Dojo squad secure an incredible 92 medals!

Line-up: The Oldham-based Dojo Competition Squad

The Oldham-based Dojo Competition Squad returned from the Midland Open Martial Arts Competition with 32 Gold medals, 33 Silvers, and 27 Bronzes.

These medal winners will now be invited to attend the selection for next year's World Championships in Dubai.

Sensei Irfan Ansari also returned to competition after 10 years in order to qualify for World Championships.

He won one Gold and one Silver medal.

He was beaten by his son Sensei Isshaaq Ansari by 0.1 marks in the Weapons Kata which was amazing to see - they have 36 years between them!

After their event they hugged and kissed to the delight of the clapping audience - it was a moment to symbolise the passing of knowledge from Instructor (father) to Disciple (his son).

Also, Sensei Jacki Lawrence returned to competition after 22 years at the request of her daughter Isla, winning two Bronze medals.

There was an amazing performance from current Team GB male captain, Sensei Huseyn Mikayilov, winning three Golds, and from Brooke Rowan, winning three Golds and one Silver after receiving a bruised/broken rib - but she's a tough cookie!

Everyone performed well.

However, from this squad, those going to the European Championships in London in August need to pull their socks up and raise their game as the standard will be a lot higher.

Most medals were won by Ayesha Rafiq who got two Golds, two Silvers and two Bronze.

Well done to all parents who took their families down and to all who helped out with coaching and supported each other on and off the mats.

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