Our Martial Arts News and Events
Congratulations
To all students who participated in the festival of martial arts,
what a fantastic day it was, enjoyed by all. Well done to you and a sincere
thank you to our sponsors, families and friends.
Three and half years of committed martial arts training in Retford with Master Andrew Blinston had lead them to this day. Students have stayed focused, determined to succeed and overcome challenges to make this grade, comments from Master Blinston “It gives me great pleasure to put this black belt around your waist and welcome you all to Black Belt Leadership training and the fantastic opportunities this holds in store for you. Students who successfully graduated on the day were: Max Donevan, Sophie, Sam Yates, Tamara Childs, Aleksandra Macioszek and Donna Barker.
North Nottinghamshire Business Awards
We are extremely pleased to announce that LynxBlack Belt Leadership Academy, Mrs Blinston and Miss Rhio Blinston have made the finals of the NNBC Awards 2016 in the following categories: Business Partnership in the Community, Business Person of the Year and Apprenticeship of the Year. The academy has won the Business Partnership in the Community for the past two years, let’s hope we can make it a third time and we are all wishing Mrs B and Miss Blinston all the very best of luck in their categories.
News Update!! Rachel Blinston brought home the award for Business Person of the Year. Congratulations
What a fantastic start to the year …..Great classes and great atmosphere!
Welcome to all our new students and parents who have joined us. Congratulations to the students who have set their goal to black belt leadership training, our new scholarship student and the six students preparing for black belt in April.
A surreal experience …. The presence of the Grand-master! Really, I can not put into words the whole experience of Grandmaster Kim Yong Ho 9th Dan, visiting to Retford and teaching the students at Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy.
"A surreal, breathtaking and emotional encounter shared by all who travelled near and far. A moment in history that shan't be forgotten" Guests arrived early that morning to be welcomed by Master Andrew Blinston and Rachel Blinston, including Master Blinston's very first female instructor Master Susan Greaves , a silver commonwealth medal winner in her prime, leader of the council Simon Greaves and instructors from the united kingdom. Welcome speeches and the history of the Grandmaster were read along with emails of support from the district council , sports development team and Help for hero regional fundraiser. A heartwarming speech was delivered by the Grandmaster himself, whilst leader of the council Simon, also touched upon the development of the professional martial arts school and students success, its community spirit and the wisdom of the Grandmaster.
As the Grandmaster made his entrance into the academy with Master Blinston, excitement and anticipation filled the air. The Korean National anthem could be heard playing on the saxophone by Lynx student Robert Macoiszek, where upon Grandmaster Kim Yong Ho presented the District Council with a Korean scroll, signature of the Chungdokwan founder.
The seminar began with a highly energised warm up and Grandmaster Kim 74 years young,educated and trained with the students like the world legend he is. Speaking five languages and travelling the world to teach the “true spirit of martial arts”, Morocco, Portugal, Luxembourg, Greece and England to name a few. Master Kim's translation can be quite amusing and an ice breaker at times, however this is a Grandmaster who has trained body guards and official's who were responsible for the safety of the Vietnamese Prime Minister and was posted as an advisor to a Vietnamese General, before taking the role as an instructor in Iran, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Every moment of the seminar was captured on photo and filmed by local photographer Sally Outram, who also felt privileged to be in his presence. Although there is so much to say about this Master's knowledge, power, speed and experience, there was a moment in the seminar, when he used his own inner strength and breaking technique's against a athletic martial artist, who couldn't move the Grandmaster Kim off his spot nor use his own martial arts techniques to counter attack the Grandmaster.
Speaking about his own martial arts life experiences the Grandmaster placed a huge emphasis on family importance, the support, commitment and love of the martial arts “a family of martial artists” and the relationship he builds with the smaller students is quite something, he can command their attention instantly, has a warm and caring nature with a power of grandeur and authority, this is amazing to watch. His interaction with spectators and parents is also quite endearing as he has the ability to engage them into every fine detail of the seminar.
Grandmaster Kim Yong Ho 9th Dan, President of the World Chungdokwan and the World Mudo Academy spent three hours with the students of Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy and visiting martial artists and It was truly amazing! Master Blinston has always trained under the Grandmaster and completed in the World Championships in 2002 in Morocco as a coach and competitor for the British team, bringing home 3 medals. Master Blinston is the general secretary of the “ Mudo Academy of Great Britain” and continues to support Grandmaster Kim in sharing his knowledge.
This seminar was conducted in celebration for four years of success of the Retford students and all associated with Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy.
