YORK youngster Charlie Oxtoby has joined the black belt ranks at Shinko Karate Club.

The 11-year-old, who started training with the club in 2011, passed his 1st Dan at a grading in Shobnall, Burton. The club train at St James the Deacon church hall in Woodthorpe on Mondays and Fridays.

Further information about the club is available by visiting the website www.york-karate.co.uk