Kurohasu Kickboxing Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

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KUROHASU KICKBOXING

KICKBOXING AND SHOOTBOXING

Our mission is to make the benefits of high-quality Martial Arts training accessible to as many people as possible, helping individuals of all ages experience the personal, social, and emotional growth that comes from learning, challenging themselves, and progressing through Martial Arts.

We believe that Kickboxing, specifically under Shootboxing rules, are far more than a method of developing physical skills and mental toughness. It is a journey that fosters self-confidence, strengthens communication abilities, and builds social and emotional resilience. Through dedication and consistent practice, students gain a sense of achievement, belonging, and self-belief that extends well beyond the training environment.

Martial Arts empowers individuals to grow not only as practitioners, but as people.

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Mind, Body, Spirit

At its core, this system is about more than fighting. It is the cultivation of mind, body, and spirit.

The mind is sharpened through discipline, strategy, and composure under pressure.
The body is strengthened through intense conditioning, sparring, and technical mastery.
The spirit is developed through respect, perseverance, humility, and self-control.

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COMPETITIVE SPIRIT

Competitive spirit in kickboxing motivates athletes to train hard and improve their skills. It encourages fighters to stay disciplined, focused, and determined during both training and matches. A strong competitive mindset helps kickboxers overcome challenges and perform their best under pressure. Through healthy competition, athletes develop confidence, resilience, and respect for their opponents, especially under Shootboxing rules.

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Fundamentals

Fundamental boxing skills are the foundation of everything we do. Strong footwork, balance, stance, defence, and proper punching technique are essential for long-term success and development in the sport. We place a strong emphasis on mastering these core skills through structured training and repetition, ensuring every boxer builds confidence, improves performance, and develops good habits that will serve them at every level.

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Kaizen - Ever Evolving

Kurohasu Kickboxing is a martial art built on the philosophy of constant growth and refinement, embracing the Japanese principle of Kaizen — continuous improvement. Rather than remaining fixed in tradition, Kickboxing evolves over time, adapting techniques, training methods, and strategies to remain effective in the modern world. Students are encouraged to develop not only their physical skills, but also their mindset, discipline, and understanding, always striving to become better than they were yesterday. This commitment to ongoing learning and practical evolution ensures that Kickboxing remains dynamic, relevant, and highly effective for self-defence, competition, personal development, and lifelong martial arts study.

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5 wayS of attack

The Five Ways of Attack are a core strategic framework within Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, designed to teach adaptability, timing, and efficiency in combat. These methods are:

Single Direct Attack emphasises speed and simplicity through one decisive strike
Attack by Combination uses rapid sequences to overwhelm an opponent and create opportunities.
Progressive Indirect Attack uses feints and misleading movements to manipulate reactions before striking the true target.
Hand Immobilisation Attack — controls or pins an opponent’s limbs to create clear openings.
Attack by Drawing is one of the most advanced concepts, encouraging practitioners to intentionally provoke an opponent into attacking so they can counter at the perfect moment.

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KICKBOXING & Mental Health

Martial arts offer many benefits for mental health. Regular training helps reduce stress and anxiety by encouraging focus, discipline, and physical activity. It can improve self-confidence as students develop new skills and achieve personal goals. Martial arts also teach emotional control, patience, and resilience, helping individuals cope with challenges more effectively. In addition, training with others promotes social connection and a sense of belonging. Overall, martial arts contribute to improved mood, greater self-esteem, and better emotional well-being.

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Personal Protection

Kickboxing is a dynamic and practical martial art designed to prepare students for real-world self-defence situations. Blending powerful striking techniques, effective defensive movements, and situational awareness training, it teaches practitioners how to react quickly and confidently under pressure. Unlike styles that focus purely on competition or tradition, Kickboxing emphasises realistic self-protection, helping students develop the speed, control, and mental resilience needed to stay safe in unpredictable encounters. Alongside physical skills, training in Kickboxing also builds discipline, fitness, confidence, and respect, making it a complete martial art for both personal development and effective self-defence.

SENSEI MARK RAWSON

4th Dan Ju-Jutsu (WKKO) from Shihan Rob Peples
2nd Dan Kickboxing (CMAA)
Red Prajioud Muay Thai
4th Dan Combat Karate (WKKO) from Shihan Rob Peples
3rd Dan Combudo Combat Ju-Jitsu (Combudo) from Hanshi Lee Hasdell
Level 2 Combat Sambo coach (BSF)
Rapid Assault Tactics (Jeet Kune Do Concepts) Coach from Sifu Paul Starkey
KAPAP Krav Maga L1 Coach under International Kapap Association (IKA).
Certified Power Yoga Instructor (200hrs) from Anne Marie Newland of Sun Power Yoga