PUPILS from Bromsgrove Taekwondo came away with a bumper haul of medals from the Invitational Attitude Championships at Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre last week.

Fifteen members from the club brought back 11 medals.

Over 140 competitors of all ages, many from the Independent Taekwondo Schools group, descended on the leisure centre.

Instructor John Swift said: "All the pupils did very well. They all performed to the best of their abilities.

"It's not about winning, it was about taking part and they all had excellent attitudes."

In the children's section orange belt Archie Freer came first in the patterns category, while Chloe Jones was second.

Zak Bennett was second in the green tag patterns group, while Shayne Robinson finished runner-up in the under-130 centimetre height and sparring category.

In the adult section orange belt Lee Grazier won the patterns category and Gery Bestwick was second.

Hayley Jenkins won the yellow and green tag section, followed by runner-up Angela Steward.

Steward also finished second in the ladies white to green belts sparring category and Lee Grazier was second in the men's group.

Every student who took part in Kidderminster was given a medal by his or her club for taking part.

Swift said: "Every student deserved recognition for their effort. The medals were a way of thanking everyone who took part."

Anyone wishing to contact Swift about taking part in Taekwondo and martial arts lessons should call him on 01562 827437, or 07989980155.