PATRICK Wallace, a 12-year-old member of Tiverton KUGB Shotokan Karate club, achieved his 1st Dan black belt at a grading in Guildford.

Patrick, whose instructor is Andy Purrington 4th Dan, has been training at the club for three years.

The club meets at St Paul’s Church room (Mondays, 6pm), and Tiverton High School (Thursdays 7.30pm).

Anyone interested in joining should contact Andy Purrington on 07970-969632.