A Galway kickboxer has become the youngest black belt in the west of Ireland.
Twelve-years-old Saoirse Joyce from Knocknacarra attained her black belt (Full Contact Style ) from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club.
She also won the club’s best overall student at the club’s recent prizegiving for junior members.
Other award winners were James Ward (13 ) of Castle Park who won the best male student award and Chelsea McConn (9 ) from Henry St, Galway, who was awarded the best female student prize.
All three students have been training at Black Dragon Gym for several years.
The next beginners’ course for children starts on Saturday January 17 at 11am. For further information contact Pete Foley 087-8119227 or www.blackdragon.ie
