Well done to Ksawery Wisniewski, who represented Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club, Bradford, at a FightStar MMA interclub held at Manchester Top Team.
MMA interclubs provide valuable experience for developing fighters, giving them the opportunity to put their training into practice, test their skills and learn in a supportive competitive environment.
Ksawery was cornered on the day by his dad and Fulinkazan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Danek Wisniewski, who supported him throughout the event.
At Team Fulinkazan, we’re proud to see our students stepping up, challenging themselves and continuing to develop as martial artists. Experiences like these help build confidence, resilience and the skills needed to progress in mixed martial arts.
Well done, Ksawery, for getting out there and representing the club! We look forward to seeing you continue to develop and progress.
It was another fantastic weekend of training and martial arts for Fulinkazan, as Coach Spen joined practitioners from across the UK and overseas for the annual GKA Dojo Uncompromised Weekend of Martial Arts in Barry, South Wales.
Hosted and organised by Mal Sanchez-Jones of GKA Dojo, the weekend brought together a fantastic group of coaches and martial artists for an action-packed programme covering Kudo, No-Gi grappling, Combat Sambo, Wrestling and Medieval Combat.
A Weekend of High-Level Martial Arts Training
There was an impressive line-up of knowledgeable coaches, giving everyone the opportunity to experience different martial arts and training approaches.
Coach Spen, Head of the English Kudo Federation and Head Coach of Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club in Bradford, delivered a No-Gi seminar, sharing techniques and concepts with the group.
Bear Wrestling coaches delivered a wrestling session, providing some excellent instruction and plenty of hard training.
Mal Sanchez-Jones, Head of the Wales Kudo Federation and Head Coach of GKA Dojo, taught Combat Sambo, giving everyone the chance to explore another exciting combat discipline.
We were also joined by David, Head of the Spanish Kudo Federation, who delivered a Kudo session, bringing his knowledge and experience to the weekend.
Beach Wrestling and Medieval Combat
The training continued into the following day, with everyone heading down to Barry Beach for some beach wrestling.
Training on the sand provided a completely different challenge and made for a great session, combining hard work with plenty of fun.
The weekend then finished in spectacular fashion with a Medieval Combat session and demonstration, providing a memorable end to an already brilliant weekend.
Training Partners, New Friends and Great Memories
One of the best things about events like this is the opportunity to catch up with training partners from different clubs and countries.
The weekend brought together martial artists from all around the UK, Spain and Gran Canaria, while also giving everyone the chance to make new friends and build connections within the wider martial arts community.
For Marie and Spen from Fulinkazan, it was a fantastic opportunity to train alongside people from different backgrounds, learn from experienced coaches and enjoy a weekend completely dedicated to martial arts.
A huge thank you to Mal and everyone at GKA Dojo for organising and hosting another brilliant annual event. The combination of high-quality coaching, different martial arts, hard training and great company made it a weekend to remember.
Great training, great people and plenty of new things to take back to the mats at Fulinkazan.
Mark Spencer, President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo, which trains out of Team Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club in Bradford, recently travelled to the Midlands to deliver a Kudo seminar and spend time training with fellow martial artists.
The seminar brought together Kudo practitioners for a fantastic opportunity to develop their technical skills, learn from one another, and continue growing their understanding of Kudo.
Congratulations to Andrew Leighton on His 6th Kyu
A special highlight of the visit was the presentation of Andrew Leighton’s 6th Kyu belt.
Andrew, Head Coach at KSG, had successfully graded earlier in the year, and Mark took the opportunity during his Midlands visit to formally award him his new belt.
Achieving a new grade is an important milestone in any martial artist’s journey, recognising dedication, commitment, and continued development. Congratulations to Andrew on this well-deserved achievement.
Building the Kudo Community
As President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo, Mark plays an important role in supporting the development of Kudo across the country. Yorkshire Kudo trains out of Team Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club in Bradford, where practitioners develop their skills and continue to grow the Kudo community in the region.
Visits like this are an important part of developing Kudo across England, bringing together instructors and practitioners from different clubs to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and support the continued growth of the martial art.
A huge congratulations to Andrew on his 6th Kyu and thank you to everyone at KSG for the warm welcome and a fantastic seminar.
A huge well done to Mason and Bilal, who both stepped into the cage to compete in MMA at the Strike Kings Interclub.
