Stilton father and daughter enjoy World Championship Kickboxing success in Austria

A father and daughter celebrated World Kickboxing Championship title success in Austria.

Alan and Lana Strickland from Stilton were representing Team England in the hotly-contested event.

Lana Strickland (left) and her father Alan Strickland in Austria.placeholder image
Lana Strickland (left) and her father Alan Strickland in Austria.

Lana (17) proved to be one of the stars of the show as she won a gold medal in the adults under 60kg full contact event as well as four silver medals and three bronze medals during three days of intense competition.

And dad took first place in the ‘Taekwondo style forms - male masters black belt’.

Lana trains and is also an assistant coach at STAND Martial Arts Academy in Orton Brimbles.

Anyone wishing to take up the sport can currently enjoy a two-week free trial at the club, an offer for beginners of all ages starting from age 3.

The contact number is 07483 829403 or applications can be made through the club’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

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