Former Hemel Hempstead student becomes first ever UK female to fight in traditional martial art Lethwei

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Tuesday, 25th May 2021, 11:18 am
A former John F Kennedy student became the first ever UK female to fight in Lethwei - also known as Burmese boxing - and wants to share her story to help inspire other women.
Nicola Barke, who was born in Hemel Hempstead, wants to use her success in the full-contact combat sport to show women and girls that they can do anything they want in life.
The 27-year-old - who is a World Taekwondo Champion, World Lethwei Number 2 and British Kickboxing Champion - wants to share her story of how she became the first UK female to fight Lethwei to help build awareness and inspire the youth, especially females.

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