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Once students have developed competent skills, tournaments can
be entered. Competing can be exceptionally rewarding and
satisfying; it is such a challenging experience.
For a number of reasons, Kelly Bunyan no longer takes her
students to external competitions, preferring to host KB Kickboxing's own 8 Event League.
The KB Champions League enables all levels to safely compete
until the KB Champion in each division raises their trophies;
it is traditional for the winners to drink out of the trophy
at the KB Christmas party. See two KB Champions above, with
Chief Instructor, Kelly Bunyan.
There are two styles of tournaments in existence which KB
Kickboxing students can enter: 'points' and 'continuous'.
Though full contact tournaments exist, semi-contact is much
preferred as the safest and most enjoyable. KB
Kickboxing's lessons are not full contact.
KB Kickboxing
students are encouraged to compete. Just entering a
competition is an achievement in itself; it is a new-found
experience, something to learn from and cherish.
Even if a
trophy is not taken home, overcoming the fear and anxiety to
take part leaves an overwhelming feeling of self worth and
achievement. Winning is all of the aforementioned, yet
the intensity and delight is multiplied by 1,000,000.
Here are some
comments from KB Squad Members:
"The
introduction of the KB Champions League is excellent.
Providing us with healthy competition helps us to focus and
push to excel. I NEVER thought I would want to
compete...but I'm a true addict now. WHAT a buzz!"
Helen Simmons
"Thanks
again for the support yesterday, it was a real buzz getting my
first trophy.
As always, I love being part of
the squad - we're a proper team and we bring a certain class
to the tournament; respectful, professional and our clean
technique shines." Daniel Sanderman
"Thanks for yesterday, was
really cool to go and watch everyone both our guys and other
schools in all disciplines.
The whole
experience was amazing.
I was also so proud to be part
of your school which seemed to be the most supportive,
controlled and well mannered there!" Sarah Attle
"Had to write after today's
brilliant competition. Had a lot of fun, but more than
anything walked away feeling so proud to be a member of your
school - it was really nice to know that I belonged to a
school which has respect at its heart and such a great ethos,
and to feel part of such a great team. It was fantastic to be
able to cheer everyone on, and to be part of the whole
experience. I also really appreciated your calming advice both
before and at the competition. Its made me determined to train
even harder. Can't say enough how much we all value you!
Thanks!" John Masters
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