It was a great opportunity for both fighters to put their training into practice, gain valuable competition experience, and test themselves in a live MMA environment.
Taking part in an interclub is an important part of a fighter’s development. It gives athletes the chance to experience the intensity of competition while continuing to develop their striking, grappling, fitness, composure, and overall fight skills.
Well done to Mason and Bilal for stepping up and representing Team Fulinkazan/Hybrid Combat. We’re proud of the work you put in during training and look forward to seeing you continue to develop on your MMA journey.
Every fight brings experience, lessons, and another opportunity to improve.
A huge well done to Josh, who competed in MMA at Combat Challenge this week.
Josh put on a really strong performance against a tough and experienced opponent, showing determination, composure, and plenty of heart throughout the fight. Although he didn’t get the win on this occasion, he should be extremely proud of the way he competed and represented Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club and Hybrid Combat.
Josh was cornered by Fulinkazan Head Coach Mark Spencer, Hybrid Combat Head Coach Suleyman Cetin and Assistant Coach Jason Johnson, who supported him throughout the event and helped prepare him for the challenge.
Every fight is an opportunity to learn, develop, and come back stronger, and Josh can take plenty of positives from this experience. Stepping into the MMA cage takes courage and commitment, and he showed both.
Well done, Josh! 👊🥊 We’re proud of your performance and look forward to seeing you back in training and continuing your MMA journey.
We’re excited to announce that new Team Fulinkazan kit items are now available in our online store!
Whether you’re training at the gym, heading to a competition, travelling to a martial arts camp, or simply want to show your support for Team Fulinkazan, we’ve added some new options to the range.
🥋 New Long-Sleeve Team Baselayer
The new Team – Rhino Longsleeve Baselayer with Back Print is a great addition for training and everyday wear.
Featuring the Fulinkazan branding on the front and back, this long-sleeve baselayer gives you another option for representing the team both on and off the mats.
🧢 New Team Fulinkazan Caps
We’ve also added two new cap options to the store:
Flexfit Embroidered Stretch Fitted Cap A fitted cap featuring the Fulinkazan logo – perfect for travelling, training, or wearing around town.
Essential Embroidered Adjustable Cap A classic adjustable cap with embroidered Fulinkazan branding, offering a simple and versatile way to represent the team.
🛒 Shop the Team Fulinkazan Kit
These new items join our existing range of Team Fulinkazan clothing and accessories, including T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, track pants, holdalls and other teamwear.
You can view the full range and order your new Team Fulinkazan kit through our official online store:
Team Fulinkazan was proud to host the Kudo England North Squad Session at Planet Fitness in Bradford on Sunday 2nd August 2026.
The session brought together Kudo practitioners and martial artists for a fantastic day of training, development, and collaboration on the mats. With the session open to clubs and martial arts styles, it was a great opportunity for practitioners to train alongside people from different backgrounds and experience levels.
The day began with a dedicated Kudo North Squad training session, focusing on technical development, practical application, and sparring. Sessions like this are an important part of developing Kudo in the North, giving practitioners the opportunity to train together, challenge themselves, and prepare for future gradings and competitions.
Following the Kudo session, the mats stayed busy with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat, bringing together grapplers for some additional rolling and the chance to share techniques and training experience.
Bringing Martial Artists Together in Bradford
One of the highlights of the day was seeing practitioners from different martial arts backgrounds training together. Kudo’s combination of striking, throws, takedowns and groundwork makes cross-training particularly valuable, and the open nature of the session allowed everyone to learn from one another.
For Team Fulinkazan, which trains Kudo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Bradford, it was fantastic to welcome fellow martial artists to our local training environment and help create a positive and supportive atmosphere on the mats.
The session also provided an opportunity for the Kudo community to continue building connections across the North of England, strengthening the growing network of practitioners and clubs developing Kudo throughout the region.
A Great Day of Training
A huge thank you to everyone who travelled to Planet Fitness Bradford and took part in the North Squad Session. The effort, attitude, and enthusiasm shown throughout the day made it a great success.
We’d also like to thank Kudo England for continuing to develop opportunities like this for practitioners across the country.
It was a fantastic day of Kudo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, training, sparring, and community, and we’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to get everyone back on the mats.
Kudo England is bringing its North Squad Session to Planet Fitness, Bradford, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, providing martial artists from across the region with the opportunity to train together, develop their skills, and experience one of the fastest-growing full-contact martial arts in the UK.
