Shoebury Ishinru Karate Club is celebrating a one, two, three at an Essex competition.

Fourteen-year-old Ricki Melly, from Westcliff, took first place in the boys' up to blue belt category.

And his sister Holly Hall, nine, grabbed third place in the girls' under 4ft 6ins up to green belt category.

Sandwiched between them was nine-year-old Jessica Marshall, who came second in the same group as Holly at the event held at Hornchurch Sports Centre.

"We are only a small club so we are really pleased to have come away from the tournament with three trophies," said sensei Kelly Martin.

The club meets in St Mary's Church Hall in North Shoebury Road, Shoebury.

Published Tuesday, June 3, 2003

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