A FIGHTER was awarded with his third black belt certificate in Dumbarton.

Dave Main was presented his 3rd Dan black belt certificate in Iaido, the Japanese sword art by Provost William Hendrie at the Meadow Centre in the town last week.

Dojo leader Donnie Gordon said: “Dave has been a member since its creation in 2017 and has trained in Iaido for six years. His dedication and personal effort has been rewarded by this achievement and we were delighted to welcome Provost Hendrie to our evening training.”

New members at the Yushinkan Club are welcome including returnees from all types of martial arts. They train in the Meadow Centre on Tuesdays 6-8pm and anyone interested in joining the club should contact Donnie on 07712 825143.