Bridgnorth's super six get their black belts

Instructor Gary Plant led the way as he gained his fourth degree black belt with five of his students also passing on the same day.

Robert Hall, 40, has been promoted to first degree black belt, after four years hard training and an even tougher grading in front of a panel of fifth, sixth and seventh degree examiners.

Luke Richardson (14), Jake Round (15), Daniel Murr (15) and Aubrey Round (46) continued the story of success by becoming second degree black belts.

All five students were taught and coached by Plant, and assistant instructor Anna Bradford was quick to praise the group's efforts.

She said: "Achieving a black belt is something really special as it marks an important part of a very personal journey.

"It's often hard for people who don't practice martial arts to understand how emotionally invested a student becomes.

"It has helped a number of our students through life's tough moments as it provides something to focus on, and great stress relief.

"At our club we have never seen black belt as 'the end', in fact it is just the beginning of the learning process.

"Our students and Gary have shown this. I'm also extremely proud of Gary for being a superb role model by achieving his fourth dan despite prioritising his students.

"This has taken an awful lot of hard work, late nights and dedication."

The club trains at St Leonard's School on Mondays and Thursdays and they are now preparing for a national competition on November 1.

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