Three Karate instructors from Ross-on-Wye will soon be competing in the Eighth World Shito-ryu Championships in Monterrey, Mexico, alongside other students from Gloucester, Worcester and Hereford.

Sensei Barry Matthews, 4th Dan, will be entering Individual Kata 46-50 years.

Sensei Russell White, 3rd Dan, will be entering Individual Kata 51-55 years and Individual Kumite (Fighting) 51-55 years.

Senpai Reg Jurkevicius will be entering Individual Kata Cadet 16-18 years and Individual Kumite (Fighting) Cadet 16-18 years.

Sensei Zoe Lloyd, told the Ross Gazette: “On behalf of myself and the whole of Ross-on-Wye dojo, we would like to wish the team all the best in the competition.”

For more information regarding the club please contact Zoe Lloyd on 07824 555791