The Gozo Kick Boxing Club dates back since the early nintees. In the beginning it formed part of the Spirit Combat syllabus, but since it gained popularity, the Gozo Kick Boxing Club was founded.

The Gozo Kick Boxing Club is run by Master Mario Saliba 4th Dan Degree Black Belt. Master Mario was coached by Kancho Adrian Axisa. The Gozo Kick Boxing Club is affiliated with the Maltese Kick Boxing Union, who in turn is presently internationally recognized by the Martial Arts All Styles (MAAS), the British National Martial Arts Association (BNMA) and the World Kick Boxing Network (WKN).

Throughout the years, four students acquired their Black Belt status, namely: Jonathan Pace, Gerald Busuttil, Chris Sultana and Brian Borg. The club boasts of several prestigious awards gained by its instructor throughout the years:

1989 - full contact, light heavy weight, Maltese champion – Malta (BKBU)
- full contact, light heavy weight, novice European champion – Malta (BKBU)
1994 - semi contact, light heavy weight, tournament winner – Sicily (WAKO)
2002 - semi contact, light heavy weight, European champion – Malta (MAAS)

The main achievements besides others, acquired by students of the club are :

Brian Borg : 2 wins in a semi contact MAAS tournament – England
Jonathan Pace : current, semi contact, cruiser weight, Maltese champion – Malta













Club History
Master Mario with top martial artist & actor Silvio Simac.
From left to right: Brian Borg, Master Mario, Jonathan Pace.

Winners holding their trophy after winning in a national tournament.
Master Mario winning the MAAS fight Heavyweight semi-contact European title at Baystreet, Malta.
A good struggle, but the first loss for Master Mario.
Master Mario - proud with the Championship Belt.
Master Mario winning the BKBU novice European title.
Master Mario winning his full-contact national title, way back in 1989.
The Thai Boxing expert, Master Zeitoun giving a session to the Gozo Kickboxing Club.
Master Mario competing in a WKA match in Rome, Italy.
Master Mario as part of the Maltese team winning this WAKO match in Sicily.
A Kickboxing marathon between Martial Arts clubs in Malta & Gozo, was held at the Gozo Sports Complex.
The ring was brought over from Malta and Kickboxing Competitions between Malta & Gozo started to be held regularly.
The early days of the Gozo Kickboxing Club, it started as part of the Spirit Combat syllabus.



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