Lebogang Martial Arts and Sports Academy karatekas graduate
Doreen Mokgolo, African Reporter, sports, Kwa-Thema, Lebogang Martial Arts and Sports Academy graduated
Kwa-Thema – Lebogang Martial Arts and Sports Academy held their first graduation ceremony for their karatekas at the Riba Community Hall on Saturday.
This saw the karatekas receiving certificates for their performances in 2022, allowing them to move up a belt in their class.
Thabang Kgeletsane said they held the ceremony to motivate the fighters to remain committed to the sport.
“Karate teaches one to be disciplined and committed. We are encouraging young people to join the sport to escape social ills in the community.
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“Sport is a discipline young people need to participate in to remain disciplined. We are concerned about the number of bullying cases in our schools,” he added.
The team is pleading for financial assistance towards its administration, which includes funds for travelling to matches and catering.
The seniors train every morning from 07:00 to 08:00, while junior members train from 16:00 to 17:00 on weekdays.
