Suffolk karate student earns 3rd Dan black belt after 30 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 22:56 · Archive

Andrew Brooks, 51, who has down syndrome, has earned his 3rd Dan black belt.

Andrew Brooks, 51, a karate student with down syndrome, has earned his 3rd Dan black belt after 30 years at Foxhall Karate Club in Ipswich. The achievement came after a birthday present karate lesson sparked his interest in the martial art.

How it is being reported

• Karate lesson birthday present paves way for student to earn honour against all oddsEast Anglian Daily Times · 23 Sept, 07:00
• Karate lesson birthday present paves way for student to earn honour against all oddsIpswich Star · 23 Sept, 07:00

In this story: Andrew Brooks · Foxhall Karate Club · Ipswich · Suffolk

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