The Karate Union of Wales held another successful grading/assessment course in Pembrokeshire on July 4 under the guidance of chief instructor Mike O'Brien - 8th dan.
Around 60 members took part from St. Florence and Narberth clubs, with grades from 9th kyu to black belt being awarded.
Particular congratulations go to St. Florence Club members Zara Bakewell and Dave Pugh, along with Narberth member Elliott John, who gained their black belts after a tough course and examination - well done guys!
St. Florence Club promotions were as follows - 9th kyu: Beth Davies, Joel Church, Liam Cole, Meghan James, Olivia Tomp; 8th kyu: Sophie Davies, Jason Cole, Alex Everall, Jacob Evans, Nicola Garvey, Louisa Garvey, Olivia Garvey, Mathew Tristram, Michael Davies, Pippa Cummings, Ryan McSweeney, Rowan Griffiths; 7th kyu: Alex Lloyd, Amanda Davies, Barnaby Evans, Brandon Bradley, Brogan Smith, Jack Hammond, Lewis Ensor, Mathew McMan, Beth Davis; 6th kyu: Dan Morton, Mike Lloyd, Lily Phillips, Rex Murray, Audrey Murray; 5th kyu: Shannon Bradley, Dan Bakewell; 4th kyu: Merlina Ashdown, Rowan Ashdown, Dan Bradley; 1st kyu: Richard Morton; 1st dan: Zara Bakewell, Dave Pugh.
If you are interested in taking up karate - please contact St. Florence Club instructor Richard Bakewell on 07525 430241.