Karate club changes name
Karate clubs join heads and form the African Full Contact Karate Organisation (AFCKO) federation.
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The Katlehong-based Shorin-Kempo Kaikan Karate Club has changed its name to the African Full Contact Karate Organisation (AFCKO).
The three-year-old club will, as of June, be known as AFCKO Katlehong.
The local clubās head coach, Thulane Sibisi, said the name change is a result of the birth of the AFCKO federation.
āAFCKO is a collaboration of different clubs joining forces and forming the AFCKO federation,ā said Sibisi.
āDue to the clubs forming one entity and sharing the same goals, we had to change our name.
āThe federation consists of clubs across South Africa and parts of Africa, including Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe.ā
Sibisi also said more karate clubs are welcome to be affiliated with the federation.
āWe want to expand and grow the federation and, therefore, more clubs are welcome to join,ā said Sibisi.
āDue to the clubs forming one entity and sharing the same goals, we had to change our name.
āThe federation consists of clubs across South Africa and parts of Africa, including Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe.ā
Sibisi also said more karate clubs are welcome to be affiliated with the federation.
āWe want to expand and grow the federation and, therefore, more clubs are welcome to join,ā said Sibisi.
āThere is great talent out there that needs the right exposure and platform which is what we aim to do through the federation, among other things.
āWe want to take the sport to greater heights and produce disciplined karatekas and individuals in the process.
āWe are excited about the new development and hope for the best going forward.ā
For more information contact Sibisi on 083 599 5916.
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