Even on a national level, local karateka are examples for others to follow.
Following the South African Japan Karate Association (JKA) team event in Johannesburg two weeks ago, Newcastle’s Jaydene Naidoo earned herself a number of awards.
She received two medals, a gold for kumite (fighting) and silver for kata (stance).
Jaydene was one of 25 karateka from Northern KwaZulu-Natal, who competed alongside karateka from both South Africa and beyond borders, such as Mozambique and Botswana.
The NKZN team earned a total medal haul of 18.
For more information on JKA karate or on this event, contact Sensei Johan Swart on 083 658 7157.
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