Forres martial arts team DKMA Tang Soo Do get ready for World Championships in USA after winning a clutch of medals at Cardiff Open Championships
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A Moray martial arts team is ready to take on the world after claiming a string of medal positions at a major event.
Team DKMA Tang Soo Do, from Forres, made the trip to Wales for the Cardiff Open Championships.
The event boasted a field of more than 700 competitors across all levels, with many travelling from all parts of Europe and America to take part.
Instructor, master Dominique Stephen said: "Our small but mighty team attended from DKMA to represent Scotland at the event and each competitor came back with medals to show all their hard work."
Winning gold for the Moray club were Kelly Price in bo staff and Danielle Paddon in forms and bo staff.
Paddon also won bronze in sparring, David Price took silver in forms, Harrison Reid gained a silver in bo staff and Henry Stephen won silver in sparring and bronze in bo staff.
Stephen revealed that all the members of the team are also attending the world championships in USA next month.
"The team have been working so hard with all the extra training sessions and commitment required to this event and I am confident they will all do a fantastic job in America representing team Scotland and Team GB," she said.
Team DKMA are hosting a fundraising quiz night at the Mosset Tavern in Forres on June 24 to raise funds for the squad heading to the States.
Contact the Mosset Tavern or DKMA Facebook page to enter the quiz.
