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NEW BLACK BELT FOR GOLDEN GYM
Staff Reporter / 2010-07-01 13:20:01
The Kyokushinkai Karate Club, based at the Golden Gym, Torrevieja, was proud to unveil its newest black belt last week. Louis Defreitas aged 18 has been awarded the converted grade after being a pupil at the club for the past six years. Having started karate at the age of four, Kyokusinkai is the third style that Louis has become proficient in. He first started training in England, studying the traditional Shotokan style before moving on to Ishinryu, where he was a student of the multiple times World Champion, Jonathan Mottram.
Louis won his first tournament when he was only five years old, and has been collecting trophies ever since. The latest being a third place at the Valencia championships.
Speaking after being awarded his grade, Louis said ‘Karate keeps you fit and builds your confidence, and I have had many opportunities to travel around Spain, seeing different cities when competing. Another bonus is that my spoken Spanish has greatly improved!’
Chief Instructor of the Kyokushinkai Club, Sensei Antonio Celdran 2nd Dan is pleased with his newest black belt student. He said ‘Louis has consistently worked hard in training and richly deserves his grade’.
Karate sessions are held three times a week at the Golden Gym. Children’s classes are from 7:30 until 8:30 on Monday and 8 until 9 Wednesday and Friday. Adult sessions start at 8:30 Monday and 9 on Wednesday and Friday.
New pupils of all ages and abilities are always welcome. For further information ring Antonio (in Spanish) on 616 192 460, or if you would prefer to have your enquiry answered in English, email karatetorrevieja@hotmail.co.uk
Tags: Karate, Golden Gym, Torrevieja
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