Character News - Will achieves black belt

"Will (Y10) achieved his Black Belt in British Military Martial Arts (mixed martial arts). He started learning at the age of 7! To complete this he:
Had a 7am start in Telford on Saturday morning to beat the heat with long distance and steep hill runs (10-hill challenge)
Fitness tests, written exams, and intense sparring including points, light contact, full contact, 2-on-1, and grappling.
Technical demonstrations including 3 katas, takedown routines, complex kicks and padwork
Written examination - physical anatomy, nutrition, training plans.
500-word essay ‘Why I am a black belt’ submitted.
Many rounds light to full contact continuous sparring (against different opponents)