Semi Contact

3rd Place James Sheekey - Semi Contact

All of the students above are part of the Team Wales Squad who will be representing Wales in the World Championships next year and the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts is looking for sponsors to take these children to the Spain, any help would be very much appreciated.

For more information come along to Barry Boys Comprehensive School on a Monday or Friday from 5pm-8pm or the Holm View Leisure Centre on Wednesday's, also from 5pm-8pm.

Little Ninjas from three-and-a-half to eight years of age, 5pm and Ladies Kickboxing 7pm-8pm, or telephone 07832103640 for more details.