The Aikido Club of Try-Co-Lan held testing for advancement on July 14. Gavin Hyder and Christopher Pearson tested successfully for children’s orange belt, and Alex Pearson tested for and received his children’s green belt. Alex Pearson, Hyder and Christopher Pearson are shown, left to right, with Sensei (instructor) Paul Buchanan. Aikido is a self-defense martial art suitable for people ages 8 to 80. (photo submitted by Anne Buchanan)