A local kickboxing champion has reached an esteemed ranking in the kickboxing community.
Dave Pearson, who is a lead instructor at Impact Kickboxing in Douglas, has now reached 4th Dan Black belt.
He began the sport over 25 years ago.
Impact Kickboxing says the achievement shows Dave is as a true ambassador of kickboxing excellence.
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