Grays/HQ: Sponsored Kick
for Cancer Research
in memory of Matt Mayatt

4th December 2004

On Saturday 4th December 2004 at 1:30pm students of all ages and belt levels gathered at Headquarters after class to participate in Nicola Mayatt's Sponsored Kick in memory of her husband Matt who passed away with cancer on 28th July 2002.

Grandmaster Loke and Master Siew Ying Loke with students who
participated in the Sponsored Kick ... Tang Sou!

Students were eager to do their best and perform as many kicks as they could within the minute.

At the start of the event, each student took their turn, assisted by a 'counter' and a 'kick bag holder'. Students anxiously glanced at the wall clock as time was running out and their 'official counter' announced how many kicks they were achieving.

Blue belts kicking as hard and fast as they can!

The event was presided over by Grandmaster Loke and Master Siew Ying Loke who were pleased to see such good spirit in all the participants. Everyone did well and at the end of each session received a round of applause from the crowd.

Green belt boys - maximum concentration

Then to speed up the process, three students at a time performed their kicking challenge.

Red belt girl - front thrust kick

Tina Preston, 3rd Duan who instructs the children's class on Saturday mornings made a note of everyone's scores and verified details on their sponsorship forms.

Tina Preston, 3rd Duan and Saturday morning junior students
from Grays, many of whom participated in the sponsored kick

The best performers on the day were:

1st - John White who achieved 105 kicks
2nd - Luke Preston who achieved 98 kicks
3rd - Luke Walsh who achieved 95 kicks

So far Grays club/HQ has raised an estimated £500 and this figure is rising. This will be added to the other amounts being raised in clubs around the country.

Well done to everyone!

If you would like to contribute to this worthwhile fund-raiser please address cheques to 'Cancer Research UK' and send them to HQ or hand them to your local instructor.

Tang Sou!

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