Also there were representatives from other clubs affiliated to the BBJA from around the country.

BBJA chairman Master Steve Makin said: "I was extrenely pleased with the very high standard of judo performed by all the competitors."

Also attending were representatives from several other judo clubs affiliated to the BBJA from around the country hoping to gain their next grades.

For more information about the BBJA call into Newcastle's Benfield Sports Centre or Lightfoot Sports Centre, or ring 07805 621 476.

With nine clubs around Newcastle, Gateshead and Durham, members of the BBJA practise traditional Japanese judo.

For more details on the BBJA call into one of their lessons at the Benfield Sports Centre in Newcastle.

| Students who were honoured at the BBJA awards ceremony at Newcastle's Benfield Sports Centre

Students who took part in the kata course at Newcastle's Benfield Sports Centre organised by the BBJA

For more information on BBJA judo clubs in the region, telephone 07805 621 476.

To find out more information about the BBJA, call into The Great Lumley Judo Club at Great Lumley Community Centre on Tuesdays (5.00-6.00) or contact the BBJA head office on 07805 621 476.

BBJA Director of Judo Steve Makin was accompanied by Chris Hawthorn, Stefan Frizzel, Andrew Makin, Nick Launder and Chris Holder.

With them were several dan grades and 10 Kyu grades from Benfield and Lightfoot, along with representatives from several other judo clubs affiliated to the BBJA from across the country.