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Young Kickboxers Earn New Belts at Belfast ProKick Grading Event
April 26, 2025
On Saturday afternoon April 26, the ProKick Gym on Laburnum Street in east Belfast was buzzing with excitement as dozens of young students gathered for a special kids’ belt grading. Children from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels demonstrated kicks and punches in the hope of advancing up a level in the ProKick's ladder of excellence, earning promotions through the ProKick gym’s multi-level system.
Young kickboxers working towards achieving their new belt rankings at the ProKick grading event in Belfast on Saturday 26th April 2025
The atmosphere was both fun and focused: each child took a turn under the watchful eyes of their coaches and classmates. Approximately 2 hours later, it was celebrations all round as the new belts were handed out and for most they tied around their waist immediately wearing with pride and showing off the spoils of war to their parents. By the end of the afternoon almost every participant had walked away with their first or a higher belt level, many leaving with “a great sense of achievement and pride”
ProKick’s youth program offers a safe, fun environment where kids build strength, flexibility, and self-defense skills through playful, non-contact activities. Using games and a structured belt system, the program promotes discipline, coordination, and confidence. Research supports these benefits, showing martial arts improve fitness, social skills, and self-esteem. ProKick’s focus on encouragement and progression helps even shy children grow braver and more focused, fostering life skills beyond the gym.
NOTE:
New Yellow & Orange belts now attend the 11am class on Saturday's
New Green belts now attend the 12pm class on Saturday's
ProKick Kids must have permission before attending Tuesday's 6pm sparring class
