MARTIAL ARTS: Ju jutsu instructor Robert Tiene buckled up his fourth-dan black belt after 20 years of training from the age of eight.
Tiene, who runs a class in Kidderminster, has been under the instruction of Ross Ianoccaro who is president of their association, Tai Jutsu Kai.
Six of Tiene's students have also achieved their second or first-degree black belts.
He said: "I'm very proud to reach this grade at just 28 but it's been a lot of hard work.
"To top it all, it makes me even prouder when I see students that I've taught climb the ladder and achieve massive goals."
The martial art is for self-defence and is also a good way of improving confidence, awareness and fitness.
Anyone interested can call Tiene on 07887 686401.
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