The Katlehong-based Shorin-Kempo Kaikan Karate Club has changed its name to the African Full Contact Karate Organisation (AFCKO).<\/p>\n
The three-year-old club will, as of June, be known as AFCKO Katlehong.<\/p>
The local club\u2019s head coach, Thulane Sibisi, said the name change is a result of the birth of the AFCKO federation.<\/p>\n
\u201cAFCKO is a collaboration of different clubs joining forces and forming the AFCKO federation,\u201d said Sibisi.<\/p>
\u201cDue to the clubs forming one entity and sharing the same goals, we had to change our name.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe federation consists of clubs across South Africa and parts of Africa, including Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sibisi also said more karate clubs are welcome to be affiliated with the federation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to expand and grow the federation and, therefore, more clubs are welcome to join,\u201d said Sibisi.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to the clubs forming one entity and sharing the same goals, we had to change our name.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe federation consists of clubs across South Africa and parts of Africa, including Swaziland, Botswana and Zimbabwe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sibisi also said more karate clubs are welcome to be affiliated with the federation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to expand and grow the federation and, therefore, more clubs are welcome to join,\u201d said Sibisi.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is great talent out there that needs the right exposure and platform which is what we aim to do through the federation, among other things.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to take the sport to greater heights and produce disciplined karatekas and individuals in the process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited about the new development and hope for the best going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information contact Sibisi on 083 599 5916.<\/p>\n
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