A team of martial arts experts aim to take Holland by storm when it takes part in an international competition later this month.

Steven Robertson of Selsdon Road, South Croydon, will lead a team of eight members from the Couger Freestyle Club at the World Martial Arts Council tournament between October 23 and 26.

And to make sure they return home triumphant Steven has been putting the team through their paces with a punishing four nights a week training schedule at the club's headquarters in West Wickham.

He said: "I am hoping the extra training will reflect in the performance and help us bring home the gold."

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