Cawte brothers shine in WUMA English Championships

In a very well attended competition Weston-super-Mare fighter Josh Cawte (9) fought brilliantly to win the continuous sparring event in the Elite section of his height category and be crowned English Champion - his third title in under a year to go alongside his British and National Champion trophies. 

Josh also went on to take Silver with a narrow final defeat in the Points category.

Younger brother Ryan (aged 6) took home a Silver, in his Points category, and a Bronze in the Continuous sparring category where he fought a height group up.

Father Will heaped praise on his two sons and said: "It has been fantastic to see Josh’s confidence progress, initially started kickboxing for fitness to aide his football he went to his first fight day a year ago and has taken to competing naturally and been rewarded with three national titles in a row.

"His speed of the mark has overwhelmed his opponents in a barrage of high kicks and quick punch combinations. Anyone who has the courage to get in the ring or on the mats and compete one on one deserves a huge amount of respect.

"Ryan has been steadily improving and suffered a defeat to a very good opponent in the final of his points category. There aren’t many opponents in the over two years category at age six so Ryan again was moved up to the height category above for his continuous fighting where is his competing with opponents older and taller than himself. 

"To his credit he was competitive and landed some good shots coming away with a well deserved bronze medal."

Instructor Paul Holder added: "As an instructor of Somerset kickboxing Academy I cannot be any more prouder of these lads, they give everything they have into training and people give so much positive feedback on in class and even at competitions.

"Training to this sort of standard is never easy but the rewards are great. Dedication is key to success, and these two lads are definitely dedicated."