National success for Wigan karate club
Jinsei Dojo athletes from Wigan win seven national titles at British Open in London
Students from Wigan's Jinsei Dojo travelled to London to take part in the WUKF British Open: the largest karate competition in the country.
Led by 22-year-old instructor and coach Amy Kershaw, who is herself a European and World medalist, the team won an amazing 16 medals overall including seven golds, helping place their federation Kanzen England third in the country.
Among the champions were Reagan Swinburn with three golds, Ben Pringle with two golds and Jack Butterworth and Sensei Amy with one each.
Medals were also won by Oliver Stuart, Alfie Jackson and Amanda Kershaw, with Mathew Sharkey also competing at this top level.
Jinsei Dojo provides nine sessions a week across Wigan and St Helens, details can be found online and on social media.