MARTIAL arts students were assessed by tai chi instructors and attained their sashes.

The students attend the Five Elements Tai Chi Qigong group, in Kirby Fleetham, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Group leader Lynne Auckinson and Sifus Pat Brooks, of the Vale of York Tai Chi Qigong Association, put then through their paces. Audrey Cowley, Penny Pilling and Sara Robinson gained their grade one yellow sash. Becky Lear, Rachel Foster, Chris Laird, Jean Appleby, Josie Ledbetter, Eva Shuttleworth, Audrey Alexander and Chris McDale gained their grade two green sash.