Martial arts enthusiasts travelled from far and wide to mark the 40th anniversary of a celebrated karate club.
Chilwell Olympia Karate School is 40 years old this year and marked the occasion with a special class led by Japanese master Shiro Asano.
And the founder of the club, 95-year-old Albert Hampson - who is still involved in the sport as a marker and supervisor - also returned to pay tribute to four decades of success.
"I am really proud," Mr Hampson said.
"It's developed enormously and it's lasted for 40 years. And we're celebrating that. It brings people together and there's no nastiness or arguments amongst them. We're all very good citizens and will do anything for anybody."
Mr Hampson, who lives in Beeston and has been involved in the sport for nearly 70 years, added: "It is purely self defence and if you get high enough up to black belt standard it gives you a lot of confidence.
"When I was asked by our leading instructor to look around I came to Chilwell. It was only a small hall but it has developed considerably since and we have had quite a lot of members over the years."
The club has a membership of around 40 people and competes in the top competitions around Europe.
Pasq Mura is the current chief instructor and has been involved for 35 years.
The 50-year-old from Beeston said: "It is in my blood, it keeps me off the streets. It is a special day. Not many clubs are 40 years old especially martial arts clubs.
"It's quite a big achievement, we've got a large range of ages and lots of boys and girls.
"People have come from a long way to celebrate. We've got a lad in from Perth, Scotland and some people in from Wales. It's a big event. It's nice for everyone to come and support us. We're lucky to have such a high grade instructor to follow."
John Crowther went to the very first class 40 years ago and is still going to sessions.
The 67-year-old retired joiner said: "Mainly it's about keeping fit and also it's very good - the people here are friendly and we have a good social life.
"It is a proud moment. When I first started there was 100 people down and I am the only one then.
"I'm still enjoying the sport."
