The Hillside Dojo in Gqeberha which opened its doors to youth in 1994 continues to pay it forward to the communities in the Northern Areas. “In celebration of the Dojo’s 30-year partnership with Erica Youth and Child Care Centre, we would like to repair and re-paint the venue, replace the curtains which have now become worn, replace broken window panes, and complete the painted murals,” said Current Dojo Head, also the provincial Head of Goju-Kai Eastern Province, Clayton Thom. Thom added … [Read more...] about Hillside Karate Club Celebrates 30 Years And Continues To Serve The Community
Martial Arts
Prestigious Title for Local Karate Champion
An Eastern Cape sensei was awarded the prestigious shihan title, which is only bestowed to selected karateka who dedicate themselves to martial arts. Clayton Thom, formed part of a delegation who visited Japan for two weeks (28 march to 10 April), where he was awarded the shihan title. He is the first person from Eastern Province Goju-kai Karate to receive the title. The delegation participated in an intensive traditional training with the President of Goju-kai karate, Seiko Shihan Goshi … [Read more...] about Prestigious Title for Local Karate Champion
East Cape’s favourite Karate Championship
July 30 marks the tenth anniversary of the SECKO Karate Championships that will once again be hosted at the Fish River Sun. Competitors and experts expecting to take part in this championship come from East London, King William’s Town, Fort Beaufort, Grahamstown, Port Alfred, Kenton on Sea, Plettenberg Bay, Uitenhage, Despatch, Port Elizabeth, Somerset East, Cradock and Middelberg says Gary Grapentin the event organiser. The championship has grown to become one of the largest annual by … [Read more...] about East Cape’s favourite Karate Championship
Building life skills with Judo
Mthobeli Vena, Daludumo Makalima and Vuyani Watani recently represented South African Judo team in the Commonwealth Championships held in Port Elizabeth. These three all work at VW proving that Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) employees are not only exceptional at building vehicles but also excel in sport. The trio held the South African and VWSA flag high to finish in the medal standings in their respective weight categories. Mthobeli Vena won gold whilst Daludumo Makalima and Vuyani … [Read more...] about Building life skills with Judo
NMB to host Commmonwealth Games
Nelson Mandela Bay will host a week- long festival of judo when the Commonwealth Judo Games 2016 take place in the city from 23 to 28 April at the NMMU Summerstrand campus. Hosted for the first time in the African continent, the Commonwealth Judo Games join international sporting events in the city including Ironman Africa and the Ocean Racing Series. Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay is the first South African host city to host the Judo Commonwealth Championships, confirmed Mr Pannas … [Read more...] about NMB to host Commmonwealth Games
First UWKSA National Champs
The first national championship for the newly-formed United World Karate South Africa (UWKSA) will be hosted at the Fish River Sun from March 17 to March 19. "The Fish River Sun has been hosting regional and national karate championships since 2007, and is ideally placed because of its central location and facilities", says Gary Grapentin, inaugural championship organiser, UWKSA president and head-instructor of East Cape Shotokan-Ryu. United World Karate which is based in Switzerland was … [Read more...] about First UWKSA National Champs
Lwazi Finca to make his bow at Karate World Open
An Eastern Cape martial artist will finally get the chance to showcase his talents at an international level when he travels to Japan later this week for the Karate World Open. NMMU student Lwazi Finca, 27, was meant to attend the global tournament when he was competing at under-16 level but had to withdraw due to lack of funding. But now, 11 years later, he will get the opportunity he has been dreaming of. "I am very excited for the opportunity. I will get the chance to test myself … [Read more...] about Lwazi Finca to make his bow at Karate World Open
Aiming for number 6
The NMMU Madibaz karatekas will be looking to lay their hands on the full-contact title for a sixth year in a row when they host the University Sport South Africa Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth from November 30. The two-day national champs will see more than 200 participants from 20 universities descend on the North and South Campuses of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University to compete in the full and semi-contact categories. The institution, which last hosted the event in … [Read more...] about Aiming for number 6
Siyabulela Mabulu returns to PE
26 year old Zwide, Port Elizabeth resident, Siyabulela Mabulu won bronze in judo, beating India's Manjeet Nandal in the 66kg division, to earn South Africa its second medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on 24 July 2014. Port Elizabeth's newest Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist, Siyabulela Mabulu will arrive back home at the Port Elizabeth International Airport today, 29 July 2014 at 12h25 after leaving from OR Tambo in Johannesburg at … [Read more...] about Siyabulela Mabulu returns to PE
National colours for Madibaz Judoka
Madibaz judo star Matthew Chase was included in the South African student team after claiming two gold medals at the Ussa championships at NMMU's Missionvale Campus in Port Elizabeth over the weekend. Chase, who won gold in the U/60kg and U/66kg divisions, led his team to their first overall title in the annual competition contested by the country's top six tertiary institutions. The Madibaz's medal tally of 16, which also included four silvers and 10 bronzes, saw them finish ahead of Tuks … [Read more...] about National colours for Madibaz Judoka
USSA judo tournament at NMMU Missionvale Campus
Five universities are set to battle it out for top honours in the USSA judo tournament that takes place at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Missionvale Campus this week. Participants representing the universities of Witwatersrand, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Stellenbosch arrived in Port Elizabeth on Thursday (3 April) for the official opening and weigh-ins. Judo, which has been a part of the championships since its inception in 1994, was last hosted by the Madibaz in … [Read more...] about USSA judo tournament at NMMU Missionvale Campus
The Judo Institute for People with Special Needs
An initiative which began with the formation of Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) judo team has grown into a community upliftment programme which has resulted in one employee heading to the World Deaflympics with two young hearing impaired contestants in July. In 2006 Quality Assurance employee Sondisa Magajana, trained as a judo coach and started the VWSA judo team. Starting with just a few VWSA members, the team – comprising of both novice and experienced men and women – grew and began … [Read more...] about The Judo Institute for People with Special Needs
World Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, World Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth from WUKO South Africa: The 2013 WUKO World Karate Championships for Seniors and Veterans will be held at the Nelson Mandela Bay University South Campus, Port Elizabeth on 20-23 March 2013. We are looking for corporate sponsors to allow for this event to take place as professionally as possible. We wish for this to be the best world karate championships ever. ESPN will be … [Read more...] about World Karate Championships in Port Elizabeth
