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Port Shepstone karateka earn black belts

Karate instils self-discipline and self-confidence.

6 hours ago
Sugan Naidoo 1 minute read
Black belt recipients are (from left) Tanvir Ramraj, Cheytalya Harilal, Sensei Jay Rambharos (trainer), Cheyali Harilal and Aarav Rampersad. Photo by Vee Ramsayi.

The International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) held its annual training seminar and grading in Phoenix recently.

Chief instructor Sensei San Pillay (8th Dan) conducted the class with high-level training to keep up with ISKF standards.

Many karatekas were graded after the gruelling training session. Four local karatekas from ISKF Port Shepstone, training under Sensei Jay Rambharos (5th Dan), were graded to Shodan (black belt).

They are Tanvir Ramraj, Cheytalya Harilal, Cheyali Harilal and Aarav Rampersad.

Sensei Jay said he was proud of the karatekas who did exceptionally well.

“By taking up karate, one uses almost every muscle for a perfect workout. Karate is much more than self-defence. It instils self-discipline, respect and self-confidence, and most of all enhances good character in one’s life. Parents must encourage their children to continue their karate training to stay focused and disciplined. There is no age limit to start karate,” said Sensei Jay.

To find out more about karate, contact Sensei Jay on 083-627-7230.

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Senior reporter Sugan Naidoo is a true son of the South Coast soil. He was to the newspaper industry born, his late father working at the South Coast Herald back in the days when black and white photographs were still being used. Sugan has been with Caxton for close to three decades, having started as a weekend photographer, straight out of school. He soon showed his skill in hard news reporting and has, over the years, added to his repertoire, with motoring now one of his important beats. He is always willing to go the extra mile, especially if it's to test drive a new vehicle. He supports the Proteas, Springboks and Manchester United.
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