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Mitchell's Plain karate students impress at junior and senior tournament

fuad Esack|Published

CHAMPS: Back row, from left, are, Shihan Gavin Smith (coach), Cayden Charles (first), Rashiedah Beyers (first), Leigh Charles (first), Amber Damonds (first), Rabiah Davids (second), Qian Phillips(second). Front row, from left: Eli Alexander,(1st), Lia Bronson,(3rd), Zachariah Paris (2nd), Gabriel Snyders (1st), Saadijah Beyers (2nd), Gadijah Beyers (2nd), Declyn Davids (3rd), Matteo Malgas (4th). Absent: Sara-Lee Walters (2nd) and Jaida Fisher (2nd).

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The junior and senior Kyokushin Budokan WP karate tournament, hosted by Shihan Hennie Bosman, was held at Welgemoed Primary School hall a fortnight ago, About 200 competitors took part in their respective age and weight categories. Karate students from the Woodlands and Portland dojos performed well at the tournament, finishing first, second, third and fourth in their age and weight categories. Call Shihan Gavin Smith on 064 101 3585 for more information.