JUNIOR martial artist Joshua Barber came top of his class when he was awarded with his black belt.JUNIOR KICKS: Joshua Barber, aged seven, earned his black belt in Sankukai karate.

Barber, aged seven, was one of the youngest fighters at Rob Lock's Martial Arts Academy, one of the top schools of its type in Worcestershire, to earn a belt and certificate in Sankukai karate.

His father, Mr Barber said: "Joshua's been working very hard to get his belt.

"He loves martial arts and is also very good at wrestling as well."