Kiziah Wells-Pearce successfully passed her 1st Dan Black belt grading in Korean Kickboxing on Friday 23rd August.
Kiziah is the first student in The Blackbelt Zone Fitness Academy to hold two different Black Belt Dan Grades; she is also a 2nd Dan in Shotokan Karate. Kiziah is one of the most dedicated students at the academy, putting in eight hours of training per week. She has trained at Westbury for the last six years with Tony Preston, master instructor with the academy.
The grading consists of a fitness test, combination techniques, semi-freestyle defences, kick and punch control and 20 minutes of sparring. The grading took place in Westbury at The academy’s main dojo, with family and club members watching and supporting Kiziah.
If anyone would like to try Karate, Kickboxing or Tamashii in Westbury, please call Tony Preston on 01373 859777 or 07835 714796. Classes are held 3–4 times per week and private tuition is also available. Website: www.blackbeltzone.moonfruit.com
