07-12-13

Fifteen year old Tonicha Brown from Cramlington was promoted to the highest grade possible for a junior judoka, 18th Mon (Junior Black Belt).

Tonicha started Battlehill Judo Club on 19th May 2005 aged 5.
Since that time she has competed all over Great Britain and is currently the clubs second highest medalist with 13 Gold, 21 Silver and 13 Bronze medals.
In addition to being a competative Judoka, Tonicha has mastered Nage-no-kata, and kateme-no-kata to an excellent standard for her age, she regularly referees club judo competitions, and has been assisting with the coaching.

Tonicha becomes only the fourth student at the club to achieve their Black Belts.

Tonicha is pictured above with a selection of her awards.