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Billy wants to say 'thank you' to his senseis Russell Baker and Frank Johnson.

Billy's proud family have launched a GoFundMe page to help jet the youngster and mum Heidi out to the Far East next year as part of Team GB sensei Peter May's 20-strong squad.

David said: "Also at this course were senseis Colin Clapperton eighth Dan Wado Kai Karate Scotland's chief instructor, George Grimes 8th Dan Wado Karate England Chief Instructor and Barry Wilkinson eighth Dan England Wado Kai chief instructor with 50 years in wado ryu karate.

Dumfries sensei David Murray met one of the leading figures in karate.

The Cursed Tiki Temple level pack and new Skylanders Senseis will support all major gaming platforms including Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii U system; Xbox 360 and Xbox One video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft; and PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 computer entertainment systems.

The pack comes with Sensei character Wild Storm who will unleash a new level to players; a life Creation Crystal; and an Imaginite Mystery Chest all for the suggested retail price of $29.99 on March 12 at participating retailers nationwide.

"They also give you a chance to see how you would react in a self-defence situation in a controlled environment." Reflecting of his own success at the World Cup tournament, Davison revealed it was his daughter who initially pushed him towards karate but credits the diligent tutelage of his senseis and his own perseverance for what he has achieved.

"My success is down to the hard work of my senseis and myself over this period."

"It's fun," he says, "and I've made a lot of friends." He hopes to follow in the footsteps of his senseis and compete in the Olympics one day.

"You bow to your sensei (teacher) every time you come onto or leave the mat," says Robert: Each time a judoka earns a new belt, he must learn a little more about the history of the sport.