Friday 26 November 2010

WAKO Pro fighter Kerry-Louise becomes Rotherham Ambassador




Well known WAKO Pro GB fighter Kerry-Louise receives her award off the Madam Mayor of Rotherham, which included a certificate off the council, a beautiful personalised certificate off Madam Mayor herself and the "Rotherham Ambassador" badge which are few and far between. What a proud day.

The award was in recognition of Kerry-Louise's success on the World Kickboxing and K1 Kickboxing Stage and her continued work within the sport itself which also involves children of the local communities.

This presentation was also attended by close friends, training partners and family.

Wednesday 24 November 2010

K1 Judges and Referees ADVANCED Course

On the 23rd November 2010 Master Cris Janson-Piers, in line with the continuing and evolving standards of WAKO Pro GB administered a K1 Judges and referees course for its A and B class judges and Referees.

The course was very in depth and covered every area of how to judge K1 fights to give the fairest representation of score. Refereeing and correct procedure was also extensively covered.

The course finalised with an AV presentation and the examination of Judges and their scorecards.

A great evening with all participants being successful and this further demonstrated why WAKO Pro continue to produce such consistent results!

Monday 15 November 2010

Grimsby Martial Arts Academys event, outstanding success sanctioned by WAKO.

Andy Allenby and Mick Blythin of Grimsby Martial Arts  promoted a fantastic evening of Kickboxing and K1 at the Beachcomber Club at Grimsby on Sunday 14th November 2010.

WAKO Pro GB were involved in helping these two professionals bring top flight entertainment to the Town. The event run so smoothly, mainly due to Mick and Andy working hand in glove with CJP and the strict but fair procedures of WAKO.

Not only did the locals have chance to see how they faired in the ring but Marco Mastrorocco (WAKO Italia) and Alexis Bolsunovs (WAKO Latvia) brought several of their students to see how they faired, so even though most of the fighters were novices it meant the show had an International feel to it with both coaches being champions for their country in the past!
Left to right: Marco Mastrorocco Italy, Lorenzo Miglietta, Edgars Dreikalis, Alexis Bolsunovs Latvia

Jordan Waring and Leif Taggart also had chance to show off their skills after returning from their successful trip to Holland where they fought K1. This was only after they had spent the evening judging and Jordan taking up one of his new trained skills in kickcounting for WAKO.

WAKO opens up a whole new World of competition for fighters and coaches alike and qualifications for officials under the World Governing Body of the highest standards.

OFFICIALS
Chief Sanctioning officer CJP, British Champion Jordan Waring C class Kick Counter 
World Champion Leif Taggart B Class Judge 
World Champion Kerry-Louise "A" Class International Judge and referee (Top table).
Also in attendance was: Phil Dews "A" Class International Judge and Chief Referee for 
WAKO GB and WAKO  Pro GB.
Luke Farmer "A" class Judge.

Once again, thanks to Mick and Andy, a tremendous effort and all your hard work paid off gents!! There were some great bouts with great action, some great fight matching and every bout was won on a unanimous decision showing the judges and WAKO's exacting standards win over yet again.

RESULTS

Giacoma Materia RAW v Kevin Benson GFKC
F/C Amateur -91kg
Winner Benson Points

Gaz West Primal Gym v Dan Thickett GFKC
F/C Amateur -81kg
Winner West Points

Lorenzo Miglietta RAW v Edgars Dreikalis Musashi
K1 Amateur -71kg
Winner Dreikalis Points

Alex Grigorjev Musashi v Ben Horsewood GMAA
F/C Amateur -67kg
Winner Horsewood Points


There are  already talks about where GMAA are going next with shows and what they can bring to the coast. The K1 system was fought and demonstrated on the night along with kickboxing, with K1 being a newer style of the two and the public being less familiar with it. However Grimsby is no stranger to boxing fight nights and these seem to stay very strong. GMAA promote their own boxing events which can attract over 600 people at each show!
SOME ACTION SHOTS FROM THE NIGHT! ...........


Monday 1 November 2010

WAKO Pro GB and WAKO GB Gold Star promoters

The following promoters have been recognised by WAKO as Gold Star promoters.
This means these people have all been involved within WAKO now for a long period of time and have also taken part in meetings and courses in relation to "Good Promoting".

The award was developed 6 months ago and today, 1st November 2010 is the 1st day of its official launch.
For the full prospectus and promoters pack and news of the next Promoters course please contact
Cris Janson-Piers
at
crisjansonpiers@googlemail.com


WAKO GOLD STAR PROMOTERS
Wesley Fagan NEKA
Tony Willis 5 Elements
Jez Hall Satori Martial Arts
Paul Powers Richard Hepworth SDF
and
Diamond Glove Promotions