FEELING on top of the world . . . that's 12-year-old Birkenhead karate star Stephen Reilly, who has achieved a black belt.

Sensei Eric Williams and all at Ridgeway Karate Club are proud to acknowledge Stephen, who attained his grade during a junior Black Belt weekend at the EGKA headquarters in London.

Ridgeway Okinawa Go-Ju Ryu Club train at the Pyramids Health Centre, Birkenhead.

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