Martial Arts

The competitors at last Sunday's event

ABS showcase karate talent in extremely successful competition

Mohammad Zamoord after taking gold at the European Championships

Mohammad Zamoord after taking gold at the European Championships

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Bradford man returns to glory days with gold at European Championships

Award-winning international medallist Katelyn Entwistle (left) has teamed up with Robin Reid Sensei (right), chief instructor at JKS Bradford

Award-winning international medallist Katelyn Entwistle (left) has teamed up with Robin Reid Sensei (right), chief instructor at JKS Bradford

Award-winning karate star giving back to the community after horror injury

Great Britain's Amy Truesdale after receiving Gold in Paris (Paralympics)

Great Britain's Amy Truesdale after receiving Gold in Paris (Paralympics)

Bradford Taekwondo Academy and Team GB partner to find next Paralympic world champion

Becca Young has been crowned English and British champion this year

Becca Young has been crowned English and British champion this year

Talented karate youngster targeting future world title shot after stellar year

Gracie Barra win Gold on the first day as a team

Gracie Barra win Gold on the first day as a team

Bradford's Gracie Barra crowned Junior World Champions

The winning students of the United Martial Arts Academy

The winning students of the United Martial Arts Academy

Olympics inspires local taekwondo centre in competition

Fusion Martial Arts Centre is renowned for its high-level training and competitive success

Fusion Martial Arts Centre is renowned for its high-level training and competitive success

Relocation for Martial Arts Centre brings added incentives for the public

Mohammed Zayan was awarded his first degree blackbelt

Mohammed Zayan was awarded his first degree blackbelt

Taekwondo star from Bradford rewarded for unmatched dedication to the sport

The young team posing with their impressive medal haul in Nottingham.

The young team posing with their impressive medal haul in Nottingham.

Bradford kickboxing club in seventh heaven after heroics on national stage

Tasif Khan (left) walks out at Horsfall on Saturday.

Tasif Khan (left) walks out at Horsfall on Saturday.

World champion boxer and Team GB rower up for biggest prizes at Bradford awards

Shihan Abrar Hussain being awarded the prestigious rank of 7th Dan (Sichidan) in Renshinkai Karate

Shihan Abrar Hussain being awarded the prestigious rank of 7th Dan (Sichidan) in Renshinkai Karate

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Chief Instructor of ABS Martial Arts has had a December to remember

One of Gracie Barra's youngsters, Olivia, celebrates winning gold.

One of Gracie Barra's youngsters, Olivia, celebrates winning gold.

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Bradford jiu-jitsu stars storm to glory at World Championships

Hayden (left) and Richard (right) celebrate their victories at the British Open in Coventry

Hayden (left) and Richard (right) celebrate their victories at the British Open in Coventry

Proud Bradford woman lauds son and husband as they win British titles together

Students of the Bradford Tomiki Aikido Club, are currently training in preparation for the 3rd WSAF (World Sport Aikido Federation)

Students of the Bradford Tomiki Aikido Club, are currently training in preparation for the 3rd WSAF (World Sport Aikido Federation)

Aikido club deep in preparations for World Championships in Japan

Yvie Ling-Hegarty had success at the ITFU World Championships in Argentina last year

Yvie Ling-Hegarty had success at the ITFU World Championships in Argentina last year

World champion taekwondo star named best young sportswoman in Bradford

Coach of the Year nominee Natalie Simpson-Kidd with protege and Young Sportswoman of the Year contender Gina Bene-Hamill.

Coach of the Year nominee Natalie Simpson-Kidd with protege and Young Sportswoman of the Year contender Gina Bene-Hamill.

Horizon "family" proud as Keighley club set for Bradford Sports Awards haul

Emily Lai, training her with Chun Fu, won her first kickboxing title

Emily Lai, training her with Chun Fu, won her first kickboxing title

Bradford schoolgirl overcomes difficulties to capture kickboxing gold

Brothers Mohammad Wahed and Zamoord Sabar celebrate receiving Stewart Howarth Community Award

Brothers Mohammad Wahed and Zamoord Sabar celebrate receiving Stewart Howarth Community Award

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Brothers celebrate more success after receiving well respected Martial Arts award

Bradford's Mark Spencer (right) competing in Kudo in Rome

Bradford's Mark Spencer (right) competing in Kudo in Rome

Bradford martial artist selected for UK’s World Championship team

THE United Martial Arts Academy celebrating their 30 years of existence

THE United Martial Arts Academy celebrating their 30 years of existence

Martial Arts Academy celebrate anniversary in style

Dom Burgess with his coaches and two gold medals.

