Four members from East Kilbride’s Yamakai Karate Club have been selected to represent Scotland at the under 21 World Karate Championships Chile later this year.
Along with club coach Jim Ross, who will be on the national coaching setup, brothers Matthew and Luke Miller will be joined by Logan Chilton in the squad heading to Santiago in October.
While Matthew and Luke are regular members of the national squad, this will be Logan’s first appearance at this level for his country.
Luke is competing in the junior male 17 years over-76 kilogrammes kumite, while Matthew takes on the best in the world at male under-21 level in the under-60kg kumite. Logan makes his bow in the junior male 16-years under-55kg kumite.
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Coach Jim Ross said: “I’m delighted for all three boys as to be selected for the national squad to attend the World Championships.
“It has got to be one of the biggest accolades any sports person can achieve.
“Along with all Yamakai members, I would like to congratulate the boys on this fantastic achievement.”
Yamakai meet twice weekly in the United Reformed Church Hall in East Mains.
They are always on the lookout for new members to join their ranks.
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The club accept beginners from five-years-old and over with the first two weeks sessions free of charge.
On Thursday evenings the club have a class that caters for five to seven-year-olds only from 6pm until 6.45pm.
Anyone wishing further class information can contact Jim on 01698 421790 or by e-mail via jimross@yamakai.co.uk
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