Shin Gi Tai Karate Club are celebrating winning seven medals after attending the KUGB Encoda Cup at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.

The students trained with Japenese instructors, usually led by chief instructor Sensei Eneoda himself.

"Sensei Eneoda died earlier this year and will be remembered and missed by all," said a club spokesman.

Competition winners in kumite were ten-year-old Lauren Gregory (gold), 13-year-old Georgia Thompson (silver), plus bronze stars Grace Thompson (11), Abbey Harding (14), Stuart Gregory (14) and Michael Harding (11).

And winning gold for kata was Lloyd Hardy (10).

Anyone interested in joining the club can contact Debbie Pegrum on 01268 792900. Adults and children are welcome.

Published Thursday, May 22, 2003

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