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.