JKA South do well at championship

Karate Syndicate Individual championship was held earlier this month.

MEDALS GALORE: The Dinky medallists are (front) Rahul Vithal, Gabriela Ho and Joshua Hugo. Middle: Kate Jenkins, Yahin Marimuthu, Shayur Devchand, Liam Williams, Sandeep Ramborosa and Zweli Bhengu. Back: Senior instructor Karyn Smith (5th Dan) and assistant instructor Dylyn Shepstone (1st Dan).

THE Karate Syndicate Individual championship was held earlier this month and JKA South Bassonia members excelled, taking many medals.

The club’s Dinky Warriors (four to seven years) also did well with all of them winning medals.

The karateka all train with senior instructors Bruce Smith (7th Dan), Gert Aucamp (6th Dan) and Karyn Smith (5th Dan). Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes are held Monday to Thursdays, as well as special Dinky classes.

For more information visit their website on www.jkasouth.co.za or call Karyn Smith on 082 579 0890.

GOING FOR GOLD: The JKA South Bassonia members who held their own are: Front: Giovanni Fernandes, Mateus Rabim, Troy Joseph, Christopher Ho, Tyron Jordan, Rushay Singh, Cshivay Jayra, Taylor Benny and Daniel Goncalves. Middle: Adam Jenkins, Mark Pallini, Brittany Shepstone, Dylyn Shepstone, Shameer Jayram, Christian Moodie and Omphile Moteka. Back: Steve Elliott, Heinrich Opperman, Michael Bennett, Karyn Smith, Helen Elliott, Josh du Toit and Graeme Bennett.

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