Little Ninjas fight like champs (From Barry And District News)

Little Ninjas fight like champs

THE Ninja Kids students of the Welsh Academy of Martial Arts/YMCA Martial Arts Club travelled to Worcester to compete in the British Open Series of the World United Martial Arts Association, with outstanding results.

First to fight on the day was novice little Ninja six-year-old Joshua Harris, who fought like a champion.

Although training for just six months, Joshua showed outstanding technical ability and without a doubt will one day be a champion within martial arts. Joshua took second place.

Next up was novice fighter Ryan Newman, who wanted to take part in both novice and advanced sections. What a performance for such a young fighter.

He dominated both sections, taking first place in the novice section and first place in the advance section.

Ryan, only a green belt, beat both novice fighters and black belts. An outstanding result.

Last up was eight-year-old Thomas Harris, who has been training from the age of five years.

Thomas has been fighting on the circuit since he was six years, and has proven that becoming a martial artist at a young age has its advantages.

Learning martial arts has helped him to gain confidence, at home and at school.

In martial arts, respect is of the utmost importance. Students also learn confidence, self-esteem, discipline, memory, and balance.

Since training. Thomas has excelled in all areas that matter in martial arts and is on the road to becoming one of the most able students within his club.

Although he has a long way to go, as martial arts don't stop when you reach a certain grade, he will one day make it as a champion in martial arts, if he continues on this path.

Anyone wishing further information should contact the YMCA on 01446 734459 or ring 07832103640. Or come along to the Little Ninjas (from four years to eight years) on Monday or Wednesday at 5pm. Nine years upward at 6pm. Mums Club - any age ladies kickboxing - at 7pm.