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Orapa dominate GBV karate tourney
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (133+ words) Mmegi Online Orapa dominate GBV karate tourney The annual Women's Self Defence tournament that was held over the weekend turned into a platform for skill and perfection, dominated by Orapa Club. The side walked away with 10 gold, seven silver and…...
Junior Karate team scoops Gold at WKF Youth League
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (352+ words) Mmegi Online Leitch Michelle was also on the podium with a bronze medal in the girls Under-14 kumite (-47kg) The team was competing at the World Karate Federation (WKF) Youth League in Harare, Zimbabwe Kgosi defeated top competitors from Peru, France,…...
Good turnout for Shito-Ryu tournament
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - A large turnout was experienced at the annual Shito-Ryu Open Tournament that was held at Botswana Karate Union (BOKA) hall. The event attracted participants from Active Africa, Cracking, Dynamite, Kimberling, Topfight, Village, SSKB, Shitokai Academy, Socca Karate Academy,…...
Karate divisions widen
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (590+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Divisions within the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) continue to grow, as evidenced by the simultaneous tournaments to be held tomorrow....
Karate rises above internal wars to deliver medals
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has been marred with internal battles, with some ending up in courtrooms, leading to suspensions and dismissals. But despite the upheavals, karate put up a commanding performance at the AUSC Region 5 Games, which concluded…...
Karate instructor calls for peace
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) Calistus Kolantsho - Nihon Karate Kyokai Botswana Chief Instructor, Sensei Keone Kgorotlhe has called for peace as karatekas face unending internal fights. In recent times, the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has found itself entangled in legal battles involving warring factions The…...