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Archie Brown,

Young Promise of Karate

Archie began goju-ryu karate at a local dojo,
in May 2012, just before his 6th birthday. He
was quickly recognised of having a natural talent,
which combined with his enthusiasim and dedica-
tion has been described as potential world class.

After his first 12 months of training, Archie be-
gan to compete across the country and with great
success. Within 6 months of competing Archie
had won several titles with the highlight being
the TKF (Traditional Karate Federation) National
Kata Champion. At one of these competitions, a
GB coach for the JKF (Japanese Karate Federation)
GB Squad, asked for Archie to try out for their GB
squad. He was successful in his trials and joined
the kumite squad in January 2014.

Since receiving this high level specialist training,
Archie’s kumite has shown significant progression
with a specific, long term training plan in place,
along with great results at competitions.

Blackpool & the Fylde’s local radion station, Radio
Wave, awarded him with their ‘Future Sports Star
Award’ as recognition of his achievements so far
and his potential of the future.

On 26th July 2014, Archie represented GB in Japan
at the All Japan Goju-Kai Championships. This was
an incredible honour for any karate ka but especia-
lly for someone so young. More recently Grand- He is also the Junior Sports
master Samuel Kwok has started to induce Archie
to the wonders of Wing Chun. Archie was asked Ambassador for our local
to demonstrate at the martial arts illustrated hall district. He trains under
of fame awards and was presented with by samuel
kwok for his dedication to excellence. Last wee- Pete Watson Sensei.
kend he also demonstrated at the UK martial arts
show. Along side such names as Bill Wallace, Scott
Adkind, Michael Jai White and Zara Phythian.

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