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Jackson has trained for seven years in karate. Now an eight-hour grading and 3,000 strikes stand between him and his black belt.

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Jackson has spent seven years training towards earning his second dan black belt in karate. As part of his grading requirements, he set out to raise funds for Demelza Hospice Care for Children to complete a humility challenge. The test entails around eight hours of physical and technical grading, ending with 1,500 kicks and 1,500 punches.

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Sit down with Jackson to hear how the grading went and what it took to prepare for his second dan black belt.

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https://www.demelza.org.uk/

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