Young martial artists impress in Gauteng tournament
Five young martial artists took on some of the best in the country and returned with 12 gold medals.
FIVE young martial artists from the Isipingo Martial Arts (IMA) club earned an astounding 12 gold medals at the Tebbutt’s Academy’s All Style Karate Kickboxing Tournament in Gauteng recently.
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IMA instructor Sensei Seggie Murugan commended his students on their hard work, training and excellent all-around displays of prowess in the ring. Senior instructor Shihan Razak Ally thanked parents for their support, and students for their fierce determination and passion for martial arts during the tournament.
The results are as follows:
- Jadene Naidoo: Two gold, three silver and one bronze medal.
- Shamsud-Deen Khan: Three gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
- Mickilyn Kyle Padayachee: Three gold and one silver medal.
- Celine Tamar Nicol: One gold, three silver and one bronze medal.
- Shrihan Haridutt: Three gold medals.
If anyone is interested in martial arts, IMA meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16:30 until 18:00 at the Lotus Park community hall. For more information, contact Sensei Seggie Murugan on 083 640 7774.
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