It was a weekend of celebration and achievement for local Annabel Murcott’s Schools of Taekwondo & Self Defence students.

Nine of them from Peterborough, Bourne, Stamford, Thurlby and Market Deeping earned new Black Belt qualifications and promotions at a prestigious national Taekwondo grading in Daventry.

Three students achieved their coveted 1st Dan Black Belts, four were promoted to 2nd Dan, one achieved 3rd Dan, and another reached the impressive rank of 4th Dan International Instructor.

The successful students were: 1st Dan: Gabi Jezo, Thomas McAlister and Samuel Renard; 2nd Dan: Laura Peachey, Ellie Fryer, Lewis Fryer and Oscar Dutton-Lee; 3rd Dan: Kully Mahmood and 4th Dan: Phillip Lee.

Annabel Murcott’s Schools of Taekwondo are welcoming new members of all ages and fitness levels, with the first month of training completely free. Find out more at www.annabelmurcott.com or by phone to 07714 323995.