Congratulations to the 5 young people who tonight gained their yellow belts as part of the Fighting Chance project.

Tonight was the last night in the worthwhile and successful “Fighting Chance” project that we gave been involved in.

For sometime now, club instructor Lance Wicks has been introducing Judo to the young people of Milbrook on Friday evenings.

The project, is a collaboration between the BJA, Hampshire Constabulary, Southampton City Council, Southampton Football Club, Hampshire Judo Academy, Southampton City Judo Club and the Fighting Chance project.

Tonight saw the first batch of young people gain their BJA yellow belts. In May another batch of young people will have the opportunity to participate in the scheme.

Interested organisations interested in referring young people to the project should contact Lance ( lw@judocoach.com ).