Joe Crowe (12) became the latest member of Portsmouth Karate Club to achieve the Shodan grade at the October black and brown belt course at Portchester Karate Club.

Joe, who has been training for approximately 4 years, is also becoming well-known on the competition circuit.

After an intensive three hour training session Joe was put through his paces in Kion techniques, Kumite and Kata, of which his free choice Kata was Bassai Dai.

Well done Joe!