Martial artists enthusiasts from across Oxfordshire were sponsored to fight each other to raise money for the new Douglas House respite centre in Oxford.

About 20 Mayoshindo karate and Khon-Ha kick-boxing enthusiasts took part in 100 duels during the event at Morris Motors Athletics and Social Club, in Crescent Road, Cowley.

Organisers hope to have raised at least £500 for Douglas House, the £34m centre being built in Magdalen Road for 16- to 40-year-olds.