Martial arts clubs joined forces to do Scotland proud in a major international competition in Canada.

Moray’s SKMA (Stephen’s Korean Martial Arts) tang soo do team sent 12 members to the Canadian Open Championships in Calgary - and all 12 won medals.

Master Dominique Stephen and Master Henry Stephen, who run the SKMA clubs, said they were exceptionally proud of the entire team and what they have achieved on the international stage.

But they insisted that the championship wasn’t just about podium places.

“They showcase the value of perseverance, teamwork, discipline and the confidence that comes from committing to a goal and working hard to achieve it,” Dominique said.

The dynamic dozen represented the SKMA clubs in Forres, Hopeman, Nairn and Grantown, competing against fellow Scots as well as rivals from Canada, USA Wales and the Netherlands.

Henry Stephen also competed as part of the UK national fight team, which once again claimed the overall championship title.

He won gold in team sparring, silver in weapomns and bronze in hyungs and chil sung.

Dominique was a double gold winner in hyungs and weapons and also claimed a bronze in sparring.

Myles Wilson claimed three titles, securing gold in chil sung, weapons and sparring as well as silver in team sparring.

Mark Wilson claimed a medal of each colour in weapons (gold), chil sung and (silver) and sparring (bronze).

Two more golds were won by Lexi Bruce in hyungs and sparring, while Toby Searle won his weapons category and took silver in hyungs.

Thomas Evans was another double gold winner in hyungs and sparring.

Samuel Dunbar took silver in hyungs and bronze in both chil sung and weapons, while Harrison Reid secured bronze in hyungs.

Isla Morrison won silver in sparring and bronze in hyungs, Ronnie Ross won a bronze double in heungs and weapons while Christian Bruce won three bronze medals for hyungs, weapons and sparring.

“The team’s success is a testament to the dedication, commitment and hard work of the students, who have put in many additional training sessions in preparation for the championships,” Dominique added.