The Waterside Taekwondo Club have celebrated winning their first trophy since being founded 21 years ago.

They finished fifth of 55 clubs from across the UK and Europe in the British International Open.

Ten fighters from the club competed in Crawley, with the club bringing home the same number of medals.

Ryan Martin (Pee Wee Male B -31), Tegan Paynter (Pee Wee Female B -25), Emma Renyard (Pee Wee Female B -35) and Sean Neill (Veterans Male A +87) all won gold. There were silver medals for Simon Ladd (Pee Wee Male B -40), Kimberly Barnes (Pee Wee Female B -31), Ella Barnes (Cadets Female B -59) and Denholm McCormick (Seniors Male C -63).

Renyard (Pee Wee Female B -31) and Neill (Seniors Male A +87) also added bronze medals, while there were encouraging performances from Jacob Martin and Tristan Neill.

Master Colin Graves said: “We have trained so hard this year since the start of our academy at the end of 2012.

“All the students are training at every opportunity at my clubs in the New Forest and this is a special award for everyone involved.

“I’m so proud of those that competed and it’s nice that we are making our mark on the British circuit.

For more information on the club, contact Colin Graves on 07871 875254, or visit watersidetaekwondoclub.co.uk