CONGRATULATIONS to Ellie Thomas who has achieved her black belt after nearly 6 years of hard training.

Over the last couple of years she's become world and European champion for the under 16s in full contact.

She is looking forward to entering full contact in cadet and senior categories in the near future.

Ellie trains in Cogan Leisure Centre full time kyokyshin karate dojo under the watchful eyes of Shihan Lee Costa and Mike Humphries.

If you would like to join the team enquire at Cogan Leisure Centre.