It’s all about the kicks! Karate uses a mix of punches, chops, blocks and kicks. Judo has you tossing, holding and pinning your opponent. Taekwondo focuses on high flying kicks.

Youngsters from a karate club in Sunderland and South Tyneside have got the New Year off to a flying start with a medal-strewn trip to one of the country’s top competitions. The Dokan Karate ...