Evolution excel on world stage

A local martial arts club are celebrating yet another successful year at the WKC (World Karate & Kickboxing Commission) World Championships.  

Four athletes from Glossop based club Evolution Martial Arts, who represented the English National team at last month’s event, returned from the Spanish city of Cadiz with an impressive seven medals between them.  

Club owner and now 24-time World Champion Kelly Buxton added another world title to her staggering collection, as well as a silver medal to round off a superb week.  

Another stand out performer was 12-year-old Ole Taylor, who landed two gold medals of his own in just his second ever World Championships, along with a further two bronzes. 

Elsewhere, 13-year-old Demi-Leigh Walsh built on a stellar performance in last year’s event in Niagara Falls, adding another silver medal to her collection. 

Meanwhile, despite coming away empty handed, 10-year-old Blake Webster fought amazingly well after moving up into a new age and weight category. 

“I am super proud of my team, the kids have worked hard showing true dedication and determination not just in the 12-week fight camp in the run up to the championships but in the years of training they have already put in at such young ages, and I have no doubt that their success will continue.  

“I’d like to thank the local businesses who sponsored our team: Prizes Galore, Glossop Glass and Glazing, Richard Lloyd Homes and Colliers School of Motoring - without them we wouldn’t have been able to get there.” 

Evolution Martial Arts, who recently celebrated their 12-year anniversary, offer classes for ages 3+ all the way up to adults, and now operate from their new site in the heart of Glossop. 

For more information, visit the Evolution Martial Arts Facebook page.