Hosted by Team Fulinkazan, Yorkshire Kudo, and Kudo England, the session is open to all clubs, all affiliations, and all martial arts styles. Whether you are an experienced Kudo practitioner or train in another striking or grappling discipline, everyone is welcome to join us on the mats.
The day will begin with a dedicated Kudo Squad Training Session from 12:00pm, focusing on technical development, sparring, and competition preparation. Following this, there will be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat from 1:45pm, giving attendees the chance to roll, share knowledge, and train with practitioners from a variety of clubs and backgrounds.
Kudo is a unique Japanese martial art that combines the striking of karate with the throws, takedowns, and submissions found in grappling arts, making it one of the most complete combat sports available today. Squad sessions provide an excellent opportunity to improve technical skills, train with new partners, and prepare for future competitions and gradings.
Event Details
Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Venue: Planet Fitness, Bradford, BD6 2DN
Schedule:
12:00pm – Kudo England North Squad Session
1:45pm – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat
Who Can Attend?
Kudo practitioners
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
Karate clubs
Judo clubs
MMA athletes
Grapplers
Martial artists from all clubs and affiliations
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, prepare for competition, or simply experience training with martial artists from across the country, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors to Bradford for another fantastic day of training.
Members of Team Fulinkazan and SBG Bradford recently attended the annual SBG Camp held at SBG Manchester, joining coaches and students from across the Straight Blast Gym network for a weekend of world-class martial arts instruction, learning, and team building.
The annual camp is one of the highlights of the SBG calendar, bringing together practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and self-defence from across the UK and beyond. The event provides a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced and accomplished coaches in the sport while strengthening connections within the wider SBG community.
This year’s camp featured an outstanding coaching lineup, including:
Matt Thornton – Founder and Head Coach of SBG Worldwide, 6th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Davey Grant – UFC Veteran and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Saul Rogers – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, Ultimate Fighter Winner, Bellator Veteran, and No-Gi European Champion
Chris Coltrane – 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Glyn Powditch – 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Matt Inman – 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and Multiple-Time BJJ Champion
Casey Jones – 3rd Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Alex Enlund – 1st Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Kevin Macaloon – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Throughout the camp, attendees took part in technical training sessions covering a wide range of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts concepts. The instruction reflected the SBG philosophy of developing effective, functional skills through intelligent training and continuous learning.
Beyond the training itself, the camp provided an excellent opportunity for members of Team Fulinkazan and SBG Bradford to connect with teammates, share experiences with practitioners from other SBG gyms, and further develop their understanding of the SBG system.
Events like the annual SBG Camp play an important role in the development of students and coaches alike, exposing them to new ideas, different training partners, and some of the best instructors in the martial arts world.
A huge thank you to SBG Manchester for hosting another fantastic event and to all the coaches who shared their knowledge throughout the weekend. We look forward to taking what we’ve learned back to the mats and continuing to develop our skills at Team Fulinkazan and SBG Bradford.
A landmark moment in the development of Kudo in England took place in London as the country’s first-ever National Kudo Grading was successfully held.
Mark Spencer, President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo and Team Fulinkazan, was part of the senior grading panel responsible for conducting this historic event. Working alongside Kudo England Vice President Ash and Technical Director Danny, Mark helped assess students from across the country as they tested for their next grades in Kudo.
The weekend brought together practitioners from clubs throughout England and marked an important step forward in the continued growth and development of Kudo nationwide.
In addition to the grading itself, attendees took part in a series of technical training sessions delivered by Mark, Ash, and Danny. These sessions provided invaluable opportunities to learn from some of the most experienced coaches in English Kudo, covering technical details, practical applications, and competition-focused training.
Congratulations to everyone who successfully graded:
5th Kyu
Kieran
6th Kyu
Colin
Dom
Tommy
Mark G
Andrew
8th Kyu
Paul
9th Kyu
Misha
Ignacio
Juiliano
Elliot
Dele
Brian
Ildiko
John
The standard throughout the weekend was outstanding, with excellent technique, strong fighting spirit, and a genuine commitment to learning displayed by all participants.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising this landmark event. England’s first National Kudo Grading was a fantastic success and highlighted the continued growth of Kudo throughout the country.
A great weekend full of Kudo, learning, friendship, and achievement. We look forward to seeing the continued development of Kudo England and the next opportunities for students to progress through the ranks.
