Amanzimtoti karateka to compete at SA champs
He advanced to the semi-finals were he won to secure a silver medal in the final round.
Kingsway High School karateka, Treyden Moodley will participate in the World Karate Federation (WKF) South African All Styles National Championship next month. Treyden, a first Dan karate black belt holder in Shotokan and WKF, is ranked in the top 10 SA 14 to 15-years-old division and has obtained KZN colours for three consecutive years.
The Grade 9 learner started the 2020 karate season by competing in the eThekwini region all styles championship at the Tongaat Indoor Sports Centre on 9 February. Various martial arts dojos and styles were represented at the competition, including Gojo Ryu, Highway JKA, ShitoRyu, Fanakoshi, Ninfu and ASKDSA.
He competed well against the different fighting styles to finish the tournament with a podium finish and to secure his position to represent the eThekwini District at the WKF all styles KZN championship for the 11 districts in the province on 17 February.
Completing the elimination rounds with confidence, he advanced to the semi-finals were he won to secure a silver medal in the final round. It was a top achievement in a tough tournament competed by all elite fighters from different martial arts styles and backgrounds in the province. The SA championship will be held in March and is hosted between KZN and Western Cape this year.
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“Karate requires a lot of time for training. With the demands of school, it is hard work to maintain the balance between school and practice. At times training is seven days a week, only finishing at 9pm and then I still have to complete my school work after training. A lot of hard work goes into the sport, but I enjoy it and I am proud to represent my province at the South African nationals,” said Treyden.
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