When speaking with Master Andrew Blinston “We will never forget this moment, it is a part of our history, to bring your Korean Grandmaster to teach yours students and visiting guests at Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy is surreal, its astonishing and outstanding, we are so very proud of everyone and the amazing experience we have all shared. We really do thank all those who have worked so hard and given their time, energy and passion, sincerely a big thank you to Grandmaster Kim Yong Ho, my wife Rachel and daughter Rhio.”
For any adults, children or families interested in martial arts can call the academy on 01777 700252 and ask to speak with Master Andrew Blinston for martial arts advise, there is no obligation to join the academy and we will schedule a free complimentary private lesson. Click Here or complete the Online form at the top of our webpage. Visit us in Retford at 22 Exchange Street, Retford DN22 6BL
Thank you for your time in reading my article. Regards Rachel Blinston
GRADUATION RESULTS: A summer blast !
The following students who train at Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy Retford have recently achieved the following grades in their martial arts training. Lessons are taken with Master Andrew Blinston – chief instructor and graduations take place at the full time martial arts academy on Exchange Street in Retford. Students who attend regular training sessions within their martial arts training leadership program and are on track to graduate will be put forward to take graduation by Master Blinston. The students display a variety of martial arts disciplines for their correct level of training, focusing on the Korean martial arts of one step sparring, controlled sparring, individual patterns and breaking techniques. Students at Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy are taught a full syllabus by the Master Instructor following the Mudo way of martial arts. A huge congratulation to all the students listed below.
White Belt – orange stripe: Luke Priestley, Isaac Priestley, Lydia Priestley, Charley Foster, George Scott, Linda Tive, Mia Sanderson.
White Belt – purple stripe: Tyelah Hursey, Harry Myson, Evie Jordan, Harry Sanderson, Jasmine Stubbs, Heidi Cotton, Grace Cotton, Charlotte Cotton
White Belt – yellow stripe: Joshua Bowler, Himash Foneeka.
Yellow Belt: Yellow Belt – green stripe: Donna Barker, Ella Barker, Colm Humphreys,Morgan Catley, Richard Catley, Melanie Frost, Mark Chilvers, Joshua Chilvers, Oliver Chilvers, Ben Chilvers, Alex Macioszek, Cayden Hazlett
Green Belt: Sam Yates, Sophia Yates, Tamara Childs, Max Denovan,
Green Belt – blue stripe: Jack Roberts, Emma Roberts, Oliver Stokes. Blue Belt: Ben Fosher, Robert Macioszek.
Blue Belt – red stripe: Andrea Hind, Paul Oakes, James Oakes, Shelley Harding. Red Belt: Neil Newell, Jesse Robinson.
Red Belt – black stripe: Midterm Chloe Fogg, Daniel Pratt – midterm, Sally – Ann Sanderson – midterm, Nathan Sanderson, William Sanderson Black Belt Midterm: Sylvia Brown, Stuart Davies, Harvey Elliott, Millicent Morgan and Rhio Blinston. Steven Sanderson also received his certification for Black Belt 1st Dan
“Passionate about martial arts and proud to be part of the community”
If you are interested in getting started in the martial arts leadership training, please feel free to contact us on following number: 01777 700252 and ask to speak with Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan or visit us at lynxmartialarts.com
Thank you for support Rachel Blinston
Martial arts students compete for GOLD!
It gave great pleasure for Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan and Rachel Blinston owners of Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy to host their 3rd annual Martial Arts Festival” bringing a celebration and demonstration of martial arts skills and knowledge, displayed with an array of colour, spirit and passion.
The full time professional academy situated in the heart of Retford was alive with Champions, champions of a team spirit, leaders of motivation and winners of encouragement and commitment.
Organized and hosted by the Lynx academy team the competition consisted of various categories open to all ages and capabilities. From white belt to black belt Dan grades. Students could be seen competing in the following; Technical Breaking – the art of Board Breaking, Patterns – a sequence of movements, punching and kicking, One Step Sparring – pre-arranged self-defense techniques, Free Style – a combination of patterns, weapons and dynamic moves, Sparring- controlled contact fighting and flying side kick – over a heightened pole.
The day kicked off with a welcome speech and a dynamic demonstration from Master Andrew Blinston, then straight into the competition which was full of impact and excitement. With judging and scoring being handed in at the top table and the standard of the Retfordstudents, it was clear to see that the competition was going to be extremely close in all categories. The applause from crowds that turned out in support could be heard all around, whilst parents, families and friends helped to make the day a massive success.
After the results were in and calculated, Rachel Blinston co-owner of the Academy conducted the awards presentation alongside Master Blinston, where trophies were given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and medals presented for Gold, Silver and Bronze.
