A KARATE club has announced its top students of the season. 

Three students have achieved their first of ten ranks, known as a dan, at Weston Karate Club marking the first level of a black belt. 

Aj Pritchard-Roberts, aged 12, is one of the club's youngest ever students to attain this level.

The club says he began training as a 7-year-old and wishes to become a trainer like his grandfather and grandmother who are both instructors. 

Other successful students include Sam Hemmens and Sarah-Louise Weston who also attained their first dan black belt. 

After the grading took place, Kiki Lagou gained his second dan and long-standing instructor Lewis Alder achieved his third. He is also only one of three to gain this grade.

A spokesperson said: "These courses are held twice a year and are only open to the highest graded students.

"Gradings are always a very stressful time no matter what your age or grade. It is said that for every student that starts a martial art only one in a thousand ever make it to a black belt."

If you're interested in trying Karate, please contact Kevin or Michelle Roberts for more details on 07454 338217 or email westonkarateclub@hotmail.co.uk.