Three Aycliffe students travelled to Sheffield to take part in the GKR National Karate Tournament, Annalise Tinkler (centre) was prepared  to take on the best of the country’s top Karateka.
She held her nerve in the Kata and came away as the National Champion after coming second last year and third the year before. Everyone told her this was her year and she proved that practice, even when tired, pays off.
Asa Fletcher (right) did very well and was up against some tough brown belts. He held his own and is now preparing for next year.
Annalise Dez and Asa are now training for the World Cup which is in Liverpool next year.  If you would like to join our very family orientated club, we train at Greenfield School on Thursdays from 6.30 – 8pm.