Kids martial arts class goes online amid coronavirus crisis

A children's martial arts class in Worcestershire has moved sessions online to help keep kids active during the coronavirus crisis.

Boris Johnson confirmed schools would shut as of Friday, so bosses at Evesham Martial Arts set up the option of joining remotely via video call.

It's one of many online initiatives launched by fitness businesses to keep sessions going.

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Organisers of the martial arts club say the move has been "such a success" that they'll be considering taking more classes online in the future.

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