It's hi ho silver for Clayton Johnson at English Karate Federation National Kyu Grade Championship
YOUNG Clayton Johnson continued his journey on the medal trail with a silver-lined success at the English Karate Federation National Kyu Grade Championship.
The-12-year-old member of Cleethorpes' Fix 'n' Kiks club finished second in kumite (fighting) in the national showdown at Sheffield's Ponds Forge.
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Fix n Kiks' Clayton Johnson. Picture: Rick Byrne
That success marks another encouraging performance from Johnson, who won a gold medal against older opposition on his competitive debut last summer.
Club instructor Sami Powell said: "Clayton is an enthusiastic student and always willing to learn, through training hard and dedication.
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"He has more than earned his trophies and medals – well done to him!"
Johnson won his first-round bout by two points to nil. He received a bye in the second as his opponent failed to show up.
He edged a close third and then secured his spot in the final with a 2-0 triumph in round four.
Only a close 1-0 defeat in the final denied the youngster another gold medal success.
Also representing Fix 'n' Kiks in the national competition were Tom Gladding, 20, and Taylor Nicholls, 9.
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