Trade Centre UK Sponsors Coventry’s 9-Year-Old Kickboxing Champion, Kevin – A Shining Example of What Local Talent Can Achieve in Just One Year.

Trade Centre UK is proud to announce its sponsorship of 9-year-old Kevin Young, a rising kickboxing star from Coventry who, in just over a year, has taken the national and European martial arts scene by storm.

As a passionate advocate for local communities, Trade Centre UK is thrilled to support Kevin’s journey—a story of determination, discipline, and extraordinary progress. Starting his martial arts training in early 2024, Kevin has rapidly developed into one of the UK’s most exciting young talents in kickboxing, and his accomplishments are nothing short of inspiring.

In only his first year of competing, Kevin has already built a remarkable record, including:

· Double European Champion winning two Gold at the AMA European Championship ISKA 2025 (Malta)

· Double European Champion – 2x Gold, 1x Bronze at the WKO European Championship 2025

· WKO K1 National Championship 2025 – 1x Gold, 2x Silver

· Multiple other medals from national and regional events

Training at Lions Gym Coventry under coach James Dixon, Kevin has demonstrated that world-class potential can start right here in our local community.

Trade Centre UK’s sponsorship will help support Kevin as he prepares for an action-packed 2025 season of international competitions, including: WKO World & British Championship British and the ICO World Championship.

Looking ahead to 2026, Kevin is setting his sights on the WKO Arnold UK (Birmingham), ISKA World Championships, and other elite-level competitions.

Founder and Owner of The Trade Centre group Mark Bailey said:

“Supporting Kevin isn’t just about sponsoring a talented athlete—it’s about uplifting local potential and showing young people what can be achieved with passion, commitment, and community backing. Kevin truly embodies the spirit of Coventry and we believe he has a very bright future ahead of him.”

Supporters can follow Kevin’s Journey on social media:

· Instagram: @kevin_k1kick · TikTok: @dan.kevin1kick

With the support of Trade Centre UK, Kevin is well-positioned to inspire a new generation of martial artists—proving that with the right support, local talent can shine on the world stage.