Nottinghamshire-based and award-winning martial arts club, BKS Martial Arts & Fitness, is celebrating a phenomenal weekend of success after dominating the Peterborough Championship Series 2, one of the UK’s top national kickboxing events. After wowing at the Series 1 back in March 2025, they came back fighting stronger than ever!
‘TBKS’, the elite team of 10 fighters, brought home an astonishing 11 Gold, 2 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals, cementing BKS as one of the strongest youth kickboxing squads in the country.
The club, which is home to several ICO England Squad fighters, continues to develop exceptional young talent and this weekend’s results prove just how far their dedication, discipline, and skill can go.
Team BKS are made up of:
Kacie Danvers
Sophie Smith
Jake Kerr
Nick Sharpe
Malachi Tobin
Zack Cutts
Adam Endsor
Reece Wells
Ethan Varley
Henry Myers
Zach McKinnon – sadly unable to attend this event
Reflecting upon the outstanding results of the weekend, Head Coach Warren Bennett, who is also the ICO England Coach, said:
“I’m unbelievably proud of every single fighter this weekend. The results are incredible, but it’s the attitude, teamwork and focus that really sets them apart. The mindset across the team was phenomenal, and it’s safe to say that everyone exceeded their personal expectations with their strongest performances to date. They’re the future of this sport.”
The achievements of BKS Martial Arts & Fitness highlight the strength of grassroots sport in Nottinghamshire. The club is quickly gaining national recognition for developing elite-level talent, with athletes of all ages regularly selected for international squads and winning medals on major stages.
Coach Bennett also expressed thanks to the parents and supporters of the fighters for their encouragement and energy, not just for their own but for the whole team. He also reached out to the organisers and thanked everyone who helped to bring the Championship together to make it such a success.
As the team now looks ahead to more national events, and the ICO World Championships in October, BKS continues to grow its reputation as a powerhouse in the UK martial arts scene.
You can find out more about BKS and their programs here: https://www.facebook.com/BKSmartialartsandfitness/?locale=en_GB
Posted on 23 June 2025
