IN May of 1987 the Ross Gazette reported that members of the recently formed Ross Shukokai Karate Club made their mark at the first international competition they took part in.

Three of their members won awards at the competition for participants who were purple graded and below, and they came close to winning a club trophy.

Pictured from left to right is instructor Andy Smith with Mark Hunt, the third placed adult finalist, Mike Morris, the winner, Ian Aycliff, who was third placed in the junior class, and Ian Colebrook, a junior finalist.