KB MOMENTS OF 2024

As the year draws to a close, the KB Fitness community has been reflecting on their favourite memories of 2024 – a year filled with achievements, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments. From personal milestones to collective celebrations, the memories shared by our members highlight the unique spirit of our martial arts school.

Bess recalls her Kickboxing Purple Belt grading in June as her proudest moment: “Everyone who supported me to do my grading made it so special!” For Nick, it was his Kickboxing Purple Belt grading in December: “Finishing the purple grading together with Ruth and Timm was my favourite moment by far.” Gabi also has fond memories from her Green Belt grading and Orange Belt mock grading. She shared: “Grading alongside Donella, Yas, and Alice, and sharing the mock grading experience with Kim were my favourite moments.”

Supporting others during their journeys was just as meaningful. Kelly FN said: “I didn’t have gradings this year, but I loved being there to support everyone who trained so hard and achieved a new step in their KB journey. Kelly KB’s speech on KB Sunday was super special for me, as was filming a message for someone integral to KB’s 25 years and expressing our love and gratitude to Kelly and Dee, who are phenomenal role models.” Neil echoed this sentiment: “It’s been great this year seeing so many KB’ers reaching personal goals, earning new belts and sashes, and soaring.”

For others, it was all about the people. Ruth reflected: “That feeling of ‘we’ve done it!’ when Nick, Timm, and I got to 10 final calls for our grading on Sunday was amazing. And the sheer noise and joy from my KB peers when Marianne came back to Kung Fu – it proves what a family KB is!” Kim shared: “I second Ruth’s sentiments about KB family. My favourite moments were seeing people return I hadn’t seen in a while, and the warm reception I received when I came back from visiting family in the US. The welcome is so real.” Jenny agreed, saying: “My highlights have been seeing Marianne get back into the dojo after so many months and seeing Lloyd return to sparring with laser-sharp focus to beat us all to the top of the league.”

Moments of progress were especially rewarding for Ryan and Jess. Ryan said: “My favourite part this year has been seeing the KB Kickboxing White Belt graders join Tuesday nights with Kelly and how sharp they got with the training.” Jess added: “I think my favourite part of this year has been seeing the progress made by students who joined after a trial class with me. Watching them grow from their first punches and kicks to greater confidence, abilities, and, in some cases, belts, has been very special.”

While there were simply too many highlights to mention them all, some were captured as photos and footage to cherish for years to come. Jess shared: “I loved capturing moments like Donella taking off (featured image), as well as seeing Kelly KB fight on Sunday – it’s always such a treat to see our Chief Instructor in action!”

We’re ending the KB year on a high, as Donella illustrates in the picture! Thank you to all our members for an incredible 2024.

Here’s to a super positive 2025 filled with even more happy memories, milestones, and martial arts mastery.

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