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
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Madibaz karate trio heading to world champs – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz karate trio heading to world champs: Madibaz karatekas (from left) Lwazi Finca, Yongama Booi and Gcobani Maxama have been selected for the South African squad to compete in the World Open Championships in Japan from November 22 to 24. Photo: Brittany Blaauw Three Madibaz karatekas will keep the Nelson Mandela University flag flying high when they compete in the World Open Championships in Japan later this year. Senseis Gcobani Maxama and Lwazi Finca, as well as Yongama Booi, have been … [Read more...] about Madibaz karate trio heading to world champs – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz triumph at USSA karate week – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz triumph at USSA karate week: The Madibaz karate team retained their title in the University Sport South Africa tournament which was held in Grahamstown at the end of June. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz karate team returned from the University Sport South Africa tournament with the gold medal, thrilled at finishing on top of the podium for the second year in a row. The week took place in Grahamstown at the end of June and sensei Gcobani Maxama said the triumph was just reward for all the … [Read more...] about Madibaz triumph at USSA karate week – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz will renew karate rivalry with WSU – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz will renew karate rivalry with WSU: Madibaz student-athlete Adre Weideman will be part of the Nelson Mandela University karate squad to compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament at Rhodes in Grahamstown on June 28 and 29. Photo: Supplied The Madibaz karate squad will renew a keen rivalry with Walter Sisulu University when the University Sport South Africa tournament is held in Grahamstown later this month. Hosted by Rhodes on June 28 and 29, the Nelson Mandela University … [Read more...] about Madibaz will renew karate rivalry with WSU – MyPR.co.za
Golden haul by Madibaz karate star – MyPR.co.za
Golden haul by Madibaz karate star: Madibaz karateka Adre Weideman returned home with four gold medals from the Goju Kai tournament in Stellenbosch last month Photo: Supplied Madibaz karateka Adre Weideman enhanced her standing in the sport when she returned from a recent national tournament in Stellenbosch with four gold medals. The 20-year-old Nelson Mandela University student, from Korsten in Port Elizabeth, competed in the Goju Kai tournament last month and ruled the kata and kumite … [Read more...] about Golden haul by Madibaz karate star – MyPR.co.za
Success for Madibaz karate students
Success for Madibaz karate students: NMMU-Madibaz karatekas Teboho Zongola and Adre Weideman have been selected for national student teams after the recent University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria. Photo: Supplied Two NMMU-Madibaz karatekas were selected for national teams after the Port Elizabeth university finished second at the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria over the weekend. The Madibaz, who won the title from 2010 to 2015, shared the runners-up spot with … [Read more...] about Success for Madibaz karate students
Madibaz want to maintain proud karate record
Madibaz want to maintain proud karate record: Members the Madibaz karate squad who will compete in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Pretoria from Friday are, back from left, Aviwe Tsewu, Teboho Zongola, Gratiano Ntokwenzana, Thabiso Ntuli, Thulani Mapasa and, front from left, Njabulo Gumede, Nkosinathi Mabunu, Tumelo Shai and Hlubikazi Zibi. Photo: Supplied The NMMU-Madibaz karate squad will be protecting a proud record when they take on their student rivals in the University … [Read more...] about Madibaz want to maintain proud karate record
PE in the news: Housebreaker overpowered by ‘karate enthusiast’ and his dog
Housebreaker overpowered by ‘karate enthusiast’ and his dog: A man who jumped into a back garden in Walmer, Port Elizabeth, with a hammer could not have anticipated being met by someone trained in martial arts. Police said the 18-year-old man was tackled after trespassing on Sunday morning. “The owner’s son ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Mosimane faces selection dilemma as fixture conundrum confronts Sundowns: “This game took out a lot of energy from us‚” he added after the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Housebreaker overpowered by ‘karate enthusiast’ and his dog
King Williams Town news: EC contingent excel at karate champs
EC contingent excel at karate champs: Ann von der Decken of Shotokan Circle Karate in King William’s Town placed third. In the senior men’s black belt kata category, Reiner van der Marwitz of S&K Karate Club in Port Elizabeth, successfully defended his 2015 title with a convincing win ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: EC contingent excel at karate champs
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
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
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
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
You Can Help Chrissie Achieve her Dream
One of the SOS Children's Village youth girls, Chrissie, has been selected to represent South Africa in Australia at the World Goju Kai Style Championships in July this year. This is an incredible honour for her and SOS Children's Villages South Africa. Unfortunately, she will not be able to take part in the competition unless the local SOS Children's Village manage to raise R30 000.00 by the end of May. Chrissie, who has been with SOS Children's Village Port Elizabeth since 1990, has … [Read more...] about You Can Help Chrissie Achieve her Dream
