FIFTEEN students from the Tavistock and Launceston Clubs recently entered the last associaton grading before the Easter break. Students went all out and demonstrated good progress through the Goju Ryu syllabus with many improved grades.

For Africa and Rosanna Lambert it was the first time and although nervous they performed extremely well, passing and achieving the next level, eighth kyu which is represented by a yellow belt. Thomas Doyle was promoted to fifth Kyu green belt, two tabs. Barney Hunt, Daniel Buncle, Dillon Hemming, Heidi Buncle, Isaac Buncle, Joe Morel, Josie Handscomb and Robert Derry were promoted to fourth Kyu blue belt. Dylan Baker, Sam Mulroy, Grace Phippard and Jack Biddick were promoted to third Kyu brown belt one tab.

Chief instructor Umberto Bergonzini said: ’The grading panel was extremely pleased by the performance and character demonstrated by everyone, beginners as well as more experienced students. Well done to everyone. ’Students have come back proudly wearing their new belts and eager to train towards their next belt.

’Anyone is welcome to come and try jujitsu be it for fitness, confidence building or wanting to learn self-defence.’