A BRISTOL Tae-kwon-do team enjoyed a significant medal haul at the PUMA British Championships last weekend.

The Bradley Stoke-based Whitlock Martial Arts (WMA) fighters collected eight medals at the national event, which took place at the Oasis Centre, Swindon.

Oliver Kimberley enjoyed the highest honour of the day by collecting a gold medal in the blue belt men's sparring category.

Fellow WMA competitor James Wild also claimed a bronze in the sparring category, while Sarah Davis stepped up to the plate to win a bronze in the female blue belt patterns category.

"It was a fantastic effort from everybody involved," said WMA senior instructor Philip Whitlock.

"They represented WMA with fortitude and grace, so I was extremely proud of all of them. The medals were perfect reward for all those long months of hard training and preparation. We've had a great year at the club with lots of new students, lots of grade promotions and plenty of medal hauls. After a great result everyone is looking forward to the Christmas party and lots of turkey before the hard training starts again in the new year!"

Members of the junior team also won three bronze medals in various different patterns and sparring categories.

For further information, contact Philip Whitlock at www.whitlockmartialarts.com or call 07766 491451.