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11th July 2008
The first Cumbria Area Nunchaku Championships were held at Kendal Leisure Centre on Saturday, with competitors from as young as five coming from around the region to compete.
The event was organised by Sensei Richard Smith founder and instructor of Sport Nunchaku UK (SNUK). 2008 World Champion Keelan Knight, pictured right, who picked up gold in his age group at the World Nunchaku championships in Vevey, Switzerland, earlier this year also finished winner of his age group on Saturday. Also competing was Tom Miles (2008 World Bronze medallist) who came first in his age group.
Winners and all participants received trophies donated by Gordon Greaves. Sensei Smith and SNUK also thanked sponsors Asda and Crompton House bed and breakfast.
Sport Nunchaku, a martial art that involves hitting opponents with a foam flail is an ever-expanding sport in the region with Sensei Smith opening clubs in Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside and most recently Carlisle.
The event raised £583.93 towards a club minibus.
Results: 4-6yrs: 1 Alessio Cutolo, 2 Danielle Adams, 3 Brandon Wilson. 7-9ys: 1 Vova Thornton, 2 Gianaluca Cutolo, 3 Ben Cook.
10-13yrs: 1 Tom Miles, 2 Shane Mason, 3 Kieran Watson. 14yrs-17yrs: 1 Keelen Knight, 2 Adam Robinson, 3 Bradle Mcrae. Females 8-12yrs: 1 Sammy Male , 2 Jade Nugent, 3 Emily Reay. Men: 1 Richard Smith, 2 Matt Waller, 3 Geoff Cater. Women: 1 Rachel Edgar. Freestyle: 1 Keelen Knight, 2 Shane Mason, 3 Ben Cook.