KRMA Monthly Newsletter – January 2026
"Empowering Lives Through Martial Arts Excellence" since 2007
Dear Parents,
First of all, welcome to our BRAND NEW newsletter and..... HAPPY NEW YEAR to each and every one of you. We are so happy to be starting 2026 with all of you and we hope you like this little touch we will be adding to the updates for you all. We have had a jam packed December but we know that with Christmas now out of the way for many of you it is now back to what we all do. So let's get right to it as this month we’re focusing on consistency and perseverance in training and how encouraging small habits at home, such as practising focus or positive self-talk, makes a massive difference on and off the mats.
Thank you for being part of our Martial Arts family and we cannot wait to see you all at your dojos soon.
Shihan Andy
⚫ New Black Belts – December 2025
We are incredibly proud to congratulate the following students on achieving their Black Belt:
Oliver Devine - 1st Dan Black Belt - Freestyle Martial Arts
Noah Humphreys - 1st Dan Black Belt - Freestyle Martial Arts
Isabelle Evison - 1st Dan Black Belt - Freestyle Martial Arts
Susie Power - 1st Dan Black Belt - Traditional Katana
Caitlin Power - 2nd Dan Black Belt - Freestyle Martial Arts
Bev Green - 2nd Degree Black Belt - Kickboxing
Martha Thomas - 3rd Dan Black Belt - Freestyle Martial Arts
Kate Ellis - 3rd Dan Black Belt - Traditional Karate
Earning a Black Belt represents years of dedication, resilience, and personal growth.
View the Official Photos Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CCXhzJyb8/
🏅 End-of-Year Awards & Recognition
December saw us recognise a huge number of students for their dedication, effort, and positive attitude throughout the year. From perseverance and leadership to consistency and improvement, these awards highlight the values we work hard to develop through Martial Arts both on and off the mats.
KRMA Brigg Awards (Chosen by Shihan Andrew Banks):
Dragon Tot of the Year - Reggie McLeary
Junior Dragon of the Year - Jack Lovelace
Senior Dragon of the Year - Henry Igoe
Elite Dragon of the Year - Oliver Devine
Black Dragon of the Year - Natasha Green
Best Newcomer of the Year - Chloe Taylor-Moore
Best Attendance - Natasha Green
Best Budo Spirit - Jacob Johnsen
KRMA Barton Awards (Chosen by Sensei Jade Banks):
Junior Dragon of the Year - Lucy Evison
Senior Dragon of the Year - Reggie Hall
Elite Dragon of the Year - William Walker
Black Dragon of the Year - Joshua Scullion
Best Newcomer of the Year - Oliver Blades
Best Attendance - Reggie Hall
Best Budo Spirit - Isabelle Evison
KRMA Winterton Awards (Chosen by Sensei Carl Stothard and Sensei Sam Stothard):
Senior Dragon of the Year - Becky Waterhouse
Elite Dragon of the Year - Evie Bridge
Black Dragon of the Year - Georgia Stothard
Best Newcomer of the Year - Logan Neal
Best Attendance - Thomas Parker
Best Budo Spirit - Shane Barrick
ALL KRMA AWARDS:
Best Formal Grading (Highest Grading Score of the year) - Oliver Devine
Best Competitor (Most Medals Achieved for KRMA) - Natasha Green
Best Leadership Member (Chosen you YOU) - Bev Green
Black Belt of the Year - Bev Green
View the Official Photos Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DEeqtXQaH/
🥋 Progress Across All Levels
Alongside our senior achievements, we also celebrated belt promotions across all programmes, with fantastic progress shown by students of every age. It’s been brilliant to see confidence grow, skills sharpen, and positive habits strengthen as the year came to a close.
🎁 Christmas Toy Drive 2025 – Thank You!
December once again saw our Martial Arts family come together for the KRMA Christmas Toy Drive, supporting local families and children during the festive season.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, parents, instructors, and community supporters, we were able to collect and donate hundreds of toys, helping ensure that children in need experienced the joy of Christmas.
This annual initiative reflects the values we aim to develop through Martial Arts respect, community, kindness, and giving back. We are incredibly proud of everyone who contributed, donated, volunteered, and helped spread the word.
Thank you for showing what it truly means to be part of the KRMA family.
Why Consistent Training Matters
Children develop confidence through repetition, routine, and achievement.
Training twice a week helps reinforce focus, resilience, and positive habits both in Martial Arts and everyday life.
Small, regular efforts always beat occasional bursts of motivation.
FREE HYPER PRO TRAINING SPACES AT KRMA BRIGG AND BARTON
We are relaunching our HYPER PRO TRAINING classes at KRMA and are offering 10 FREE places for the first month for any students over the age of 7 who would like to jump on this AMAZING UPGRADE.
Check out this video!
FREE JIU-JITSU TRAINING SPACES AT KRMA BRIGG
We are also relaunching our KRMA Jiu-Jitsu Classes on Mondays at KRMA Brigg. Again we have 10 spaces available for all students over the age of 7 to get started.
Interested? Simply get in touch with Sensei Andy for more details.
🤝 KRMA Parent Partnership (KPP)
At KRMA, we believe Martial Arts is strongest when parents and instructors work together to support our students’ growth both on and off the mats.
The KRMA Parent Partnership (KPP) brings together a small group of parent volunteers who help support club events, community initiatives, and positive engagement across the year. From assisting at events to sharing ideas and feedback, the KPP plays an important role in strengthening our club culture and community connections.
Above are some of our current KPP members, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to them for giving their time, energy, and support. Their involvement helps create opportunities, experiences, and memories that benefit all our students.
If you’re someone who enjoys being involved, supporting events, or contributing to the wider Martial Arts community, the KPP may be something you’d like to be part of. There’s no pressure just a shared aim of helping the club and our students continue to grow.
If you’d like to know more, feel free to speak to a member of the team.
If friends or family have been asking about Martial Arts training, we’re always happy to help guide them. Speak to a member of the team or give them our contact number and we will be more than happy to help.
