Hi everyone

My name is Marcin Mazur and I am ordinary 24-year old who lives a normal life,apart from one thing: I am passionate about kickboxing.

My interest in Martial Arts started at age of 11 when my parents encouraged me to do Karate. At the start I was not a fan of it but the interest in it has increased with every session. Not just for ability to self-defend but I realised that martial arts have other viable side effects including discipline and increased self-confidence. I have trained it for 6.5 years until I moved to university.

I reached the level of 1st Kyu ( 1 belt away from black), but with time i was looking to increase my challenge. At University an opportunity to begin kickboxing has arisen which I took and i never looked back since as this sport has taken me. Every day beings new challenges and opportunities to get better. After finishing University I moved to Derby where I train to this day and gradually I began competing accross England in Bristol,Chester or Watford.

Around 10 months ago I have changed a club and my abilities and wish for further success has increased. In 2017 after being successful in Watford Open Nationals and becoming GB champion in February. I started to compete internationally in Ireland in March and Hungary in May from where I brought back silver and a bronze medals back to UK. These successes along with commitment by attending all squad trainings this year, training at my club 5-6 times a week with each session lasting at least 2 hours and attending gym to increase my strength has resulted in being chosen to represent GB in kickboxing World Championship, which will take place in Budapest 4-12 November. One of my biggest life dreams have become a reality.

Because of that I would kindly ask you to help me and contribute towards me getting to Budapest in November. The money is raised to cover flights,airport transport, hotel,food, entry fees and suit. Every pound will help.

Thank you for your help in Advance