MEMBERS of the Ju Jitsu Tavistock club attended a jujitsu workshop in memory of the late Billy Doak Shihan, who died last November.
The workshop was organised by Greg Regan, sensei of the Ryu Jujutsu Association and was held in Saltash. The guest instructor was Barry Davies sensei one of Billy Doak Shihan's senior instructors. All proceeds, which amounted to more than £800, were passed to Ty Bryngwyn Hospice.
Umberto, the Tavistock club instructor, said: 'I was really saddened and shocked to hear of Billy's death as it was so sudden. I first met him in 2002 when I attended what I believe was one of his very first workshops to be held here in Devon.
'Since then myself and my students attended several of his workshops both here in Devon and in Wales where his association is based.
'Although the event has a element of sadness it was good to see "old friends" and to make new ones. And most importantly it was all for a good cause as the entire proceeds were donated to charity.'
The Tavistock Jujitsu club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Scout Hall in Pixon Lane. Anyone interested in joining can contact Umberto on 07866 720361 or come to one of the classes. For more information and exact time of classes visit the website http://www.jujitsu.uk.com">www.jujitsu.uk.com