Local martial artists to deliver range of classes

Two Northamptonshire martial artists have joined together to offer a range of new kickboxing, karate, boxing and fitness classes in the area.

Sam Lund, a british, european and world kickboxing champion, along with former British champion Luke Smith, have founded LSK Martial Arts & Fitness, and have quickly established classes in Rothwell and Mawsley, with more to come soon.

Combining experience of over 40 years between them, they have set out to blend the traditional values of martial arts such as karate and kung fu and compliment them with modern athletic training methods from boxing and freestyle kickboxing.

Head coach Smith, a 28-year-old sport science graduate from Loughborough University, said: “In usual circumstances, you would have to attend a variety of different clubs, classes and instructors to get the full spectrum of training.

“Having experienced this challenge first-hand, we thought there was a better way to impart all of the skills and knowledge required using just one platform.

“Our methods bring together modern sports science with conventional martial arts which enables us to deliver tried and tested techniques using an innovative format.

“We want to build warm and welcoming community fitness clubs, where our main ambition is to get people active, healthy and having fun.”

Further than focusing on just the local aspects, the pair also aspire to train a new breed of combat superstars.

Smith added: “Martial arts and combat sports are among the fastest growing in the world.

“Kickboxing is making serious progress towards becoming an Olympic sport while karate will be included in the 2021 Tokyo games.

“We have a number of talented young fighters with us already, and we’d love nothing more than to develop them all the way to the pinnacle of sport.”

LSK Martial Arts & Fitness currently hold classes in Rothwell (Thursdays 7.30pm-8.30pm) and Mawsley (Mondays 6.30pm-7.30pm).

For more information, visit the website www.lskmartialarts.com, email to [email protected] or call head coach Luke Smith on 07368 407983.