GOLD MEDALS: World champions Brian Williams (left) and James Pokorny (right) with Droitwich Tang Soo Do Club assistant instructor John Theiss (middle).
THE Tang Soo Do Club in Droitwich can boast two world champions.
Brian Williams and James Pokorny collected point sparring gold medals in Cardiff at the Tang Soo Do World Championships — a form of Korean karate.
Williams defeated his opponent 12-0 in the final to capture the 18 to 30 years sparring for red belts title.
Pokorny fought back to bag gold in the 18 to 30 years sparring for purple belts.
Williams is preparing for his black belt, while Pokorny is undefeated in competition sparring and plans to travel to Boston, USA, next year to defend his title.
The club train at Droitwich Spa High School, Briar Mill, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm until 8pm.
For more details, call Bill Theiss on 07855-516264.
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