Shudan MMA at BATTLE ARENA
Shudan kickboxing was founded 8 years ago by Jeff Gonsalves, a enthusiastic Martial Artist who has trained in many styles including; Taekwondo, Kung fu, kicking-boxing, boxing, judo, ju jitsu, shoot fighting, self-defence and JKD. When Jeff started the club, he wanted to mix all the martial arts he had learnt over the years. Jeff attended many seminars with many of the world’s top martial artist and fighters.
After UFC 1 exploded onto the scene the martial arts world changed, most say in a positive way. Jeff decided that was the way forward and the way he would run his club. Jeff developed his syllabus to encompass, realistic techniques which would work in any environment, the street or the ring (cage), so this is the way of Shudan. Recently the club has been having major success in MMA competitions especially the local battle arena, as is illustrated below.
Saturday 27 November 2010, was the first birthday off the MMA battle arena and what an event it was. There was 12 MMA fights scheduled for the show, with 3 ISKA midland area title fights one of which was a professional title fight. Shudan MMA from Wellingborough had 5 fighters on the show with 3 off them fighting for the titles. The first Shudan fighter to make an appearance was Steven Singleton, fighting an opponent from Storm MMA. This was a very close contest thought over 3 x 3 minute rounds and it ended in a draw.
The next fighter from Shudan was Dylan D’Cruz, having his first fight, his opponent was from the BST gym based in Northampton. Again this was a really good hard and evenly fought fight which went the distance. Unfortunately for Dylan his opponent got the decision in this really close fought contest.
The next fight was for the ISKA 70kg midlands area title. Tier Blundell from Shudan, fighting another tough BST opponent. This fight was another classic. Both fighters started well landed good strikes in the early exchanges. The Tier settled down and started landing the more telling blows. By the end of the first round he was well ahead and was controlling the fight. At the start of round 2 his opponent came straight in for a take-down, trying to change the course of the fight. But this tactic did not work because Tier is a very accomplished ground fighter and was soon in control on the ground. When the fight got back to standing Tier started to land heavy hand and foot techniques, kicking his opponent to the head a few times. After some excellent work from both fighters Tier’s technique and stamina came through by stopping his opponent with some excellent strikes to win the fight by TKO.
The final fight of the evening was a professional ISKA 70 kg Midlands area title fight. Martin Sheridan from Shudan was fighting a Pro fighter from Storm MMA. Martin came out very fast hitting his opponent with some heavy punches, and kicks. He then took his opponent down and straight away took his back and went into ground and pound. Martin was in control of the fight and finished his opponent with a rear naked choke about 3 minutes into the fight. It was a brilliant win and a good way to end the show.
This was the best battle arena show ever, especially for the Shudan fighters who had won all the title fights. The main thing was the supporters saw some great fights, they were all well matched up which is a credit to the promoters, especially James Price who does most of the match making and organising of the show. The MMA battle arena has a great team behind this promotion and is going from strength to strength, so well done lads keep up the hard work. For all the fighters and coaches from Shudan, that was one hell of a performance from all of you, well done I am very proud of you all. Our opponents are going to be gunning for us now so we have to keep training hard and always looking to improve. Greatest Respect to all the martial arts clubs out there, keep up all the hard work. Lastly big respect to the Battle Arena promoters, James, Chris and Ryan, you guys are doing a great service to martial arts and the clubs really appreciate all the honest hard work you are putting in, we wish you every success in the future.
11 January 2011
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