Oxford-based instructor Kat Hill won double gold at the BJJ British Open last weekend in Coventry.

Coming hot on the heels of her success at the London International Open and English Open, Hill emerged victorious in both the featherweight and open weight categories to secure her double success.

Representing Carlson Gracie Team, Hill won all of her matches in the featherweight category before going on to take victory in the open category over competitors Kate Jackson, Julie Boyle and Emma Baker.

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WANTAGE Taekwondo School's Katie Franks picked up the prestigious Best in Grading award at the national black belt grading in Bristol.

Franks was named as one of the best out of more than 600 martial arts students, sharing the award with fellow competitors Kate Southard and Rita Levan.

She was among several students from the Didcot and Wantage schools to taste success at the event, being promoted to fourth degree black belt.

Richard Poulton and Char- les Phiri were also given their fourth degree black belt,.

Stephen Depla achieved his third degree black belt, Kevin Hearn gained his second degree black belt, while Kieran Staines was awarded his first black belt.

Senior instructor Master Martyn Dipper said: "I'm really pleased with the results. The hard work and dedication each student put in was worth it."