5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (481+ words) The Kofukan South Africa Karate Team recently attended the Warriors Challenge Tournament which was held at the Rivonia Village Center. The tournament was organised by sensei Michelle Singh and saw a total of 16 karateka from the Kofukan South Africa Karate…...

6+ day, 6+ hour 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+ week, 5+ day ago   (234+ words) SEBOKENG.- “They went, saw and conquered.” The Vaal Dojo Karate Club swept the podium clean when they collected every trophy in almost every division. It was a winning record, with all the fighters coming back home with medals and trophies…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (380+ words) DURING the school holidays young Amanzimtoti martial artist and science extraordinaire, Ynez Norris, competed at a Martial Arts South Africa tournament in Pretoria, where he claimed second in the country in the kumite division, achieving his KZN provincial colours. The…...

2+ week, 3+ day 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day 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,…...

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...

3+ week, 5+ 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,…...

1+ mon, 3+ 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…...

1+ mon, 3+ 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…...