A Wigan father and daughter head to the World Karate Championships in Romania

Amy and Martin from Jinsei Karate Dojo in Wigan are set to represent England at the World Karate Championships in Romania.

Jinsei Karate Dojo from Wigan is proud of their senior instructors who head to Romania next week, representing England, for the WUKF World Karate Championships.

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Sensei Amy Kershaw 3rd Dan black belt | Jinsei dojo

Sensei Amy age 23 is competing in three categories and hopes to bring back a World medal to Wigan.

Amy has a previous bronze from the 2024 Worlds in Mexico and Silver medals from Sweden's Worlds last year.

She said: “I have worked so hard this year and honestly would love a Gold for our club and for Wigan.”

Her dad Martin is officiating as a referee at the event and said; “I am honoured to represent my club, federation Kanzen England, and my country at this top level in karate.”

Jinsei Dojo holds seven classes a week in Wigan and interested parties can contact them on social media to get involved.

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