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Yin-Yang Karate Studio hosts Clash of the Dragons

The event featured over 90 competitors from various clubs and continues to be a highlight in the martial arts calendar.

POLOKWANE – Yin-Yang Karate and Self-Defence Studio hosted their annual ‘Clash of the Dragons’ all-style competition on Saturday at the Limpopo Army Sport Club Gateway.

The event featured over 90 competitors from various clubs, battling it out in four different divisions: kata, kumite, unison kata, and creative kata.

The competition saw participation from Yin-Yang Karate and Self-Defence Studio, LPKA Karate Club, Soutpansberg Kofukan Karate Club, JKA Pietersburg, and Ring Kings Kickboxing Club.

Sensei Annatjie de Jager, the owner of Yin-Yang Karate and Self-Defence Studio, expressed her satisfaction with the event.

“The tournament went exceptionally well, and the standard was very high,” she said.

The ‘Clash of the Dragons’ continues to be a highlight in the martial arts calendar, showcasing the talent and dedication of karatekas from across the region.

Results:

1. Best kata
Karabo Archer.

2. Best kumite
Janice de Bruin.

3. Best creative kata
Richard Tiltman.

4. Best overall performance
Nathan Weideman.

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