Six members from Yates Martial Arts brought home an impressive collection of medals after representing England at the WUKF European Karate Championships - where they helped the country secure team victory.

The championships in Sheffield was a memorable occasion for the club, based in Wilmington, New Ash Green and Hartley, with their members achieving success across senior, veteran, junior and inclusive categories.

Layla Flint delivered a fantastic performance in the junior kumite category, narrowly missing out on gold to secure a well-deserved silver medal.

There was outstanding success in the inclusive categories, with Holly Pratt becoming a three-time European champion. Pratt won gold medals in inclusive kata, pairs kata and weapons, as well as taking silver in combat.

James May also returned with an impressive collection of medals, winning silver in inclusive weapons and bronze medals in kata, pairs kata and combat.

Two siblings, Sensei Luke Yates and Sensei Lucy Yates, competed in the senior kata category. Both achieved a fifth-placed finish.

Another Sensei, Vick Yates, enjoyed an excellent tournament, winning three silver European medals in veterans kata, veterans kumite and team kumite.

She demonstrated her skill and experience across multiple disciplines.

Yates Martial Arts are immensely proud of how their members performed at last month’s tournament.

A club spokesman said: “Their success is a fantastic achievement for the athletes, their families and the wider club community across Wilmington, New Ash Green and Hartley.”

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