FIVE Kidderminster tae kwon do students have achieved their black belts in a grading at Forest Glades Leisure Centre.

Pascal Heng, Sue Kennedy, Chris George-Burnell, Wayne Griffin and Antony Johns all reached the required standard.

During the three-hour grading they were required to demonstrate patterns, self defence, sparring, traditional and freestyle fighting techniques.

Their success takes Kidderminster and Bewdley Tae Kwon Do Schools of Excellence clubs to a total of 21 black belts.They will be holding a further black belt grading for juniors and adults in November.

For more details about startin tae kwon do contact chief instructor Russell Perks on 01562 636005 or 07977 245664 or visit www.tkdsoe.org.uk