3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (549+ words) At 57, Brenda Ryan is not allowing age, nerves or setbacks to dictate what she can achieve. Her journey into Kendo began when she spotted students dressed in Kendo gear in Rosebank and became intrigued by the unfamiliar martial art. When…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (554+ words) At 57, Brenda Ryan is not allowing age, nerves or setbacks to dictate what she can achieve. Her journey into Kendo began when she spotted students dressed in Kendo gear in Rosebank and became intrigued by the unfamiliar martial art. When…...

2+ week, 4+ 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, 1+ week ago   (324+ words) Women are taught more than just martial arts at the Goju Karate Academy in Parkrand. Here, they also gain confidence, increased situational awareness, and useful self-defence techniques. The academy offers traditional Okinawan karate courses for everyone from three- and four-year-olds…...

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…...