BRIDPORT Aikido Club’s David Pearce successfully passed his orange belt grading after a four-hour course in Exeter.

Pearce was graded by Sensei Phil Bolt, the head of KSMBDA (Kolesnikov’s School of Mind and Body Development with Aikido), at the Shotokan Karate Hall, home of Exeter Ki Aikido Club.

Bridport Leisure Centre hosts Bridport Aikido Club’s training sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7.40pm-9.40pm.

Contact Jake Birkett on 01308 459364 for more information or visit bridport aikido.co.uk and facebook.com/Brid portAikidoClub