Dom Burgess with his coaches and two gold medals.

Bradford jiu-jitsu club toasting 20 junior world champions

Bradford's Haziq Mahmood, who made his winning MMA fight debut, has been supported by Barkerend Taxis. Picture (left): DN4 Photography

Bradford's Haziq Mahmood, who made his winning MMA fight debut, has been supported by Barkerend Taxis. Picture (left): DN4 Photography

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Taxi firm support helps Bradford MMA fighter on his winning debut

Zac Toothill with a whole host of his awards.

Zac Toothill with a whole host of his awards.

Wrose superstar with world titles galore wants to be "greatest fighter ever"

Some of the juniors at the Bradford Tomiki Aikido Club. Pic: Via the club

Some of the juniors at the Bradford Tomiki Aikido Club. Pic: Via the club

Aikido club fights off pandemic struggles to gain an even brighter future

Some of the Gracie Barra Bradford bunch enjoy their latest success in Wolverhampton.

Some of the Gracie Barra Bradford bunch enjoy their latest success in Wolverhampton.

Bradford jiu-jitsu club grab 20 golds at National Championships

Some of the amazing Gracie Barra Bradford bunch at the Junior European Championships last month.

Some of the amazing Gracie Barra Bradford bunch at the Junior European Championships last month.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Forget City and Bulls, let's celebrate Bradford's world stars

Members of the team celebrating their success at the Junior European Championships in Wolverhampton.

Members of the team celebrating their success at the Junior European Championships in Wolverhampton.

Bradford jiu-jitsu club has extraordinary 22 British and European champions

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NOSTALGIA: A Selection of sports pictures from years gone by

Benjamin Whiteley stands proudly with his certificates after his amazing video effort Picture: Mark Whiteley

Benjamin Whiteley stands proudly with his certificates after his amazing video effort Picture: Mark Whiteley

Young Keighley taekwondo star achieves silver success in worldwide competition

Gina Bene-Hamill is proving quite the star in the taekwondo world already, at the age of just 11

Gina Bene-Hamill is proving quite the star in the taekwondo world already, at the age of just 11

Q&A: Taekwondo talent Gina tells us all about her journey so far

Azar Farooq Rehman, right, with his sixth Dan black belt certificate

Azar Farooq Rehman, right, with his sixth Dan black belt certificate

Bradford kickboxer earns prestigious 6th Dan black belt

Ellie Bowden celebrating success at the Nottingham Open Picture: Horizon Academy (Facebook)

Ellie Bowden celebrating success at the Nottingham Open Picture: Horizon Academy (Facebook)

Taekwondo talent Bowden battles hard to reach Olympic dream

Bradford lad Harris Hussain retained his European K1 Kickboxing title at the weekend against Danish fighter Chaya Tran.

Bradford lad Harris Hussain retained his European K1 Kickboxing title at the weekend against Danish fighter Chaya Tran.

Hussain inflicts pain on Dane to retain European Kickboxing title

Harris Hussain with his European kickboxing title and belt, won after a hard-fought encounter with French fighter Jean Gomis in Manchester

Harris Hussain with his European kickboxing title and belt, won after a hard-fought encounter with French fighter Jean Gomis in Manchester

French fighter slain by Bradford Muay Thai star Hussain

Becca Young poses with her black belt certificate

Becca Young poses with her black belt certificate

Black belt Becca keeps on achieving for King's Karate

Adam Cassere looking relaxed Picture: Emma Wragg

Adam Cassere looking relaxed Picture: Emma Wragg

Shipley star Adam has national Taekwondo glory in his sights

Philippa Johnson-Barratt with her daughter Sienna and son Rhys after the family all passed gradings

Philippa Johnson-Barratt with her daughter Sienna and son Rhys after the family all passed gradings

Pregnant mum leads Haworth family taekwondo success

Professor Craig Tetley with Gracie Barra Bradford's new British champion Lucas Smith

