Sensei Gain's SILVER Medal in European Competition- Holland, October 2011
Sensei Richard Smith, who is the founder of Lakeland
Ju-Jitsu Academy and Sport Nunchaku UK/Nunchaku International Vice President , has just brought home a Silver medal
for Great Britain after competing in the European Open Nunchaku Championships in Holland, with 120 being
involved this year.Sensei Smith(5th Dan Ju-Jitsu, 2nd Dan Nunchaku) competed in ten fights in total, and won
9 fights with the only fight he lost giving the judges much to
debate about.
During the awards presentation, in addition to his silver medal, Sensei Smith also received a trophy
in recognition of his Style and Spirit, a great accolade which was unanimously awarded by all 9 judges on the judging panel.
Darryl Chapman accompanied Sensei Smith to Holland, and also competed in the Championships coming a very respectable 7th.
The achievement highlights the skill involved in Nunchaku, and the growing popularity of the sport in this country.
If you would like to try a first lesson free please contact Sensei Smith on
07718 530346.
Sport Nunchaku U.K. (SNUK)is a martial arts organisation teaching confidence, respect and
disciplines to adults and young children in the Cumbria area,
under the professional tuition of Sensei Richard Smith, 5th
Dan Ju-Jitsu, 1st Dan Kobudo,Sport Nunchaku
U.K. Instructor. Ju-Jitsu Clubs
Sport Nunchaku Clubs
Sport Nunchaku
was officially set up in August 2005 (for the students within the Lakeland Ju-Jitsu Academy
established in 1997)at Kendal.
Prior to this Sensei Richard Smith
gaining 8th place in the World Championships
Morges,Switzerland(July 2005).Sensei Smith had the great honour of
Hosting the World Championships in 2010.
Sensei Smith has the following official rankings:-
5th in Europe (Dec 08,Paris)
5th in the World (March 08 Switzerland)
Alsace'09(4th in world)
Kendal -May'10 (5th in world)
Windermere -Nov'10 (Gold Medal in U.K.)
Holland-May'11 (4th in Europe)
Holland- Oct '11 (Silver Medal in Europe)
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