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WATCH: Meet the karate champions from Mitchells Plain breaking barriers
Amy-Lee and Mogamat, two young karate champions from Mitchells Plain, are on a mission to change perceptions and raise funds for the African Karate Championships.
Karate champion Zahra Boltman celebrates sportswoman award
Karate champion, Zahra Boltman, has been selected as the Western Cape Senior Sportswoman of the Year at this year’s Karate Western Cape Awards, which took place at the Kuils River Civic Centre.
India’s Pranay Sharma triumphs with triple gold at Commonwealth Karate Championships 2024
Pranay Sharma, 21, showcases his exceptional talent by winning three gold medals at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Durban, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport.
South Africa’s karate stars gear up for Commonwealth Champs in Durban
Anticipation builds as elite karate athletes get ready for the Commonwealth Championships in Durban.
Durban gears up for Commonwealth Karate Championships
Durban has been chosen as the host city for the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championships in 2024, promising an exciting showcase of top karate talent.
Phoenix pupil kicking her way to the Olympics
“I want to achieve my continental colours and hopefully go to the world championships or even the Olympics”
‘Karate has helped me become more sociable’
I started karate at a young age due to me being shy and bullied at school. My parents thought this sport would be instrumental in helping me - Nataniah Naidu
First Dan black belt holder receives Protea colours
First Dan black belt karate whiz, Ariya Neermal, was placed second in her Kata division and received her Protea colours at the recent African Union Sports Council (AUSC), Union of African Karate Federation (UFAK) Region 5 Championships, in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Four-year-old Skye earns her red stripe: Youngest at dojo
“I like karate because I want to protect myself and fight. ”
Cape Town boy who overcame bullying with help of karate needs funds for SA Champs
A Cape Town mother is pleading for help so she can send her son to Johannesburg to represent Western Province at the South African JKA Karate Championships this month.
Cape Flats rising star seeking support to shine at karate championship
A twelve-year-old karateka from Mitchells Plain has appealed for help from the public to get her to Johannesburg, where she will be representing Western Province at the South African Japan Karate Association championships in May.
DUT karate coach aims to kick high in Japan competition
The upcoming 13th World Tournament Championships in Japan, which take place every four years, will be held over five days, from November 15 to 19.
King Cetshwayo District gears up for Salga games
The King Cetshwayo District Municipality has said that it is all systems go for the much-awaited Salga municipal games which will culminate at the provincial games to take place from December 8 to 10.
Durban martial artist showcases girl power
Durban’s Nyska Jagasur, 15, is competing in the UFAK Cadet, Junior and Senior Championships in Casablanca, Morocco. Nyska is currently competing in the Cadet Female Division for Individual Kata and Individual Kumite in the under-54kg weight division.
Edenvale High School pupils put East Rand school on the map
Edenvale High School News pupils want to put the East Rand school on the map this past month with several achievements by its learners.
DUT Karate coach leads club to 2023 SA university championship win
DUT Karate coach participates in 2023 University Sports South Africa (USSA) competition and club to the championship win.
Suhaliya Maharaj will be honoured by KSA
Karate SA chief executive officer, Sonny Pillay praised Maharaj’s contribution to the sport and said he was saddened by the loss of the brown belt athlete.
Unsung hero: Our first unsung hero uses karate to help others
‘Karate king’ Themba Mgobhozi, in keeping with what it truly means to be a hero, is the first in our weekly series of unsung heroes – ordinary folk who make a difference in the lives of those around them
Former Cape karate champ is a ‘sensei’ for body positive fitness
Coral Jacobs is all about embracing a fit and healthy lifestyle despite a person’s size or shape.
Durban to build on success of karate championships
The success of the last weekend’s karate championships brings a new dawn for women in karate.
Karate is more than just sport: it’s self defence
South Africa’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign started yesterday and two Durban karate champs have some advice: learn self-defence.
All-Africa Karate Championship to begin
Karate is not a self-funding sport and relies on stakeholder funding from government and benefactors. Despite the priorities of the city, they were able to support the hosting of this tournament.
WATCH: Bruce Lee ‘died from drinking too much water’
Doctors are making the claim almost 50 years after the martial arts icon died at 32 years old, in the summer of 1973 in Hong Kong.
The Cape's karate kids shine in Japan
More than 40 Cape Town karate students are on a high after obtaining their black belts in Japan
Cape Town karate kid brings home gold from league contest
A Cape Town boy has made not only his mother, his dojo but his community proud as well as he came home with gold from the Karate South African (KSA) league tournament at the weekend.