Rayleigh based Shin Gi Tai Shotokan Karate club are celebrating after 16-year-old Stuart Gregory was selected for the Karate Union Of Great Britain's England kumite squad.
Selection took place at the formidable Red Triangle Dojo in Liverpool and was overseen by Senseis Andy Sherry and Frank Brennan.
The standard was, as usual, superb and this is Stuart's second consecutive year of selection. He is now looking forward to training with the best.
Stuart has trained for many years and has reached the level of 2nd Dan black belt.
Over six feet tall he is a force to be reckoned with and all at the club wish him the best of luck for all his forthcoming events.
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