Clubs from across the country flocked to Portsmouth on Saturday 15th November to compete in the 38th Shotokan of England Invitations at the Mountbatten Centre.
The annual event sees competitors of all ages come together to display their talents.
The members of Portsmouth Karate Club involved in Saturday's competition proved their skill on home turf with a tally of six gold and five bronze medals in both adult and junior events.
Third dan black belt Dave Galloway stole the show winning the men's black belt kata, kumite and team kumite along with team-mates Keith Williams (fourth dan black belt) and Graham Rowley (third dan black belt).
In addition Keith Williams came third in the men's black belt kumite and Emma Williams picked up a bronze in the women's black belt kata.
It also was a day of medals for Rob Wheldrake and Chris Farndell who both picked up gold in the men's brown belt kata and men's brown belt kumite respectively.
The club's junior members didn't disappoint either, Joe Crowe, who recently achieved his black belt after four years of training, came out top in the boy's individual kumite.
Kelvin Hunt (purple belt) stood out among a high standard of competitors in the junior kata to win bronze. Kelvin was joined by his brother Brandon (red belt) and another Portsmouth Karate Club member Brian Garcia (yellow belt) to come fourth in junior team kata, this was a great achievement considering most of the other competitors were black and brown belts!
Brian Garcia also picked up joint third in the three-step fighting with Carmen Fitzgerald (white belt). Through the rounds Carmen managed to pick off two brown belts to secure her medal.
Club instructor Sensei Stacey Crowe said: "I am so pleased with the club's achievements as the standards were very high at the 38th Portsmouth Invitations. It demonstrates the hard work and dedication of all the club members."
"It is especially inspiring for the younger members of the club to see seniors do so incredibly well."
It was a great day for the many spectators with a whole host of nail biting moments to keep them entertained.
Spectators are always welcome at the competitions, the next being the SEKU National Championships on Saturday 21st March at the Mountbatten Centre.
