Forth aces win karate medals
MEMBERS from Forth-based Shinjutsu Karate Club excelled themselves at a prestigious national event, by recording two second places and a third at the Japan Karate Shotorenmei National Championships in Grangemouth.
Lauren Macaulay (15) was runner-up in the 13-15 Girls Kumite event, while Zenzo Dube finished second in the 16 years and over Gents Kata.
And attaining third place in the 12-15 Girls Kata was 15-year-old Gillian Crozier, of Manse Road, Forth.
Gillian's proud mum Christine, the Shinjutsu Club secretary, said: "I'm proud of the members' efforts.
"It had been a couple of years since Gillian and Lauren competed.
"It was my daughter's best karate achievement so far."
For more information on this article, see this week's Carluke and Lanark Gazette, which is in the shops now.
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