Boy, 10, achieves karate black belt
Matthew Knight from Eagle Close started karate at the age of four-and-a-half.
Karate instructor Martin Dean said 10 was an exceptionally young age to achieve a Black Belt - the youngest he has trained to that level is 12.
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Hide AdMatthew's granddad, Robin Knight from Maresfield, said: 'He's really proud and so are his family.
'He's quite an all-round sportsman and plays football for East Hoathly.'
Matthew is now aiming for first, second and third stage Dans - usually adult qualifictions.
Matthew's sister, Charlotte achieved her Blue Belt at the age of seven last weekend.
The pair train at their school, Harlands with Kicks of Ridgewood.