Oh brother now Tom's done grade; Siblings share in judo glory

Byline: MATTHEW HUFFORD

BROTHERS IN ARMS Tom and Joe Foster are veterans of the South Tyneside judo scene (above) and (left) Tom receiving his sixth dan grading from his older brother"This is a fantastic opportunity for him to pass on his experience and knowledge to our younger students."He said: " I was over the moon with it, it has been a long time coming.50 Who is badminton player Nathan Robertson's mixed doubles partner? NEWS 1 18; 2 Up to 16 hours a day; 3 Exercise; 4 Mel B; 5 Up to 70%; 6 The bombing of Nagasaki; 7 Michael Jackson; 8 Jeremy Irons; 9 2001; 10 Wandsworth; 11 Hepatitis C; 12 Leatherback turtles; 13 Zara Phillips; 14 25%; 15 Perseid meteors; 16 Diver Tom Daley; 17 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings; 18 Sri Lanka; 19 A tent; 20 British Airways; 21 Cowboys & Aliens 22 Leeds; 23 Greece; 24 Red-necked phalarope; 25 Mel Giedroyc.* QUESTION 13: Ewan McGregorProminent St. Louis photographer Michael Eastman claims that an interior designer starring on Bravo's "Million Dollar Decorators" went overboard when he featured a photo by Eastman as a mural in television hostess Daisy Fuentes' home. The photo, taken in Havana, Cuba, shows two armchairs under a chandelier in a dilapidated ballroom.With the grading systems being such a rigorous process, the journey for the two brothers to reach the level has been both long and arduous process.CAPTION(S):A dan in judo is presented as part of a ranking system in the Japanese martial art, ranging from first up to the highest grade of sixth dan.She said: "It is great news for South Shields Judo Club to have among its ranks two sixth dans.CAPTION(S):Club secretary Beth Wood was immensely proud of the newest sixth dan in town.The case is Michael Eastman and Michael Eastman Images Inc. v. NBCUniversal Media LLC; Bravo Media LLC, Goodbye Pictures Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, 4:11- cv-01296.South Shields Judo Club train at the town's Temple Park Centre.According to the lawsuit:"I had a big break from the sport but went back to it in about 1976 and I have been infatuated with it ever since."Tom 62, was fittingly presented with his promotion by the man he emulated, Joe 64, at a Northern Area grading - and was excited at the prospect of joining his sibling at the level.OH brother - South Tyneside is home to two of the most decorated judo enthusiasts in the country.Tom Foster from South Shields Judo Club received his sixth dan in the martial art, joining his brother Joe who received the grade in 2004.

BROTHERS IN ARMS Tom and Joe Foster are veterans of the South Tyneside judo scene (above) and (left) Tom receiving his sixth dan grading from his older brother