The teams of students, who competed in this martial arts competition, train in Positive Start, Leadership or Scholarship programs. They had been practicing extremely hard since the beginning of this year in preparation for the “festival of martial arts competition” and to make sure they could perfect their techniques.
With music and live commentary to compliment the competition – the event went down a storm and to top off the event Totally Locally Photographer Di Fisher snapped away at the students in action.
Master Blinston had the following to say: "Three words I continuously repeat throughout my students training, these are Belief, Challenge and Commitment and each and every one of you have displayed this today! Your parents and family, along with myself and Mrs Blinston are so extremely proud of you all. Today has been a fantastic and emotional day,Well done to you all, your amazing enthusiasm, dedication and commitment have made the day so special! True Champions"
Results are as follows: All trophies and medals were sponsored by local businesses.
Break Boarding sponsored by Prodec White to Yellow/ Green Stripe:
Gold: Colm Humphreys,Silver: Alex Macioszek, Bronze: Sam Yates, A special mention Lyla - Grace Creamer
Break Boarding sponsored by Totally Locally Green Belt to Red/ Black Stripe
Gold: Robin Martin, Silver: Robert Macioszek, Bronze: Paul Oakes
Patterns sponsored by the Bay Tree Cafe White to Yellow/Green Stripe
Gold: Sam Yates, Silver: Alexsandra Macioszek, Bronze: Morgan Cnockaert
Patterns sponsored by Bassetlaw Schools Sports Association
Green Belt to Red/ Black Stripe Gold: Neil Newell, Silver: Paul Oakes, Bronze: Robert Macioszek
One Step Sparring sponsored by Contact Sports
White Belt to Yellow/Green Stripe Gold: Jennifer Lamon and Tamara Childs, Silver: Colm Humphreys and Sam Yates, Bronze: Mark Chilvers and Oliver Chilvers
One Step Sparring sponsored by Captain Jacks
Green Belt to Red/ Black Stripe Gold: Neil Newell and Robin Martin, Silver: Alexsandra and Robert Macioszek
Free Style sponsored by Focus Accounting White Belt to Green/ Blue Stripe
Gold: Sam Yates and Sophia Yates, Silver: Neil Newell, Bronze: Alexsandra and Robert Macioszek
Free Style sponsored by AutoLogix LTD Blue Belt to Black Belt Gold:
Harvey Elliot, Silver: Millicent Morgan
Black Belt section: Board Breaking Black Belt sponsored by Ram Motors.
Gold: Millicent Morgan, Silver: Rhys Garton, Bronze: Tony Cockcroft
Patterns Black Belt sponsored by Createinn
Gold: Joint: Harvey Elliot and Rhio Blinston, Silver: Hannah Downs, Bronze: Millicent Morgan
One Step Sparring Black Belts sponsored by Contact Sports
Gold: Rhys Garton and Rhio Blinston, Silver: Millicent Morgan and Hannah Downs, Bronze: Tom Norton and Simon Goy
Team event sponsored by Club Energy White Belt to Green/ Blue Stripe
Gold: The three left overs, Silver: Dream Team, Bronze: Chilly Beans
Team event sponsored by Upbeat Design Blue Belt to Black Belt
Gold: Rhmillians, Silver: The 3 LAM's, Bronze: Mac Power
Flying Side Kick sponsored by Master Andrew Blinston
Gold: Neil Newell, Silver: David Cockcroft, Bronze: James Oakes
Recognized by Master Andrew Blinston to have Outstanding Performance and Team Spirit throughout the day.
Outstanding performance up to 10 years: Morgan Cnockaert
Outstanding performance 11 years to 16 years: Harvey Elliot
Outstanding performance 17 years plus: Mr Mark Chilvers
Sparring sponsored by Contact Sports
Gold : James Oakes, Silver: Kristian Macioszek
Gold: Robin Martin, Silver: Paul Oakes
Gold: David Cockcroft, Silver: Rhys Garton
Gold: Harvey Elliot, Silver: Millicent Morgan
Gold: Rhys Garton, Silver: Rhio Blinston
Gold: Simon Goy, Silver: Neil Newell
End of results list. Special Thank you to the following sponsors; Prodec, Club Energy, Focus Accounting, Autologix LTD, Ram Motors, Createinn, Captain Jacks, The Bay Tree Cafe, Bassetlaw Schools Sports Association, Totally Locally, Contact Sports and Upbeat Designs.
