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December 18, 2022

An amazing end to an amazing year at ProKick. Congratulations to all those who belted up on Sunday 18th December at the ProKick Gym in Belfast. The scene was set with our ProKick Kids earlier in the morning, right up to our adult yellow Belters to the new high ranking Purple and Brown belt seniors. There has been a buzz in the gym all week and it was brought to a crescendo with the completion off FIVE New ProKick Black Belts which was unprecedented. Read on>>>>> 

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The Teacher, Kathryn Warren - the Councilor, Ruth Anderson - Health-worker, Sarah Stewart - Ex-Pat entrepreneur, Amanda Garett - and the Hospital Clerk, Rowena Bolt. The Fab-Five achieved one of the highest honours in Martial Arts - 'Black Belt'.

The Teacher, Kathryn Warren - the Councilor, Ruth Anderson - Health-worker, Sarah Stewart - Ex-Pat entrepreneur, Amanda Garett - and the Hospital Clerk, Rowena Bolt. The Fab-Five achieved one of the highest honours in Martial Arts - 'Black Belt'.

The kids set the standard high with many first timers getting their yellow belt right up to Ethan Rodgers making the grade for his Jnr brown belt. A big well done to all the kids who were excellent and showed a lot of desire and pride in being a ProKicker.

A big well done to all the kids who were excellent and showed a lot of desire and pride in being a ProKicker.
A big well done to all the kids who were excellent and showed a lot of desire and pride in being a ProKicker.

As the sun rose on this December morning, the five ladies were back in the gym facing another test of their self defence drills, circle training and syllabus. Whilst, there were bumps and bruises aplenty between the five, they each had a steely determination to make it through this final day.

Sunday saw five of our ProKick seniors make it to the finale after a gruelling week-long Black Belt grading. There were thoughts if all five would finish and cross the finish line, as they’ve all had moments this week when it was in doubt. They all dug deep when it mattered. They had made it. They had taken the step to black belt. Black belts Mr Dobson and Mr Malcolm took their place at the front as they were part of the ceremony.

Their brown belts were undone and their new black belts were tied around their waist by Mr Murray with smiles, tears and loud sighs of relief all round.
Their brown belts were undone and their new black belts were tied around their waist by Mr Murray with smiles, tears and loud sighs of relief all round.

Their brown belts were undone and their new black belts were tied around their waist by Mr Murray with smiles, tears and loud sighs of relief all round. Now, their first job as black belts was to help and assess those who were there to take their next step on the kickboxing ladder of excellence.

They were joined by Mr Paul Gordon, another long serving black belt, and at this stage there were 8 black belters sitting on the ring assessing those who had come to grade. No pressure!

They were joined by Mr Paul Gordon, another long serving black belt, and at this stage there were 8 black belters sitting on the ring assessing those who had come to grade. No pressure!
They were joined by Mr Paul Gordon, another long serving black belt, and at this stage there were 8 black belters sitting on the ring assessing those who had come to grade. No pressure!

This is a big part of being a black belt, paying it forward, helping out and supporting the club. And now we have a whole new quintet of them!

Congratulations to all those who belted up today, from yellow belts right up to black belt. Each person has taken the next step on their kickboxing journey and on the ProKick way of truth, discipline and respect.

New Yellow Belts - Congratulations to all those who belted up today, from yellow belts right up to black belt.
New Yellow Belts - Congratulations to all those who belted up today, from yellow belts right up to black belt.

