JU Jitsu Tavistock recently got involved with the first Tavistock Scout Troop to help them towards achieving their fitness badge.

Umberto, the club instructor, said: 'I was asked by one of the troop leaders if I wanted to be involved with the group working towards the "fitness badge" by running a jujitsu session. My response was an immediate yes. The kids weren't quite sure what to expect, but once we got started they really got into it and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Even the leaders joined in and had a go. To this day I am not too sure who enjoyed the class the most, the troops or the leaders!'

Dave Symons, the group scout leader, added: 'The First Tavistock Scout Troop thoroughly enjoyed an evening of jujitsu training recently at their weekly meeting.

Under the careful eye of Umberto Bergonzini sensei the Scouts were shown a number of basic moves. The evening was put on by Umberto as part of the Scouts Fitness Challenge Award and gave them an insight into the discipline and control needed to partake in this martial art.'

If anyone is interested in joining Tavistock Scouts we meet on a Friday, 7.30pm in the den at Pixon Lane, or contact Kim Wade on 01822 616972 or [email protected]">[email protected]

The 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.

More information and exact time of classes can be obtained by visiting the website http://www.jujitsu.uk.com">www.jujitsu.uk.com