Springs karate club claims medals in Junior SA Champs
The KWF Springs karate students delivered standout performances at the KWP Junior SA Championships, earning silver and bronze medals in their respective categories.
The KWF Springs Karate Club on Ermelo Road in Casseldale competed in the Karatenomichi World Federation South Africa (KWF SA) Junior Championship at the Portuguese Hall in Johannesburg on June 7.
The event drew participants from across SA.
The club delivered an impressive performance, returning home with several medals. Kaleb Walker and Theodore van Eck earned silver and bronze medals, respectively, in kata, while Brian Kapp took silver in the kihon ippon kumite division.
Fanie du Plessis of the KWF Springs expressed pride in the team’s achievements.
“We are one of the longest-standing karate clubs in Springs, and over the years, we’ve seen tremendous progress in our students. We continue to grow, and our main aim is to help them be the best they can be,” he said.
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