Head coach George Bertie, who runs Jan-Shi Black Belt Academy, took his team to compete at the Citadel Sports Centre in Ayr where the team won gold in the three man team event and two gold medals in the individual events.

George said: "I was impressed with my team, as this is currently the toughest tournament circuit in Scotland and to get a place on the podium is a great achievement".

Team Jan-Shi proved they have the skills and talent to win gold by defeating teams from Dundee, Perthshire, Stirling, Edinburgh and Lothian, Aberdeen and Grampian, Highlands, Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Ayrshire.

Team Jan-Shi had nine members represent Angus and came back with three gold, three silver and two bronze.

In the individual sections Peter Watt won two gold medals; Lea Paterson won two silver medals; Ian Donaldson was beaten by the world champion in the final; and Daryn Stewart won a bronze medal.

In the team events Peter Watt; Daryn Stewart; and Jordan Lovegrove won gold while Stuart King; Nathan Dow; and Peter Watt all took bronze.

Also representing Team Jan-Shi on the day were Daniel Dow and Stuart Towns. Photos from the event may be viewed at www.forfarmartialarts.co.uk.

For more information on Jan-Shi Black Belt Academy call 01307 469787.