Chris Ewing Karate, based on Musselburgh High Street, has eight members selected for the under-21 World Championships from October 9-13 in Venice, Italy.
Of those selected, Kori Fital and Benjamin Packwood are European champions, while Joe Gallagher is a European finalist and Neve Ewing is a World Combat Games bronze medallist.
Other taking part from the club are Cameron Furnes, Daniel Lyons, Maia Ewing and Julie Duff.
Chris Ewing, a 6th dan and former Scottish, British, European and Commonwealth champion, is also travelling in a coaching capacity.
The competitors and coach are highlighted in the accompanying photos.
From top, left to right – Daniel Lyons, Joe Gallagher.
Next row left-right – Benjamin Packwood, Cameron Furness
Next row – bottom left – Chris Ewing (coach)
Right hand side, top left to right – Neve Ewing, and Kori Fital.
Bottom left to right – Maia Ewing and Julia Duff.
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