A TALENTED team from the Gemini Tae-Kwon-Do club in Burnham brought home nine gold medals in a national competition.

The club entered both junior and adult classes in the Southern Championships, held in Devon, on October 3.

Leading the way was youngster Max Bradley, 11, who brought home a gold medal, making him both Midlands' champion and South West of England champion.

He fought through four rounds, winning his final fight 7-3.

Town centre manager, Bev Milner Simonds, also scooped a bronze and silver medal in the adult class.

Senior club instructor, Jane Lambert, said: "There were over 500 students taking part in lots of different categories.

"We had entered ten students in patterns, sparring and tag-team competitions.

"I was very pleased with how our students all performed.

"They had all been so focused before the event and trained so hard - it is great that the hard work paid off.

"We had two students competing for the first time - both of whom came away with medals.

"We have been providing the highest quality tuition for the whole family since 1994 and seeing them achieve their goals is so rewarding.

"It isn't all about competitions and medals though, whether your goals are to develop your self confidence, improve your self defence skills, personal development, fitness, flexibility or to earn your Black Belt, Gemini Tae Kwon-Do will take you there."

The club trains every Tuesday and Thursday at the King Alfred School in Highbridge.