Without the support of local businesses and sports professionals these events cannot be as successful as they are! Along with your press cover, great praise and encouragement you all give to our students, this gives them the additional confidence to achieve even more within their lives! We as an academy and also our parents, families, friends and supporters thank you all.
sincerely Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan & Mrs Rachel Blinston
Korean Grand Master teaches the way of martial arts..... to Retford Students
Grand Master Kim Yong Ho 9th Dan, arrived into the UK after visiting Ireland. A selection of Black Belts and Black stripes who train under the close supervision and guidance of Master Andrew Blinston, traveled up to Darlington with parents and attended.
Congratulations to Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan.
It gives me great pleasure to share the following news: On Saturday 22nd March 2014 in Ireland Master Andrew Blinston, chief instructor of Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy successfully graduated to his 6th Dan, under Grand Master Kim Yong Ho 9th Dan the founder of the World Taekwonmudo Academy and the President of the World ChungdoKwan.
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Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy is a professional Full-Time Martial Arts School for Adults, Children and Family's. Teaching a martial arts leadership life skill curriculum in Retford, North Nottinghamshire, also Karate, Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Kung fu, Tai chi, Wing Chun, Self Defense in the Retford, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire area.
Testimonials
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A few years ago a bloke in his late 40’s wandered into a white building on a street he had never been on before, he had given up playing professional Rugby League in his thirties and had done very little since. He was nearly 18 stone, very very unfit, had very little interest in any physical activity and being honest was probably about to become a health risk. He had no real interest in martial arts but thought it might be ok for his son. In the first two months of his training he actually thought that there wasn’t one bone in his body that didn’t hurt.
Roll on five and a half years and that same guy has had the absolute privilege of receiving his Black Belt Second Dan, losing four stone, gaining an extended family, learning discipline, respect, motivation in the best Martial Arts school on the planet, Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy.
That guy is me, Steve Sanderson, 2nd Dan Black Belt who has now turned the first two pages of a story and a book without an ending.
How? Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan
Mr Steve Sanderson
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Our Journey with Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy started 5 years ago when Lynx Academy was recommended to us by our son’s childminder as the best place for him to gain confidence he was lacking. Kristian, 4 at the time, a very shy boy, that wouldn't talk to his friends at pre-school, started training, with me and my wife watching him class after class. After just a few weeks we've noticed changes, he was becoming more confident, happy to demonstrate the skills he learned, focused and listening to instructions of his Master. A year later I decided to join in and train alongside Kristian, another year later my wife joined to train together as a family. Coming through the door of Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy was one of the best decisions we have made in our lives.
Training with Master Blinston is a life changing experience. Our Academy is not just about kicking and punching, it's about changing lifestyle for better, gaining leadership skills. Since we started, Kristian has become a happy child, one of the best grading students in his class at school, having loads of friends, I have started successful business, we're all fit and healthy. We can't imagine our lives without Martial Arts. There is no better place to train than Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy. We are very honoured to train under the best martial arts instructor, Master Andrew Blinston 6th Dan and I'm very proud of my family’s achievement, Kristian and my wife Aleksandra are 1st Dan Black Belts.
My name is Robert Macioszek, 2nd Dan Black Belt at Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy.
Mr Robert Macioszek
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I’d had an interest in Martial Arts for a while and looking for a new challenge. This is when I was introduced to Master Andrew Blinston and Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy. I immediately liked the feel of the academy; "It wasn’t just a room where a group ran, but a whole martial arts experience"
I was very apprehensive and nervous when I first started, but the friendly, respectful, inclusive atmosphere soon made me relax and start to enjoy my Martial Arts. There has been so much to learn and work towards physically and mentally. I’ve loved having so many new challenges and having a great work out too! I have always been included and encouraged to join in demonstrations from a white belt, up to leading demonstrations as a Scholarship Instructor. My oldest son showed an interest and he decided to start his own Martial Arts journey. To be able to train along side him and see how he has progressed and grown within the Academy is second to none
I feel very proud of my achievements – most recently a 2nd Dan, and have really enjoyed being part of the ‘Lynx Black Belt Leadership family’.
Mr Martin, Scholarship Student
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I have seen a major impact on my son's behaviour and he has been doing so well in school, he had 3 achievements in one week from school and swimming lessons.
I definitely relate his achievements to the martial arts tuition at Retford based school Lynx Black Belt Leadership Academy.
Mrs Gundogan, Leadership Student Parent
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Absolutely loved the Stretch N Flex Seminar, time went by so quickly and I felt like I had a full workout. Not only did we learn lots of stretching techniques but also the reason behind them and how easily some could be done at home. I have a feeling we only scratched the surface, but the benefits to future training will speak for themselves. I would recommend this seminar to anyone wanting to improve flexibility and core strength, just be prepared to feel it the next day.
Mrs Cadman, Leadership Student and Parent
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