1+ week, 5+ day ago   (247+ words) The Citizen Karateka focused on their instructions and techniques while Sensei Andrew Els guided them through various styles at Craighall Park on August 25.“We are busy preparing for the national World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation championships, which will be held next…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (591+ words) Karate Sensei Danika Stevens-Kotze is one of the West Rand’s trailblazing women in sports. As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, the Roodepoort Record followed her inspiring journey, which encourages women to pursue their passions and believe in their abilities. She…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (151+ words) POLOKWANE – The Kyokushin-Kan SA national tournament will take place at the Ngoako Ramahlodi Sports Complex on August 15, bringing together some of the country’s top karatekas for a day of competition. Fighters will compete across two main disciplines, kumite and kata,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (359+ words) PHALABORWA – “Unbelievable and amazing, but at the same time very scary” – that’s how Bongekile Langa (19) describes the opportunity now in front of her, after a string of strong performances on the local and regional karate circuit this year. Langa departed…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (347+ words) LIMPOPO – “Karate is more than just a competitive sport. It has transformed every aspect of my life by giving me confidence, hope, lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging.” These are the words of 22-year-old Jeffrey ‘Sensei Courage’ MJ Netshikweta,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (368+ words) A new kendo dojo, called Wakaba Kendo Club in Sandton, is opening its doors with the goal of making the Japanese martial art more accessible to children, and helping grow the next generation of local practitioners. For instructor Nirisoa Rasamijao,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (180+ words) Karateka from the Ippon Dojo in Pennington recently participated in a grading event. According to Sensei Stephen Kentridge, the purpose of the gradings are to enable the youngsters of today to own their platforms, and help them defend themselves in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (426+ words) What started as a community karate initiative in Marlboro Gardens has grown into a thriving club where children are learning much more than punches and kicks. For just over a year, Marlboro Shokotan Karate Club has been providing karate training…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (812+ words) Duduza – Tshepang Rhadime (17) from Duduza divides his time between boxing, karate and being a full-time learner. His journey with Shinkyokushin karate began in 2022 after a karate sensei spoke to his mother about enrolling him on classes. “From my very first…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (839+ words) The 2026 SA JKA National Novice and Special Needs Championships delivered an inspiring display of skill, determination and sportsmanship, highlighting the continued growth of karate in South Africa. Held at Ellis Park Indoor Arena, the championships brought together thousands of karateka…...