KARATE NEWS - A group of karateka from Eden district participated at the Western Cape trials in Stellenbosch on Saturday 4 February, where they won a total of 19 medals (11 gold, seven silver and one bronze).
In front from left are Geo Bruintjies (gold kumite), Sheree Sampson (gold kumite), Ancha Adams (silver kumite), Sarah-Jane Lewis (gold kumite) and Sue-Alice Gysman (gold kumite). Back: Luciano Samson (assistant coach), sensei Avril Maarman (head coach) and sensei Peter Adams.
Karate Zen celebrated its 40th anniversary in Cape Town in December 2022 and held its national awards ceremony at the same event.
Some of the Karate Zen George team under the leadership of sensei Mareon Ferndale were also invited to received a national award.
Front from left: Donovan Jantjies (perseverance), Chelsea Jansen (kumite female 8-9 years), Jean Ethan Petersen (best performance during a grading), Acacia Salmons (outstanding leadership), Nathan Laas (kumite male 10-11 years), Nathan Geel (kata male 12-13 years), Jamie Langenhoven (most dedicated student) and Wade Lee (kata male cadet - junior). Back: Gareth Jantjies (parent of the year) and sensei Mareon Ferndale (award and trophy for the best dojo 2022).
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