HUDDERSFIELD schoolgirls have been getting a new kick out of life.
The Communities United Project, known as Cup, has been delivering a six-week martial arts coaching programme to over 20 students at Almondbury Junior School.
The classes are aimed at girls aged between eight and 11 years, and gives the children the opportunity to participate in sport and health related exercise.
Taekwondo instructor, David Cliffe, said: "Martial arts is a great medium for bringing people together and having a constructive affect on how they behave towards each other."
Cup is a Huddersfield based charity utilising the popularity of sport, music and the arts as a means of engaging young people in positive activities.
Throughout the programme, the students have been given expert training in a different style of martial art each week.
Tricia Brown, activities development worker for Cup, adds: "The karate classes have played a tremendous part in bringing the girls of Almondbury together.
"It also encourages the development of physical skills such as stamina, strength and co-ordination as well as developing confidence and self-esteem, but most of all, it is fun."
