ISKA news: April 2012

26 April 2012
ISKA UK post solid numbers for the first quarter 2012

2011 saw ISKA UK reached its goal of sanctioning over 100 events in a year and judging by the first quarter numbers 2012 maybe another record breaking year. ISKA UK sanctioned 25 events in February and March 2012 including 3 World titles, 2 European titles, 1 Commonwealth title and 43 British National and regional titles. Read more
23 April 2012
Pure Force 13 features 5 ISKA European Championship title fights

Amir Subasic from the Storm Gym in Luton is not only making a name for himself as one the UK’s top trainers, he is also working towards becoming one of the UK’s leading promoters. His series of Pure Force events staged at Liquid Luton are growing with each card. Pure Force 13 Domination on the 29th April will feature no less than 5 ISKA European title fights. Read more
20 April 2012
Clan Wars 10

What a venue the Ulster Hall proved to be for Clan Wars 10. With seating all around the cage and the balcony encircling the cage it led to almost coliseums like atmosphere. Added to that the fighters came through an entrance of flames and smoke effects under a massive 20 ft crystal clear video screen coupled with the massive crowd all brought the Ulster Hall alive! The electricity was definitely in the air! Read more
16 April 2012
KRUSH 18 Crooke v Takiya

Former ISKA Bantamweight European Champion Reece Crooke continues his comeback from a long layoff on the 3rd May at Korakeun Hall, Tokyo. Crooke will face Japanese rising star Shota Takiya it’s a big step up in class but a victory for Crooke would put back near the top of the bantamweight division. Read more
12 April 2012
UFC veteran Marcus Davis fights for ISKA World Kickboxing title

The return of 'The Irish Hand Grenade' Marcus Davis to Ireland happens on Sunday, May 6th at the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. Only this time he will fight for the ISKA World Light-Cruiserweight Championship under Oriental Kickboxing Rules. Read more
9 April 2012
ISKA UK Director Wins Bruce Lee Challenge

ISKA UK Forms Director Joe Hallett has been in hard training since the beginning of the year. As he had been invited to compete in the 2nd Bruce Lee Challenge. Which was taken place at the Bercy Festival Of Martial Arts in France on 24th March. Read more
6 April 2012
ISKA English Nationals 2012 Kata/Forms

It is that time again and hasn’t it come round fast. We were back at Stockland Green Leisure centre for the ISKA Nationals 2012. This was a landmark event for the newly forms ISKA Amateur team, they have been together just over year. After months of preparation and promoting, D-day had arrived. Read more
5 April 2012
ISKA English National Championships 2012

It may have been April fool’s Day on the 1st April but with 500 competitors and some of England’s top club teams all challenging for that national title, it certainly was a day to remember. The ISKA National Championships 2012 was the place to be.On such a busy day , with a huge task ahead it was time for the ISKA team to roll up their sleeves and get this competition going. Read more
3 April 2012
3 ISKA World titles contested in Derry

Ireland’s leading Kickboxing promoter Paddy Toland staged three ISKA World title fights, at St. Columbs Hall in Derry Northern Ireland. A capacity crowd turned out to watch Ireland’s Daniel ‘Pinta’ Quigley and Natalie McCarron both challenge for a third world title and Aidan Lafferty challenge for his first title. Read more

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