Yang Kuai Shou Black Dragon Kickboxing & Kung Fu Association
This modern and traditional martial arts school will help you to maintain good health, increase your flexibility, feel stronger, improve co-ordination and self-defence skills. This system is open to all men, women and children. No matter what age, size or current fitness level you are, this class will help you achieve your goal to get in shape and get fit.
Chief Instructor, Clive Sutherland has over 30 years experience in Chinese Kickboxing and Kung Fu and is very knowledgeable in helping students develop physically and mentally at a pace suited to each individual. No experience or background is needed, Clive will start you off slowly in our beginners program and gradually get you into our system of training safely. Classes are friendly, educational and new members are always welcome.
Head coach and chief instructor, Clive Sutherland, 3rd degree black belt
Inter-club event, 22 October 2011
Oct 18th
- Saturday, 22 October 2011, Morelands Trading Estate, Unit 42A, Bristol Rd, Gloucester
- Modernised San Shou (freehand fighting)
- Medium to firm contact
- Strikes, kicks, trips, take downs and controlled throws
- Spectators £4, doors open 11am
- Fighters (YKS Black Dragon students only) £8, booking in time from 10am
New open workout Saturday’s
Aug 26th
Open to members and non-members, this new workout session gives you the opportunity to just turn up and do your own thing between 11am – 1.30pm every Saturday. Punch bags, focus mitts and kick pads are available if required with no coach interference unless requested. No contract or membership, just pay as you go.
Please contact Clive Sutherland for more information.
Box-fit pad and bag work classes
Aug 26th
The pad and bag work classes are designed to help you lose weight, burn calories and reduce stress without any contact or sparring. There are two classes every Thursday, one for total beginners and an earlier class for intermediate levels and above. No contract or membership are required (just pay as you go):
- 6.30 – 7.30pm, pad and bag work, beginners
Get fit and have fun at the same time - 7.30 – 8.30pm, pad and bag work, intermediate and above
Boost your fitness level and improve your striking skills
Please contact Clive Sutherland for more information.
New training venue opens
Aug 7th
Our new 2200 sq ft unit is now open at Morelands Trading Estate, Unit 42A, Bristol Rd, Gloucester. The unit is fully matted with 13 punch bags for juniors and adults and offers ample secured parking space.
- Kickboxing for men, women and children
- Kung fu for children and adults
- Fitness classes for men and women
- Tai Chi classes
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Please contact Clive Sutherland for more information or to enrol.
Grading results
Jun 30th
Well done to the following students who successfully passed their kickboxing grades at Severn Vale School. A well earned grading with all students showing good concentration and understanding of their skills. Well done!
- Harry Clarke junior red belt
- Alex Ridout junior red belt
- Ashley Ridout junior purple belt
- Luke Sibley junior blue belt
- Martina Sabadasz red belt
- Leah Jefferies purple belt
- Shane Brisland purple belt
- Charlie Ellis black belt
Inter-club event results
Jun 26th
Semi contact tournament
- Boys novice, yellow belts
- 1st Chris Drummer
- 2nd Aaron Brown
- 3rd Raj Akram
- Boys novice/intermediate, red belts
- 1st Blake Watkins
- 2nd Alex Ridout
- 3rd Harry Clarke
- Boys over 4ft, blue/purple belts
- 1st Aron Akram
- 2nd Oliver Clarke
- 3rd Barnaby Lazenbury
- Ladies novice, red/purple belts
- 1st Leah Jefferies
- 2nd Louise Clarke
- 3rd Martyna Sabadasz
- Ladies advanced, brown/black belts
- 1st Natasha Andrews
- 2nd Kelly Butler
- 3rd Asha Patel
- Mens intermediate, purple belts
- 1st Paul Cook
- 2nd Kieron McInnes
- 3rd Gary McInnes
- Mens heavyweight, purple/blue belts
- 1st Jason Brown
- 2nd Chris Sanderson
- 3rd Shane Brisland
- Mens advanced, brown/black belts
- 1st Charlie Ellis
- 2nd Shane Bishop
- 3rd Kevin Baker
Open Challenge
- Boys
- 1st Ashley Ridout
- 2nd Barnaby Lazenbury
- 3rd Oliver Clarke
- Ladies
- 1st Leah Jefferies
- 2nd Martyna Sabadasz
- 3rd Louise Clarke
- Mens
- 1st Jason Brown
- 2nd Charlie Ellis
- 3rd Shane Brisland
Grading results
Apr 16th
Well done to the following students who successfully passed their kickboxing grades at Severn Vale School on 30 March 2011. A well earned grading with all students showing good concentration and understanding of their skills. Well done!
Yellow Sash
- Raj Akram
Red Sash
- Blake Watkins
Purple Sash
- Jacob Wheeler
- Kieren McInness