OLDMIXON and Uphill Karate Kai had a successful day at the recent WKU Winter Invitational competition at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre.

OLDMIXON and Uphill Karate Kai had a successful day at the recent WKU Winter Invitational competition at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, coming away with a host of medals and trophies.

The winners were: Sarah Clark, 1st ladies’ 18+ -60kg kumite, 1st ladies 18+ open weight kumite; James Govind-Somers, 1st men’s 16+ black belt kata; Jade Hoddinott, 1st girls’ 10-12 50kg+ kumite; Paige Hoddinott, 2nd girls’ 5-7 open weight kumite; Josh Page, 2nd boy’s 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Keira Stoney, 3rd girls’ 13-15 up to 5th kyu kumite; Thomas White, 3rd mixed 10-12 up to 6th kyu kata; Megan Bowen, 3rd girls’ 10-12 -50kg kumite; Sarah Clark, 3rd ladies’ team kumite.

Oldmixon & Uphill Karate Kai’s recent grading provided some excellent technical ability from students and there was a 100 per cent success rate.

Results – yellow stripe belt 8th kyu: Megan Bowen, Stuart Hoddinott, Chris Shibu, Blesson Varghese. Yellow belt 7th kyu: Joanna Bean, Bella Scott, Paige Hoddinott, Emily Venn, Aaron Morris, Emily Evans, Jade Hoddinott. Orange belt 6th kyu: Danny Crundwell, Thomas White, Tommie Holyday, Chloe Amey. Green belt 5th kyu: Josh Page. Purple belt 4th kyu: Keira Stoney.

The club trains at Oldmixon School on Wednesday evenings and Uphill Village Victory Hall on Friday evenings. If you require any further information, please telephone Wendy White on 01934 823600.