Karate students earn brand new belts at Penygroes club
The students, who earned purple and brown belts, were tested on April 26 by Sensei Steve Bell, 7th Dan, Sensei Jon Dunn, 6th Dan, and four senior instructors.
Two students with disabilities from the club also passed their grading a month earlier.
They were awarded a black tag on a white belt and a 3rd kyu brown belt respectively, under Sensei Susy Soravia, 5th Dan.
Sensei Susy praised the students' hard work and dedication, saying their success was "well deserved."
"The students worked hard and attended the club every single week," she said. "I am very proud of their success."
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