East Barnet martial arts students win four national medals
Tai Tsung School of Martial Arts secured three golds and one silver at the National Junior Qingda Championships.
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Four students from Tai Tsung School of Martial Arts, based in East Barnet, have returned with medals from the National Junior Qingda Championships. The school secured three gold medals and one silver medal at the national competition.
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The championships, organised by the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, took place on Saturday, November 7th, at the High Wycombe Judo Centre. Sanda, a semi-contact sparring sport that incorporates punches, kicks, and throws, was the discipline contested.
Gold medals were awarded to Harrison Ward in the boys' 16 age category, Jiyan Kavia for boys aged 13-14, and Zizo Ibrahim in the boys' 8-9 age group. Zara-Leigh Kasoki achieved a silver medal in the girls' 15-17 age category.
Sifu Robert London, chief instructor at Tai Tsung School of Martial Arts, expressed his pride in the students' accomplishments. He stated that the results reflect the students' hard work and dedication to their training. London also acknowledged the contribution of Sifu Nathan Bent, head coach of the Sanda team, for his expertise and commitment to student development.
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London added that seeing students grow in confidence and skill, culminating in national success, is highly rewarding for the instructors. The students were commended for representing the school exceptionally well.
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+Which students won medals at the National Junior Qingda Championships?
Harrison Ward, Jiyan Kavia, and Zizo Ibrahim each won gold medals. Zara-Leigh Kasoki secured a silver medal. All four students represent Tai Tsung School of Martial Arts.
+When and where were the National Junior Qingda Championships held?
The championships were held on Saturday, November 7th, at the High Wycombe Judo Centre. The event was organised by the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts.
+What is Sanda/Qingda?
Sanda, and its variant Qingda, is a semi-contact sparring sport. Competitors use punches, kicks, and throws to score points against their opponent over a set period.
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