FIVE students from Wotton-under-Edge EWSKA karate club took part in the Open National Championships in Hungary and, along with the rest of the England squad, they competed against competitors from around the world.

Hungary always host extremely hard competitions but Wotton students faired very well and returned with an impressive medal haul.

In the individual sections Katie and Becky Oram from Chipping Sodbury came second and third respectively for Kumite (fighting).

In the team section, Katie Oram, along with Deradie Harding, came third in the ladies Kumite with Paul and Tom Harding getting third in the men’s Kumite.

Paul also achieved third in the team Kata (forms).

They are now working towards the World Championships in Odessa in the Ukraine.

The club trains every Wednesday at the British School, 6-7pm for all students, 7-8pm for seniors and advanced students.

New members are always welcome and the first lesson is free. For more information contact Bert Harris on 07966525795.