LINKS Karate Kai returned with nine gold, one silver and five bronze medals from the EKKA National Championships, in Ipswich.

Fenella Stuart struck gold in both the Kata and Kumite.

Others to win golds in the latter were Charlotte Hope, Chloe Duce, Maisie Raymond, Toby Tweed and Lloyd Birch.

Tweed won a silver and Harry Blundell a bronze in the Kata.

In the Kumite there were bronzes for Blundell, Liam Hope, David Brian and Ben Brown.

The Links team consisted of a wide mix of A and B Squad competitors.

The club holds classes in Clacton, Holland, Wix and Dovercourt.