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Novice karatekas converged on Katlehong for the AFCKO Novice Tournament, held at Abram Hlophe Primary School, last Saturday.<\/p>\n

The tournament saw participants from, among other places, Vosloorus, Sebokeng, Tembisa, Alberton and Daveyton.<\/p>

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Shorin-Kempo Kaikan Karate Club hosted the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a great tournament, with over 180 participants competing,\u201d said Shorin-Kempo Kaikan Karate Club\u2019s head coach, Thulane Sibisi.<\/p>

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\u201cSenior instructors, shihan German Visser and shihan Collen Sedoaba, graced us with their presence.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the spirit and celebration of Heritage Day, parents attended the tournament in their different traditional attire.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tournament commenced with the kata category.<\/p>\n

The competition was high, as competitors were given enough time to prepare for the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe audience was particularly looking forward to the girls\u2019 blue and yellow belt category, because most of the karatekas in this category have more experience,” added Sibisi.<\/p>\n

\u201cThabo Mokganedi, from the Abram Hlophe Dojo, impressed the judges with his fast turns and proper execution of his techniques in the white and orange belt category.<\/p>\n

\u201cPalesa Mokoena, from Vaal University of Technology, showed that the standard of the university is high when it comes to kata.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was one of the best ever AFCKO developmental programmes in the township, even if I have to say so myself.<\/p>\n

”I thank sensei Sasa Sithole, because we worked well and did a great job together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tournament, organised by the African Full Contact Organisation, was a great opportunity for youngsters to showcase their talents.<\/p>\n

Results of the tournament are:<\/p>\n

White and orange belt category:<\/p>\n