MEL Turner from Tavistock won the South West Kickboxing Academy (SWKA) and also the September student of the month. Mel has been training with the SWKA for nearly 12 months, and has build her confidence with her kickboxing.

Head coach fourth Dan Steve Lilley said: 'Mel often would think she couldn't manage to do things, but has really learnt she is capable of anything she puts her mind to.'

For those interested in kickboxing SWKA train at Tavistock College gymnasium on a Friday night 7.35pm to 9pm. The SWKA also runs an energy balance class — a mixture of martials arts formulated into a slow routine of movements designed to improve balance and help tone the body by focusing on slow controlled movements. The classes are between 6pm and 6.45pm at Tavistock Sports Centre. For details contact Steve on 07773863518 or email [email protected]">[email protected]