SEVERAL students from the Tavistock, Launceston and Plymouth clubs entered an associaton grading.

Students went all out and demonstrated good progress through the Goju Ryu syllabus with many improved grades.

RESULTS:?For Steven and Lauren Isaac, Josie and Sam Handscomb, Harry and Rebecca Sims, Holly and Matthew Spear, Solly Kurzman, Issy Kimber, Lindsey Butler, Matthew Davies, Lloyd Salisbury, Matthew Jones and Simon Gregory it was the first time and although nervous they performed well, passing and achieving the next level, eighth kyu which is represented by a yellow belt.

Barry Sanders and Tony Harding were promoted to seventh kyu orange belt. Stewart Mead was promoted to fifth Kyu green belt two tabs. Celine Nadin was promoted to fourth kyu, blue belt.

Sensei Umberto Bergonizi from Tavistock 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'.

Currently all clubs are running beginners courses. Anyone is welcome to come and try jujitsu be it for fitness, confidence building or wanting to learn self-defence.

Anyone interested in trying jujitsu can contact Umberto on 07866 720361 or visit the website http://www.jujitsu.uk.com">www.jujitsu.uk.com