THE Dunmow Shotokan Karate Club has a new junior belt. Oliver Bond, 12, passed his Shodan grading (1st Dan black belt) at the June grading. Oliver has been training very hard recently, including extra lessons in the adult class, which has helped him reach

THE Dunmow Shotokan Karate Club has a new junior belt.

Oliver Bond, 12, passed his Shodan grading (1st Dan black belt) at the June grading.

Oliver has been training very hard recently, including extra lessons in the adult class, which has helped him reach the required standard.

Oliver attends Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow and has been with the club for five years.

The club now has 10 adult black belts and four junior black belts.

For more information on the club contact Sensei Mark West (5th Dan) on 01279 871547 or visit the association's website at www.eska.org.uk