Worcestershire Martial Arts Brings Home 11 Medals at the ITFU British Open Championships 2026

Our competition team had a fantastic day at the ITFU British Open Championships 2026, returning home with an impressive 11 medals against strong competition from across the UK.

🥇 Gold (3)

• Zach Farr – 1st Patterns, 1st Special Techniques

• Ben Starkey – 1st Patterns

🥈 Silver (3)

• Sebastian Hodgetts – 2nd Patterns, 2nd Sparring

• Felix Hodgetts – 2nd Patterns

🥉 Bronze (5)

• Ben Starkey – 3rd Sparring

• Felix Hodgetts – 3rd Sparring

• Adam Monks – 3rd Patterns

• Flynn Lane-Griffin – 3rd Patterns, 3rd Sparring

Congratulations to all of our competitors, not just those who came home with medals. Every athlete represented Worcestershire Martial Arts with dedication, determination and excellent sportsmanship. Competition is about far more than the medals—it is an opportunity to learn, grow and gain valuable experience.

A huge thank you to our coaches, officials, volunteers and the families who continue to support our athletes throughout the competition season.

Final Medal Count

• 🥇 3 Gold

• 🥈 3 Silver

• 🥉 5 Bronze

Total: 11 medals

Well done, Team WMA! 💙🥋