SFKK Southern Open - September 15th 2002
Another visit to Edgebarrow Leisure centre for SSK students, another chance for some of our fighters to test their skills against opponents from all over Southern England. Our fighters took part in the Kick Jitsu and light continuous categories and as always they did us proud.

Spectators were treated to some tough and entertaining fights, Perry & Ringy Owens, James Caney, Tom Robinson, James Taylor and Lian 'Pocket Rocket' Preston really did us proud.

Perry and Ringy gave a great display of fighting at all ranges in the Kick Jitsu. Standing, taking the opponent to the ground and then working for control and submission. It was plain to see that they were enjoying themselves and not taking it all too seriously (they are brothers), but it was nice to see two evenly matched and skillfull fighters at work.


Tom, Perry, James Taylor and James Caney all fought their hearts out in the light continuous men's. They also had great support on the day; many thanks to all the students past and present who came to give their support.












Our Pocket Rocket Lian Preston had two of the most exciting fights that we've seen in a long time. She is living proof that size does NOT always matter as she took on taller fighters in her rugged, explosive style and had the spectators on the edge of their seats.

Lian, James T, James C, Perry, Ringy and Tom all walked away with well deserved trophies for their efforts and some valuable fighting experience under their belts. WELL DONE!!!!!!

As soon as I get some more pictures from the day I'll post them here so watch this space.

The next SFKK tournament takes place on the 10th of November - See you there!