Kuroikaze is an eclectic style, incorporating Karate kicks with Western Boxing punches. Muay Thai techniques, locks, takedowns and throws are also a feature of this style making it a complete self defence system. Classes are held at the Mardy Village Hall every Thursday evening between 7:00pm and 8:30pm except the 1st week of the month where classes are held on a Monday. Classes also run in the St Julian's Beaufort Centre in Newport every Tuesday evening between 7:00pm and 8:00pm. Kuroikaze Martial Arts/Kickboxing was formed by Alan Morgan and Chris Morgan. Previous to this, Alan and Chris spent many years training in Modern Karate Kickboxing, formerly known as Kindai Ryu, under the guidance of Scott Carey, 5th Degree, former triple British Champion and World Title contender in both Semi-point scoring and Kickboxing formats (1987-1994) and Russell Newton, 5th Degree, who achieved double international status as a competitor in 1989/90. It was with these highly renowned and respected Gold Bar Instructors that they achieved their Degree grades. Chief Instructor, Alan (4th Degree Black Belt), has 18 years’ experience as an Instructor and has achieved Silver Badge Instructor Status with the World Kickboxing Association and is recognized as a Level 1 Instructor with the Cobra Martial Arts Association (a nationally recognised Martial Arts association to whom the club is currently affiliated). He is also a qualified ‘C’ Class referee and judge. Senior Instructor, Chris (3rd Degree Black Belt), has 14 years’ experience as an instructor. From the age of 12 to 16 he competed in Light Contact competition and then turned to Professional Full Contact Kickboxing, competing all over the country until he retired from competition in 2009. During that time he won Welsh and English Titles, held British Titles at three different weights and retired as reigning ISKA British and Commonwealth Light Middleweight Champion.
