Shadow Warriors bring home trophy

By Neena Kent

Shadow Warriors, a Wembley based Marshall Arts club run by Shihan Raja Badhwal celebrated a double success this Sunday (01).
Fighters from 6th Dan, Waqas Rashid, 21, of Wembley, and Masood Yousef, 32, of Slough, won two of the British Open Kickboxing titles.
The fight took place at the Bracknell Leisure centre and was organised by the World Kickboxing and Martial Association and British International Kickboxing & Martial Association.
Waqas has been training under Shihan Raja for the past three years and has gone from strength to strength, he was totally overjoyed to take the title of 71-75kg Middleweight British Open kickboxing title.
He said: "I'm really happy to win this fight, all the hard work and training has paid off. I'm now going to focus on going for the next fight. Respect and thanks to my coach Shihan Raja and all my sparring partners at Shadow Warriors Kickboxing Club."
Masood was equally delighted with his 81-91kg Heavyweight British Open kickboxing title.
He said: "I have been training with Shihan Raja for 4 years now and am proud to say that I have worked and trained very, very hard for this and have done my trainer and Club proud. Watch out for me next year!"
Shihan Raja said: "All my students are dedicated and train hard, I am very proud of them all. Marshall Arts allows young people to channel their energy in a positive way; it keeps them off the streets and teaches them self discipline and respect for others. Shadow Warriors Club is delighted to take home the two trophies."
Shadow Warriors Club can be contacted on 07903 767775.