Karateka get their strikes in
Due to the distance to travel, the seniors opted to make the trip a getaway, get to know one another weekend at Emoyeni Lodge in Pietermaritzburg.
NEWCASTLE – Seniors from Northern KwaZulu-Natal JKA travelled to Durban recently, for a training session.
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Due to the distance to travel, the seniors opted to make the trip a getaway, get to know one another weekend at Emoyeni Lodge in Pietermaritzburg.
They spent Friday night around the fire, sharing food and stories.
Saturday morning’s class was led by Sensei Rob Ferrier, from the College of the Empty Hand, a 7th Dan and winner of numerous world titles.
Training was intense and concentration was the key element for maximum performance, combined with hip movement, speed and agility.
After a hard day’s work, karateka and management indulged in a braai.
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“The end to a good weekend, as always, is one in which everyone arrives back home safely,” said NKZN coach, Johan Swart.
For information on JKA karate, contact Johan on 083 658 7157.
