What a day at Hastings Kombat Academy!
Our annual HKA Charity Open Day was an unbelievable success, bringing together families, members, and our wider community for a full day of fitness, fun, and fundraising. If you missed it, here’s a full rundown of an event we’re incredibly proud of.
Tiny But Mighty: Our Tots Lead the Way
We kicked things off with our Tots Kickboxing Class (ages 3–4), and as always, they stole the show. This session was extra special because parents were invited onto the mats to join in.
The result?
Lots of laughs, lots of energy, and lots of tiny punches and kicks flying everywhere, with more than a few parents getting “beaten up” by their little warriors! It was the perfect warm-up for an action-packed day.
Family Fitness with Our Cadets
Next up came our Cadets class, and once again parents jumped in alongside their children. The mats were filled with families training together, smiling, sweating, and creating memories that will last far beyond this Saturday morning.
Moments like these are exactly why we believe so strongly in the HKA way of life – fitness, confidence, community, and connection.
Building Momentum: Fitness Tests, Laser Tag & Padwork
From there, the day ramped up fast. We moved into:
- A one-hour fitness test that pushed everyone’s limits
- Laser Tag battles running next door (a massive hit with the kids… and quite a few adults!)
- A high-energy Padwork Blast, led by our coaching team
Every activity kept the atmosphere buzzing!!
The Grand Finale: The HKA Kickerthon
Then came the moment everyone was waiting for… THE KICKERTHON.
Five lines.
Sixty minutes.
A big goal: 10,000 kicks.
But our HKA community did what it always does; it smashed expectations.
Final total: 20,731 kicks in one hour!
An absolutely incredible achievement from everyone who took part.
All in Support of #DoItForJosh
This entire day was dedicated to supporting #DoItForJosh, a cause very close to our hearts.
On the initial count, we’ve already raised over £500, and donations continue to come in throughout the weekend. Every single pound makes a difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
A Huge Thank You to the HKA Team
None of this would have been possible without our amazing team and volunteers.
The effort, energy, organisation, and huge smiles you brought helped turn a simple open day into something genuinely special.
Thank you to everyone who came, kicked, donated, or cheered us on.
This is the #HKAWayOfLife – and we’re proud to live it with you.
#DoItForJosh #Kickerthon #HastingsKickboxing #FamilyMartialArts #HKAWayOfLife
