Karateka grades to junior shodan
She started taking part in karate in 2017.
The New World Shotokan (NWS) karate’s Refiloe Doro graded to her junior black belt during a grading ceremony held in December.
The Benoni High learner began her journey in the sport as a seven-year-old in August 2017, taking inspiration from her karateka father.
“I started karate because I looked up to my dad. Seeing him doing karate inspired me to start. Karate is something I enjoy doing because it gives me new challenges every time. It has taught me the important skill of self-defense and helps keep me fit,” she said.
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The 14-year old from Brakpan is thankful to NWS chief instructor sensei John Barnett and sensei Janien Potgieter for their guidance and moulding her into the karateka she is today.
“I’m grateful to sensei John and sensei Janien for helping become better in my karate. I would like to become a karate instructor like them and head a dojo one day.”
The young karateka said the black belt is the beginning of her journey in the sport.
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