Ishin Ryu ju-jitsu students of the Dereham dojo passed their first grading of 2008 at Dereham Leisure Centre. At a presentation evening students received their next belt and certificate in front of their proud parents.

Ishin Ryu ju-jitsu students of the Dereham dojo passed their first grading of 2008 at Dereham Leisure Centre. At a presentation evening students received their next belt and certificate in front of their proud parents.

They all worked extremely hard throughout their gradings. This included many aspects of ju-jitsu, self defence, lots of fitness and sense of humour tests.

Ishin Ryu believe in building a student's confidence, teaching them the correct ways of self defence. They also strongly believe in respect, etiquette, fitness and having lots of fun.

Ishin Ryu will be holding its fourth annual summer camp from August 11-15. Due to the amount of students now training at the Dereham dojo there will be a limited number of spaces available.

Infants and juniors within all clubs in Norfolk will be invited to compete in competitions. This will become an annual event and students in Norfolk will have an opportunity to compete against those in London clubs.

Competitions are a great way for the children to gain confidence and to put to use the techniques and skills they have learned, and gives the opportunity for all parents to watch their child.

Infant Class - White/Red: Hayden Quinn, Keelan Smart and Rhiannon Fleet; White/Yellow: Sam Tyler and Dominic Larner; White/Orange: Patrick Rimmer, Matilda Muller, Thomas Alexander; White/Green: James Greenland, Matthew Hobbs and Emil James; White/Blue: Oliver Rose, Jake Lawson and Olivia Bond; White/Purple: James Roberts, Matthew Turner, Joshua Sutton, Tara Quinn, Keelan Meredith-Jenkins, Harvey Bond, Jack Carter and Liam Kevern; White/Black: Maisie Farrelly, Maisie Mcdermott.

Junior Class - White/Black: Oliver Rose, Rhys Pearson-Shaul, Samantha Perry, Joshua Sutton, Rhys Constable, Evgen Grabarcuk and Arthur Brine; Yellow: Josh Bryant, Hugo Atmore, Benjamin Cunningham, Phoebe Humphries, Alec Coles, Georgia Boyd, Jack Smith and Abbie Grant; Yellow/Black: Abigale Munson, Phoebe Munson, Brodie Allison, Jordan Young and Harry Peek; Orange: Euan Morgan, Brooke Daniels, Megan Constable, Nesta James; Orange/Black; Emily Greenland, Benjamin Sutton, Ryan Mitchell and Kyle Mitchell and Luke Brewer; Green: Kane Cordy And Mark Monkhouse; Green/Black: John Hodson, Paddy Veried And Kyle Staples; Blue: Oliver Turner, Jonah Goslin-Minter, Patrick Gregory.

Training times: Infants 6-7pm, juniors 7-8pm, adults 8-10pm.

Children can be taken along on a Wednesday for a free lesson and see how much fun they will have.

For more information contact headquarters on 01953 483795 or Renshi Trevor on 07775863398. You can also visit website www.ishinryu.com