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THE opportunity to see demonstrations of six martial arts forms and take part in instructional sessions was offered to visitors to Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club on Sunday.

Safety matting covered almost the entire floor area of the main hall for the event, hosted by the Bexhill Amateur Athletic Judo Club.

Those arriving at the door paid 15 for the day-long session. Those who pre-booked got the day at a bargain 10.

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Gwyneth Ludkin has been teaching Tai Chi since 2003, having learned at the Chinese university at Guilin. She took the first session.

Matt Stevens, a Black Belt in Chinese Kung Fu and Sanda kick-boxing took the second morning session. He is an instructor in Wudan Tai Chi and a Purple Belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu.

The third session was Bexhill Judo Randon and Chiai.

The after-lunch sessions included 6th Dan Paul Barker leading Aikido; Ian Hollidge, a 3rd Dan, with Shotokan Karate and 2nd Dan Jason Meek with Kodakan Goshin-Jutsu.

Those booked in for the day could take part in as many of the 55-minute sessions as they chose. The only stipulation was that once started on a session they must complete it unless permission was granted by the Sensei (instructor).

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Explaining the purpose of the day, Jason Meek said: "It is mainly aimed at people who are already doing something. It is a bit -in-at-the-deep-end for beginners,"

He said he was delighted by the number of enthusiasts who had responded.