Talented 11-year-old kickboxer from Dewsbury appeals for donations to fulfil his goal of becoming a world champion

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A British Military Martial Arts Club member has qualified for the world championships later this year – but he needs funding help to realise his goal.

Since picking up kickboxing just three years ago, 11-year-old Aleksander Smith has dedicated himself to the sport, competing in competitions every month and has recently qualified for the World Karate and Kickboxing Commission (WKC) World Championships, which will take place in Albufeira, Portugal in the autumn.

Participation in the international competition is self-funded, and Aleksander and his family – formerly of Dewsbury but now living in Leeds – are appealing for donations and sponsorship in order to cover the costs of his trip, which could see him become world champion.

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Aleksander’s mum, Dorota Smith, said: “[Aleksander] loves the sport and trains five days a week, runs junior Parkruns at the weekend and competes in local and national competitions one or two times a month.

11-year-old Aleksander Smith, a member of the British Military Martial Arts Club in Leeds, is appealing for donations to get him to the kickboxing world championship in Portugal this year. Picture: Dorota Smith11-year-old Aleksander Smith, a member of the British Military Martial Arts Club in Leeds, is appealing for donations to get him to the kickboxing world championship in Portugal this year. Picture: Dorota Smith
11-year-old Aleksander Smith, a member of the British Military Martial Arts Club in Leeds, is appealing for donations to get him to the kickboxing world championship in Portugal this year. Picture: Dorota Smith

"Despite training for less than three years – and starting a bit later in his years – he has shown dedication, determination and trained very, very hard to get to an advanced level.

"Aleks is currently a brown belt, and will be going for his brown belt, black stripe in the very near future. [This] will put him within one tough preparation period and grading of achieving his black belt 1st dan.”

Aleksander currently attends the British Military Martial Arts Club in Leeds and Morley.

As well as asking for donations, the kickboxer is appealing to any businesses that would be interested in sponsoring the team.

Aleksander’s Go Fund Me page can be found here.

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