STANWELL School student, Natasha Croll in Year 8, is the new UK Junior Kudo Champion.

Natasha is a member of Goshi Karate Club in Barry and for the past five years has been very dedicated to her training.

During the competition Natasha’s fight in the girls’ Junior Category was the highlight of the day. Natasha won all of her bouts by TKO.

Natasha, a dedicated Goshin and Kudo student, used a combination of throws, punches and head kicks dominating her fights gaining not only respect but the UK National Title and an invitation to the World Championships in Japan.

Natasha among others will now have the opportunity to represent the UK along with 60 other countries across the world.