Hi,
I’m Ben. I’m 17 and I’m a sports science student here at Newcastle College. I
am also a 2nd dan black belt in karate and as of the first of
February a member of the KUGB England Karate Squad. During my last grading, I
was asked by the head instructor, to travel up to the Red Triangle Dojo in
Liverpool for the England Squad trials. The overall trial lasted around 5
hours, with tests for everything, including stamina, coordination and speed and
I had to compete against everyone who wanted to be in the squad. As you can
imagine, I was exhausted by the end!! I will have to travel to Liverpool for
training each month and I will compete in my first Grand Slam Competition in
March this year. I am so pleased to be part of the squad as I always doubted my
own ability but I’ve had so much support from my club members and family and I
got there in the end.
Everyone at NULC Academy of Sport is very proud of Ben and achievements. We wish him the best of luck when competing and training for England. Well done Ben!!
Ben is 2nd on the left.
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