1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (346+ words) While the golden years are often seen as a time to slow down, Malcolm Dorfman has switched it around. Going to the gym, training, and teaching karate five days a week, he is proving that being active should not have…...

3+ day, 20+ hour 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,…...

6+ day, 15+ hour 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+ week, 3+ day 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+ week, 4+ day ago   (395+ words) Karateka from the Elspark Tenshinkan Dojo delivered an exceptional performance at the South African Ryukyu Martial Arts Federation (SARMAF) South African Championships, held at the Sasolburg Indoor Arena on July 27. They brought home an impressive haul of medals across multiple…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (415+ words) An individual’s golden years are often seen as a time when one reflects on the journey of their life, hang on to past memories, and finally takes a step back from the demands of everyday life. However, that is not…...

4+ week, 15+ hour ago   (23+ words) The Citizen Also Read: Crystal Park karate star shines in Angola Also Read: Dan Triangle honours students...

1+ mon, 1+ day 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,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 6+ day 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…...