Tyron Stevens and Christina Pretorius recently took a flight to the United States of America to represent Tebbutt\u2019s Mixed Martial Arts Academy in the US Open International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) World Martial Arts Championships.<\/p>\n
Fighters from 38 countries convened in Orlando to compete for the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championship title.<\/p>
Stevens won third place in both Extreme Musical Weapons Class A Black Belt and in creative form Extreme Musical Weapons Class A Black Belt.<\/p>\n
He also brought home two gold medals, one for continuous fighting and one in traditional weapons.<\/p>
\u201cThank you to AC Veles and Pick n Pay Lambton and Hazel Park for sponsoring me and to Kanchu Alex Tebbutt for the support,\u201d said Stevens.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Four local karate students to compete in international tournament<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The star of the event was Pretorius who excelled in her division taking first place in traditional form kata, extreme musical weapons and in traditional weapons.<\/p>\n Pretorius also took second place in points sparring.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was my first time competing in such a big event and I was taken aback by the respect spectators and fellow contestants showed us.<\/p>\n \u201cWhenever we mentioned that we are from Tebbutt\u2019s Academy people took pictures of us and our logo.<\/p>\n \u201cThey came to watch us fight and showed us a lot of support.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing in America allowed me to appreciate the values and principles we have in South Africa.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople young and old were complementing us on our discipline and character and in my opinion, the best place to learn our level of discipline is at our dojo.<\/p>\n \u201cI cannot thank our Kanchu enough for his support, guidance and training.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you City of Johannesburg for sponsoring me, I had an awesome experience,\u201d said Pretorius.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:\u00a0Tebbutts Academy shines at Galaxy Challenge<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tebbutt was pleased to have been represented by two students who held the dojo\u2019s name high.<\/p>\n \u201cI am proud of my students for the respect they have shown me and the dojo by showing the world that they come from a disciplined dojo.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re growing stronger.<\/p>\n \u201cNext year I need a few more students to qualify and represent the dojo in the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships.\u201d<\/p>\n The dojo is currently in preparation for the National Mixed Martial Arts ISKA Championships to be held in Cape Town in September.<\/p>\n \u201cI believe we are going to produce a lot of champions in Cape Town,\u201d said Tebbutt.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n