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A Special Promotion at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford: Ksawery Wisniewski Earns His BJJ Blue Belt

A Special Promotion at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford: Ksawery Wisniewski Earns His BJJ Blue Belt
26 Oct
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A huge congratulations to Ksawery Wisniewski on achieving his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) blue belt at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford!

Ksawery was promoted by Head Coach Mark “Spen” Spencer, making this a particularly special occasion for both the student and his coach.

A proud moment for coach and student

This promotion carries an extra special meaning because Ksawery’s dad, Danek Wisniewski, is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford.

Danek has been training under Coach Spen for an incredible 16 years, having started just before Ksawery was born. Over those years, Spen has guided Danek through every stage of his BJJ journey, from white belt all the way to black belt.

To now have the opportunity to promote Danek’s son to blue belt is a moment to be proud of. Having coached Danek throughout his own progression, Spen was delighted to award Ksawery his blue belt and celebrate the next stage of his development.

It is a fantastic reflection of the long-standing relationships built through martial arts, where training becomes about much more than the techniques learned on the mats. It is about commitment, family, friendship and being part of a team that supports one another over many years.

The journey continues

The BJJ blue belt is an important milestone, recognising the time, dedication and hard work Ksawery has put into his training. It also marks the beginning of another chapter, with plenty more to learn, develop and achieve.

Everyone at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford is proud of Ksawery and looks forward to seeing how his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu journey progresses.

Congratulations, Ksawery, from everyone at Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford! Keep up the hard work!

Train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Bradford

Interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Team Fulinkazan / SBG Bradford welcomes new students who want to develop their skills, improve their fitness and become part of a supportive martial arts community.

Visit teamfulinkazan.co.uk to find out more and book a free trial.

Kudo Workshop in Bradford – 1st November at Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club

Kudo Workshop in Bradford – 1st November at Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club
16 Oct
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Join us for a dedicated Kudo workshop in Bradford on Sunday 1st November, from 11am to 2pm!

Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club is hosting a Kudo training workshop led by Mark Spencer, President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, improve your understanding of Kudo and train alongside other martial artists.

Whether you already practise Kudo, are preparing for an upcoming grading or want to find out more about this exciting martial art, this workshop is an excellent opportunity to get involved.

Who should attend?

  • Current Kudo practitioners: Develop your techniques, sharpen your skills and gain valuable training experience.
  • Students preparing for grading: The workshop is ideal preparation for those planning to grade at the Fulinkazan Winter Camp in November.
  • Anyone interested in Kudo: Discover more about Kudo, its techniques and its approach to martial arts and combat sports.

Training under experienced coaching is a great way to broaden your knowledge, work on your technical ability and learn alongside fellow practitioners from the Kudo community.

Event details

Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
Time: 11am–2pm
Location: Fulinkazan Martial Arts Club, Planet Fitness
Address: 2nd Floor, Coral Mills, Halifax Road, Bradford, BD6 2DN
Coach: Mark Spencer – President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo

Join us on the mats!

We look forward to welcoming Kudo practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about the sport for an afternoon of focused training, learning and development.

Whether you’re working towards your next grade or simply want to improve your Kudo, come along and make the most of this opportunity to train with experienced coaching.

Visit teamfulinkazan.co.uk to find out more about our martial arts club in Bradford.

Kudo England President Visits the Midlands for Seminar and Awards Andrew Leighton His 6th Kyu Belt

Kudo England President Visits the Midlands for Seminar and Awards Andrew Leighton His 6th Kyu Belt
25 Sep
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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.

OSU!