Greatness at local karate club

Karatekas make club proud and scooped seven medals.

Three karatekas from Nippon Dojo Shotokan Karate Club took part in the FSKA World Championships held at the Walter Sisulu Hall, in Randburg, from August 27 to 30. The members received seven medals. They are Tyron Harmse (left), Sensei Goran Stankovic, Nadia Calore and Connor Trollip.

Dinwiddie’s Nippon Dojo Shotokan Karate Club has had great achievements recently.

Three karatekas from the club, kata and kumite medalists from previous championships, were selected to represent South Africa at the 17th FSKA World Championships held at the Walter Sisulu Hall, in Randburg, from August 27 to 30.

The championships were organised by the Funakoshi Shotokan Association.

Nadia Calore, Tyron Harmse and Connor Trollip, from the local club, scooped seven medals at the championship.

Harmse, brown belt, received a gold medal for individual kumite; silver for mixed kata team and bronze for individual kata.
Calore, purple belt, received a silver medal for mixed kata team and a bronze for individual kata.
Trollip, orange belt, got a silver for individual kata and a bronze for individual kumite.
To join the club or for more information, contact Sensei Goran Stankovic on 082 666 6789.