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Ferndale Shotokan Karate Dojo wins big at championships
Ferndale-based Shotokan Karate Dojo bagged 13 medals at the Pan African Shotokan Karate-Do Federation's (PSFK) National Women's Cup Championship that was held in Kwa-Thema.
Under the guidance and training of sensei Alex Sylvain Luenga, the students participated in kata (technique) and kumite (fighting), raking in the medals for the dojo – four golds, five silver and four bronze.
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Luenga said that the medals are a sign of hard work and commitment from the students. 'The dojo mainly trains children from the age of four and young adults from the surrounding areas of Randburg, like Ferndale, Linden, and Windsor. We teach them skills of discipline, which ensures that they can defend themselves at all times.'
Danie Myeza, who bagged a gold medal in kumite and a silver medal for kata, said she is truly honoured by her achievements, even though it hasn't been an easy task throughout the past few years.
'We are proud of our students who participated in the championships, bringing home medals and representing Ferndale dojo with pride. The journey is still long, but we believe in our students' potential,' said Luenga.
The dojo currently offers two days of training, on Saturdays and Sundays. As it serves low-income students and is community-based, the focus is on instilling discipline and developing their self-confidence.
The students who won the medals were:
David Kumbi – silver medal in kumite and bronze for kata
Godwill Kumbi – gold medal in kumite and silver for kata
Aiden Munongwa – gold medal in kumite and silver for kata
Wesley Luenga – silver medal for kata
Daniela Myeza – gold medal in kumite and silver for kata
Chika Ohume – bronze medal for kata
Tinotenda Mutaro – gold medal for kata and bronze medal in kumite
Innocent – bronze medal for kata
For more information, contact Sensei Alex Sylvain Luenga on 063 152 0088.
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