Professor Craig Tetley with Gracie Barra Bradford's new British champion Lucas Smith

Nap hand of British medals for plucky Gracie Barra Bradford members

Quest Taekwondo coach Mike McKenzie, left, with Jacob Barnett

Quest Taekwondo coach Mike McKenzie, left, with Jacob Barnett

Barnett targeting medal glory at maiden World University Games

Grace Barra Bradford bronze medallist Liam Scandrett trying to take his opponent to the ground

Grace Barra Bradford bronze medallist Liam Scandrett trying to take his opponent to the ground

Golden moments for Barra Bradford

Team Fulinkazan member Omar Khan, who won on his debut in Stoke via a body punch

Team Fulinkazan member Omar Khan, who won on his debut in Stoke via a body punch

Played three, won three

The TSX Taekwondo squad at St Cuthbert's Church in Wrose, with instructor David Fairley on the far left

The TSX Taekwondo squad at St Cuthbert's Church in Wrose, with instructor David Fairley on the far left

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Medals galore for taekwondo club

Callum Mullen is declared the winner

Callum Mullen is declared the winner

Mullen crowned British champion

Kick-boxers from Bradford-based Physical Impact Kickboxing came home from the World Championships in Dublin with 13 medals

Kick-boxers from Bradford-based Physical Impact Kickboxing came home from the World Championships in Dublin with 13 medals

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Magic medal tally for Bradford kickboxers in World Championships

Raeece Hussain shows off his medals

Raeece Hussain shows off his medals

Double gold and silver for Clayton kickboxer

Katelyn Entwistle shows off her silverware

Katelyn Entwistle shows off her silverware

Bradford karate star Katelyn determined to achieve 2020 Olympic dream

Horizon Taekwondo enjoyed their biggest turnout for a competition at Richard Dunn Sports Centre

Horizon Taekwondo enjoyed their biggest turnout for a competition at Richard Dunn Sports Centre

Record number for thriving Horizon Taekwondo club

Bradford schoolgirl Harleen Kaur, who won the NatWest Asian Women of Achievement Award in the sport category, makes her acceptance speech at the glitzy bash at London's Hilton on Park Lane Hotel

Bradford schoolgirl Harleen Kaur, who won the NatWest Asian Women of Achievement Award in the sport category, makes her acceptance speech at the glitzy bash at London's Hilton on Park Lane Hotel

Asian award unexpected for Bradford black belt Harleen

Rehman Ahmed Noor (centre) celebrates his success at Bradford United Martial Arts Academy's annual championships with, from left, taekwondo coach Mohammed Zamoord and Youthway's trustee Asad Hussain and head of volunteer programmes Hassan Jabar

Rehman Ahmed Noor (centre) celebrates his success at Bradford United Martial Arts Academy's annual championships with, from left, taekwondo coach Mohammed Zamoord and Youthway's trustee Asad Hussain and head of volunteer programmes Hassan Jabar

Black belt is next target for surprise package Rehman

BLACK BELTS: Paul Ellen and Rory Gallagher with Mo Ilyas

BLACK BELTS: Paul Ellen and Rory Gallagher with Mo Ilyas

Bradford's Paul Hellens wins karate black belt at the age of 70

Tegan Johnson, who has become the first female member of Onna Ju Jitsu Club to be awarded a Gold Tab 12 grading – Picture: I'm Famous Photography

Tegan Johnson, who has become the first female member of Onna Ju Jitsu Club to be awarded a Gold Tab 12 grading – Picture: I'm Famous Photography

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Tegan's tears of joy as she breaks female barrier

Ellie Bowden fought her way to a bronze medal in Liverpool

Ellie Bowden fought her way to a bronze medal in Liverpool

Stones in the road to battling Ellie reaching final

Bradford-based Fusion Martial Arts Centre, with their medals from the World Kickboxing Council's European Championships in Manchester. From left, Ste Grimshaw, Richard O'Flynn and Kieron Greenwood

Bradford-based Fusion Martial Arts Centre, with their medals from the World Kickboxing Council's European Championships in Manchester. From left, Ste Grimshaw, Richard O'Flynn and Kieron Greenwood

Fusion bring home four Euro medals