In a backstreet Birkenhead industrial unit a mini revolution is taking place. Located at Price Street Business Centre, Team Kilbride’s Muay Thai Kickboxing club is improving the mental and physical wellbeing of children — with some going on to become national and world champions.
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Team Kilbride is an inclusive martial arts gym that teaches children discipline, respect and ethics — getting them off the streets and into the gym, whilst getting them fighting fit at the same time. From children with additional needs to children with behavioural problems, Team Kilbride has transformed the lives of countless children.
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Team Kilbride was formed in 2007 by highly decorated boxer, kick boxer and Thai kick boxer, Karl Kilbride. The club offers both adults and children from 5 years old of all sizes, gender and abilities a range of classes including Muay Thai, Thai Boxing, circuits and personal 1-2-1 training sessions. The results have been profound, leading to some heartfelt feedback and producing over 50 champions.
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In the last year alone, 9-year-old Thai became a European and World Champion, with Jerome and Jake winning World Titles and Alex and Ryan winning British Titles. Yet, despite the overwhelming success, Team Kilbride Founder, Karl Kilbride, emphasises the fact that child development is the most important thing.
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Karl said: “The child mental health crisis is very real and many children are suffering mentally, whilst also not getting enough exercise. The aim of Team Kilbride is to instil hard work, discipline, respect and good morals into kids whilst keeping them fit and healthy. We also have a policy of inclusion where children with disabilities and additional needs participate in the same classes as the other kids.”
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The approach of inclusion has had powerful results, as the method has seen more able children learn how to be compassionate and assist those with disabilities and additional needs. In turn, the children with additional needs have become empowered and more confident.
One parent said: “My boy who is 6 years old has frontal lobe brain damage. I mentioned this to Karl and he said it was no problem and to bring him down for a free week trial. What can I say? He treats him equal, helps and instructs diligently. The other kids all love it in the class and are very team spirited and there for each other.”
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This child is just one of the countless success stories that have come out of Team Kilbride over the past 17 years. From children with additional needs who have achieved the impossible to children who have become world champions against all odds, Team Kilbride has been transforming the lives of children and giving them the tools to become the best they can be.
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Karl summarized: “I had a really tough childhood and have had a difficult life with some particularly tragic deaths. This has resulted in my mental health suffering quite badly. However, through self-development and sport I’ve been able to fight my demons and turn things around. I want to pass these lessons on to kids and show them that despite hardships you can achieve anything.”
He continued: “If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you’d like to win, but think you can’t, you won’t. If you doubt once, you’ve lost. If you think you’re out-classed, you will be. You’ve got to think high and rise, you’ve got be sure of yourself before you can win a prize. Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man, but sooner or later the man who wins is the one who thinks he can!”
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Team Kilbride is located at Price Street Business Centre in Birkenhead and offers both adults and children from 5 years old of all sizes, gender and abilities a range of classes including Muay Thai, Thai Boxing, circuits and personal 1-2-1 training sessions. The club offers a free week trial and members receive a free t-shirt upon signing up.
Team Kilbride / Unit 22, Price Street Business Centre, Price Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4JQ
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