LITTLE Leaders at the Dorchester and Weymouth Martial Arts Network are celebrating the amazing success of five six-year-old students achieving their black grade.

Cory Baker, Emma Howes, Jake Hounsome, Ethan Eccles and Jacob Horton reached their black grade in MA Network’s unique martial arts and life skills programme.

Over the course of two years the five successful students have passed all eight life skills covering anti-bullying, road safety, fire safety, animal safety, stranger danger, fitness and first aid.

This course has boosted the children’s confidence and self-esteem, channelled high energy and considerably helped in their academic advancement at home and school.

The club’s Andy Baker said: “We would like to congratulate all the other Little Leaders who also passed their next life skill belt.”

If any children aged four to six years would like to try a free class with MA Network in Portland, Weymouth or Dorchester they should telephone 07925 535952 or visit manetwork.eu