The Acom-based Team
Of the 51 teams taking part in the British Championships, Team .
Luke Birks, owner of X Martial Arts Schools, said: “We are extremely proud to have topped the leaderboard at the British Championships and to have come out on top at such a high standard event.” said.
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Luke said the team had flourished within the England set-up before, but this was their first time at this level.
Eleven-year-old Harry Holland, already a two-time world champion, will be among those making the trip.
Harry said: “2024 is going to be my year!”
“We made a strong start by winning the English Championship and we intend to carry this success into Portugal.”
Team XMA's participation in the World Championships is self-funded.
Donations to the fundraising page can be made at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/send-team-xma-to-the-world-championships.
