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Kickboxing's Rising Star

Thomas Gent is a young lad with a big hobby and he has an even bigger ambition.

What makes Thomas' goal even more incredible is that his passion for kick boxing only began last August.

"I enjoy it very much it teaches you self discipline and respect. I have already competed in three tournaments consisting of two fights each" said Thomas, from Chosen Hill School.

These are Thomas' achievements so far:

1^st grading white belt             3^rd November 2007  
1^st tournament                        20^th January 2008

English Open Championship

Venue:

Perdiswell Leisure Centre
Bilford Road
Worcester

• Semi contact   2^nd place
• Grappling      1^st place 

 2^nd grading yellow belt          2^nd February

Hop Kuin Do Interclub Tournament

Venue:

9 Shaftsbury Business Park
The Runnings, Kingsditch, Cheltenham.

• Semi Contact   1^st place
• Grappling      1^st place  

South Wales Open Tournament

Venue:

Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre
Caldicot Road
Swansea

• Grappling 1^st place

Thomas now has the chance to fight in the World Championships in November 2008 in Greece. He says "this will be expensive trip and I am looking for sponsors or donations to help me to get to Greece and fight for my country".

If you would like to help Thomas fulfil his dream, please call 01452 723071 or email clairedigby@aboutmyarea.co.uk.

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At 10:52 on 31st March 2008, elaine g commented:

thomas won the english cup in semi contact and grappling yesterday in Worcestershire. well done

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At 19:09 on 25th June 2008, elaine g commented:

Thomas has won a few more titles since march

April 6th hop kiun do 1st place (grappling0
april 6th hop kiun do 1st place (semi contact)
April 22nd wuma welsh open 1st Place (grappling\0
May 10th europeaon cup 2nd Place (semi contact)

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