CHILDREN aged seven to 13 enjoyed a successful grading session at Harefield Judo Club with many taking a step up in class.

Some only took up the sport this year but they displayed enough technical knowledge and practical ability to make the next grade.

Novice to first mon (white belt to red belt with one yellow tab): Charlie Lloyd, Joe McCarthy, Owen McCarthy, Samuel Roberts and Max Simpson.

First mon to second mon (red belt one yellow tab to red belt two yellow tabs): Andrew Dalziel, Catherine Dalziel, Carol Frasier, Anisha Gladwin and Megan Smales.

Third mon to forth mon (red belt three yellow tabs to yellow belt one red tab): Michael Cordingley.

Fourth mon to fifth mon (yellow belt one red tab to yellow belt two red tabs): Eliot Gladwin.

Seventh mon to ninth mon (orange belt one red tab to orange belt three red tabs): Reece Gladwin.

* Harefield Judo Club meets twice a week on Mondays, 7.30-8.45pm (U16s) and 8.45-10pm (over-16s) and Wednesdays 6.30-8.45pm (U16s), at Harefield Community Centre, Peerless Drive, Harefield. Beginners of any age are welcome - call Colin Dacre on 01895 823494 or email colindacre @hotmail.com for details.