14/06/2026
Following an excellent USKA General Grading yesterday, it was the turn of the girls today as we held our USKA Female Division Grading at the USKA Fight Factory.
Under the watchful eye of Female Division Senior Instructor and Grading Examiner Ruqayya Griffith, 19 students attempted grades ranging from Red Belt (1st Grade) through to Orange Belt (4th Grade), the highest grade examined today.
Unfortunately, after a demanding 3½-hour grading examination (4½ hours including the pre-grading warm-up and preparation class), not everyone achieved the required pass mark. For those who fell short, this provides an opportunity to reflect on the areas requiring improvement before their next attempt. With the right adjustments, combined with continued commitment and dedication, we are confident they can return stronger and achieve success when they feel ready to grade again.
A special mention goes to our highest-performing students on the day:
🥋 Aliyah Ali – Yellow Belt – 91% (A-)
🥋 Zohra Begum – Yellow Belt – 94% (A-)
A big thank you to Ruqayya for the tremendous work she does preparing our girls for grading examinations, helping them progress on their martial arts journey and maintaining the high standards expected of our Female Division here at the USKA Fight Factory!
28/03/2026
This time last week we were awarding our latest 1st Dan Black Belt Grade to Maryam 'The Storm' Sarfraz!
With this being the last few days of Women's History Month we thought we'd pay tribute to this amazing young lady...
8 years of dedication.
From a young beginner…
to USKA Junior Coach…
to USKA 1st Dan Black Belt.
Maryam Sarfraz is proof that hard work, resilience and belief always pay off.
A role model for every young girl stepping onto the mats.
22/03/2026
We wrapped up an excellent grading weekend with our USKA Female Division Grading today at the USKA Fight Factory, and once again the commitment and effort on display was outstanding.
Despite taking place at the end of Ramadan and during the Eid Weekend celebrations, we had 17 of our female students step onto the mats to attempt their next coloured belts, ranging from Red Belt (1st Grade) through to Orange Belt (4th Grade).
The grading was conducted by Female Division Senior Instructor Ruqayya Griffith, who put all candidates through a thorough assessment of the USKA syllabus.
The examination lasted 3 hours (4 hours including the preparation and warm-up class), with every student tested across all required techniques and criteria.
Overall, the standard was consistent, with some very solid performances throughout. Each student received individual feedback following their grading, highlighting both their strengths and areas for continued improvement as they progress on their martial arts journey.
Congratulations to all of our successful candidates, a fantastic achievement and a step forward in your development.
As always, a big thank you to Ruqayya and the coaching team for their continued hard work and dedication in preparing our Female Division students to such a high standard.
Our next Female Division Grading will take place in June for those looking to progress to their next belts.
Remember… the hard work starts now. If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
01/03/2026
Here is the 26th USKA Fight Factory 'Combination Of The Week'.
The Weekly Combinations will feature various Kickboxing, Boxing, K-1, Low Kick and Continuous drills on the Pads, Bag and in Shadow Boxing format with a slow motion break down followed by an example of full flow ex*****on.
We hope you will find them useful and a good training aid to help you with ideas to practice.
This Combination is presented by USKA Junior Coach Julia Glowacz and Assisted by USKA Senior Grade Sumayya Griffith.
Combo #26 - Kickboxing Combination
Straight Right, Jab, Rear Straight Leg Round Kick (To The Body), Jab, Rear Round Kick (To The Head), Jab, Rear Straight Leg Round Kick (to The Body).
USKA Kickboxing Combination Of The Week #26
Here is the 26th USKA Fight Factory 'Combination Of The Week'.The Weekly Combinations will feature various Kickboxing, Boxing, K-1, Low Kick and Continuous d...
01/01/2026
🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉
To all our USKA members, family, friends, and associates—thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to another year of strength, growth, and success 🥊✨
