Karatekas display determination and skill at Shotokan club competition
The local karate dojo hosted competitors from White River, Skukuza and Mbombela for the annual club competition of Lowveld Shotokan on August 15 at at the Kiepersol Farmers' Hall.
Amid the applause and shouts that echoed in the hall, karatekas displayed a high level and quality of performance in both the kata and kumite sections.
According to Sensei Sandra Jansen van Vuuren, the younger participants displayed great determination and good character and finished fights even after they were injured.
The veteran fights were some of the highlights of the day, as both the men and women participated with vigorous and great sportsmanship. They proved that not only young people could enjoy such an intense sport. The young brown-belt competitors also had spectators on the edge of their seats with high kicks and lightning-fast attacks. Despite the ferocity of their attacks, they still displayed respect and good attitudes towards one another.
The match between Lesaya Calaca and Milamber Bubb was undoubtedly one of the most intense and exciting ones and they ended up getting the highest points of the day with 22-23.
“Not only did they display great technique, but it was a tough fight until the end,” Jansen van Vuuren remarked.
Jansen van Vuuren thanked the parents who contributed greatly to the success of the day. For more information or to join the club, visit the Lowveld Shotokan Karate facebook page or contact Jansen van Vuuren on 082-530-3396.
View more photos of the event here.
