North East karate youngsters have celebrated a successful summer season.

Dokan Karate Club has celebrated a successful summer season season before going on to win its last competition until September.

Staff, youngsters and their families recently gathered for a presentation day at Whitburn Social Club, on North Guards, where various accolades were awarded by the Sunderland North and Cleadon-based karate club.

Dokan Karate Club has rounded off a successful summer season. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Dokan Karate Club has rounded off a successful summer season. | Other 3rd Party

The club then travelled to the Northern Open Classic International, hosted in Warrington, for the last tournament before the summer holidays - with Dokan topping the medals table.

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The Dokan squad secured 37 gold medals, 26 silver medals and 29 bronze medals - with the Dokan also receiving the best club trophy.

The club held a presentation day at the Whitburn Social Club to celebrate the season. | Other 3rd Party

Youngsters at Dokan will now train and undergo grading throughout the summer holidays before they return to competing at the GB Open in September.

Dokan Karate Club was named as the best club at the Northern Open Classic International. | Other 3rd Party

If you want to find out more about Dokan Karate Club, then you can by calling 07939 130411, emailing: [email protected], and online at: https://www.facebook.com/dka.redhouse/ or https://www.dokan.co.uk/.