Hicks Family Martial Arts Club dominated at 'Peterborough Championship Series' event

A team of 21 claimed 23 medals between them, 10 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze, at an event that has been running for 26 years. Aryia Townsend, Arshan Nash and eight year-old Theo Owen won two golds apiece.

The gold medal winners were: Bob Nash Challenge Match; Ravi Panchal Under 5ft 2" Junior Cadet; Aryia Townsend Creative Kata Musical & Points Under 4ft 4"; Arshan Nash Points Under 60kg & Continuous Under 60kg; Theo Owen Points Under 4ft 4" & Under 8 Years old Open Weight; Oliver Profitt Points Under 62kg; Kye Prior Points Over 83kg.

The silver medallists were: Ravi Panchal Points Under 5ft 6" & Continuous Under 48kg; Oliver Profitt Points Under 60k; Winter Townsend points 5 years and under; Oscar Owen Creative Kata Musical; Arthur Hutchinson Points Under 4ft 4"; Kye Prior Points Under 83kg

And the bronze medal winners were: Kye Prior Continuous Under 83kg; James Thurling Creative Kata; Amir Nash Points Under 83kg; Charles Hutchinson points 5 years and under; Issac Lok Points Under 4ft 4".

“We are incredibly proud of all our students,” said Sensei Andrew Hicks, club founder and chief instructor. “Their achievements at this event demonstrate their commitment and the high standards we set at our school. But more importantly, it’s about the teamwork and support they show each other. That’s what truly makes us proud.”

The success at the Peterborough Championship Series is just the latest milestone for Hicks Family Martial Arts School. The school has a long history of nurturing talent and developing athletes who go on to compete at national and international levels. Their students regularly achieve top results in regional, national, and international competitions, earning accolades and recognition for their skill and sportsmanship.

The team is already preparing for future competitions, including the upcoming Flanders Cup in Belgium in June.