LYTCHETT Minster School is celebrating an incredible week of sporting success – in which one pupil was crowned world champion and two others British champions.

Seventeen-year-old Ryan Simpson journeyed to the Netherlands where he won the sparring title in the -75kg division at the ITF Taekwondo World Championship.

Days earlier, Josie Spring had bounced to glory in winning the British Trampoline and Tumbling Championship crown in Liverpool.

The year eight pupil finished first in the qualification round and did not let up in the final, ending top of the pile by more than three marks, therefore earning herself a spot at next month's World Championship in Bulgaria.

And the school's winning run did not stop there, year seven student Elliott Lowman completing a remarkable treble when he took victory in the British International Open Karate Championship title in Edinburgh.

Simpson, who is a second dan black belt and head boy at Lytchett Minster sixth form, said: "I've dreamt of being world champion since I was seven years old.

"The moment I won I could not put into words. The emotions I felt I will never forget.

"I can't thank my coaches, friends and family enough. They have supported my journey, especially Tristan Brown (former coach), who ignited my passion, Marcin Sweni (former coach), who showed me happy feet, Jan Annis (sports therapist), who never stopped believing in me and Master Malcolm Jones (current coach), who told my dad he had a plan for me.

"A special thanks also to Claret Catering in Poole who have given me vital sponsorship to allow me to realise my dream.

"If I could give one bit of advice it would be dream, believe, achieve."

Simpson, who lives in Upton, was one of a number of Integrity Martial Arts students to make the trip to Barneveld.

Wimborne-based Mike Bartlett competed in the senior division and was crowned world champion in the patterns category.

That represented another accolade for the 43-year-old, who won the global sparring title two years ago.

A third dan black belt, Bartlett said: "It's such a relief after all the training to come away with a medal.

"You try not to think about getting gold too much as you put pressure on yourself so when it happens, the feeling is incredible. Total euphoria – we did Dorset proud."

Integrity also had two colour belts in action. Child Okeford's Heather Bryant scooped a well deserved silver in sparring in the senior ladies.

And 16-year-old Billy Hitchcock made his debut in the competition, gaining valuable experience in the process.

Reflecting on the championship, Master Malcolm Jones said: "I'm so proud of all our team members.

"They deserve immense credit not only for their amazing successes but for the outstanding way they conducted themselves."

The whole team would like to thank Jones for his contribution towards their efforts in the Netherlands.