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A Black Belt represents an achievement through years of dedication and commitment. It symbolises hard work, self-discipline, and perseverance.
Ruth Anderson, Amanda Garett, Kathryn Warren, Rowena Bolt and Sarah Stewart all seniors ProKick members are under-going their final week-long intensive training regime in preparation to achieve one of the highest honours in Martial Arts
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt 2.
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 3
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 4
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 5
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 6
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 7
Saturday Sparring for Black-Belt. 8
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. 1
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. 2 Amanda teaching
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. 3 Rowena teaching
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. 4 Kathryn teaching
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. 5 Working on the pads
Monday Day1 Grading preparation. Pictured with one of the three classes
Monday Day1 not over until we clean up - Respect
Monday Day1 not over until we clean up - the team muck in!
Monday Day1 not over until the gym is ready for the next day
Sarah puts the final touches before home after a good fight night
Reflecting on the positives and how the team can improve on the rest of the week!
Day2 - working with the Kids
Day2 - working with the Kids No.2
Day2 - working with the Kids No.3
Day2 - working with the Kids No.4
Day2 - working with the Kids No.5
Day2 - working with the Kids No.6
Day2 - working with the Kids No.6
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.1
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.2
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.3
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.4
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.5
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.6
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.7
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.8
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.9
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.10
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.11
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.12
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.13
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.14
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.15
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.16
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.17
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.18
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.19
Day2 - sparring working with the team No.20
Day2 - teaching in the orange belt class No.1
Day2 - teaching in the orange belt class No.2
Day2 - teaching in the orange belt class No.3
Classes over and it's back to basics No.1
Classes over and it's back to basics No.2
Classes over and it's back to basics No.3
Classes over and it's back to basics No.4
The team were joined by purple and 1st Brown Belters recapping on self-defence techniques and break-falls.
The team with purple and 1st Brown Belts recapping on self-defence techniques and break-falls. No.2
The team with purple and 1st Brown Belts recapping on self-defence techniques and break-falls. No.3
The team with purple and 1st Brown Belts recapping on self-defence techniques and break-falls. No.4
The team with purple and 1st Brown Belts recapping on self-defence techniques and break-falls. No.5
Sparring in the fighters class is different from normal sparring on the floor in a syllabus class
Sparring in the fighters class is different from normal sparring on the floor in a syllabus class - No2
Sparring in the fighters class is different from normal sparring on the floor in a syllabus class - No3
Sparring in the fighters class is different from normal sparring on the floor in a syllabus class - No4
End of a five-week beginners sparring course and the team all had the chance to spar on a LIVE broadcast to our private FaceBook page.
End of a five-week beginners sparring course and the team all had the chance to spar on a LIVE broadcast to our private FaceBook page. No2
Waiting their turn to enter the ring No.3
End of a five-week beginners sparring course and the team all had the chance to spar on a LIVE broadcast to our private FaceBook page. No.4
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.1
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.2
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.3
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.4
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.5
Day 4 - The team worked with the Advance Beginners, helping out teaching different elements of the ProKick Level one & Level 2 Syllabus -No.6
Day 4 Senior Class practice - 7pm
No.1 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.2 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.3 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.4 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.5 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.6 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.7 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.8 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
No.9 - 8.00pm - 8.30pm - Private Black belt extra syllabus training on evasive moves for the ring
The hopeful Fab Five, time will tell. The team with other senior members heading for BIG grades
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.1
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.2
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.3
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.4
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.5
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.6
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.7
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.8
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.9
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.10
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.11
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.12
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.13
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.14
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.15
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.16
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.17
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.18
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.19
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.20
Day Five of the Black Belt test at ProKick No.21
Pad work - Another aspect of the Black Belt - being able to pass it on in the teaching No.1
Pad work - Another aspect of the Black Belt - being able to pass it on in the teaching No.2
Pad work - Another aspect of the Black Belt - being able to pass it on in the teaching No.3
Finished Day 5 - Pad work - Another aspect of the Black Belt - being able to pass it on in the teaching No.5
Saturday 6th Day - Circle training, self-defence No.1
Saturday 6th Day - Circle training, self-defence No.2
Saturday 6th Day - Circle training, self-defence No.3
Saturday 6th Day - Circle training, self-defence No.4
Saturday 6th Day - Circle training, self-defence No.5
No.1 Break-falls, Circle training, self-defence, kicking drills on Saturday Day 6.
No.2 Break-falls, Circle training, self-defence, kicking drills on Saturday Day 6.
No.3 Break-falls, Circle training, self-defence, kicking drills on Saturday Day 6.
No.4 Break-falls, Circle training, self-defence, kicking drills on Saturday Day 6.
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.1
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.2
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.3
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.4
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.5
Saturday 10am - the team working with separate groups with pre-Grading, instructing No.6
Meeting Santa - From Raw Beginners to students who will try the Grade on 18th Dec 2022. No.
The Team with Santa - they've all put their wish list in...I wonder what it is??
Please Santa - we would like our Black Belts...
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.1
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.2
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.3
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.4
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.5
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.6
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.7
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.8
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.9
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.10
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.11
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.12
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.13
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.14
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.15
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.16
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.17
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.18
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.19
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.20
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.21
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.22
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.23
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.24
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.25
Completed the sparring sessions, 5x2 min round each with a fresh ProKicker every round No.26
More circle training for self-defence ProKick style
Humbling this exercise - Nearly finished, the cleaning duties is helped by all
An emotional mentally challenged & physically tired team - home time for food & much needed rest
Team Morning Training
Five Morning Training
Circle Training
Leo Presention To Purple
Kids Presention
A big well done to all the kids who were excellent and showed a lot of desire and pride in being a ProKicker.
Their brown belts were undone and their new black belts were tied around their waist by Mr Murray with smiles, tears and loud sighs of relief all round.
Eight Black Belters
They were joined by Mr Paul Gordon, another long serving black belt, and at this stage there were 8 black belters sitting on the ring assessing those who had come to grade. No pressure!
New Yellow Belts - Congratulations to all those who belted up today, from yellow belts right up to black belt.
Senior Levels At Pro Kick
The Teacher, Kathryn Warren - the Councilor, Ruth Anderson - Health-worker, Sarah Stewart - Ex-Pat entrepreneur, Amanda Garett - and the Hospital Clerk, Rowena Bolt. The Fab-Five achieved one of the highest honours in Martial Arts - 'Black Belt'.
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