Inspiring karateka Luchay Weideman has won Sportswoman of the Year at the Madibaz Sports Awards! Reflecting on her win, she also reflected on how it is a recognition of another…
When 12-year-old Mark Robberts ditched his VR headset, a whole new (real) world of martial arts unfolded. Now, Mark is competing at the Karate World Championships in Japan! Takasaki,…
Matric learner Katlego ‘Karate Dlamini’ worked profoundly hard to get to her international karate championship in the hopes she’d represent South Africa well. We’re proud to report that she certainly…
Gold medalist Nyska Jagasur has consistently excelled in martial arts, earning regional, provincial and national representation multiple times. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (23 August 2024) – Nyska Jagasur, a rising…
18 medals have been added to the Madibaz collection thanks to the “Karatekas” who competed against 70 competitors over the weekend. South Africa, South Africa (03 June 2024) –…
Little Layla is a testament to the sentiment that ‘dynamite comes in small packages’! At only 11 years old, she has already earned herself the opportunity to represent South Africa…
Matric scholar Katlego might have given up karate once, but she’s made a marvellous comeback that has offered her the chance to take part in the World Goju Ryu Karate…
Annelize Morkel holds countless National Titles, a Martial Arts Black Belt and has won her World Championship division multiple times. Her philosophy on life and her sport go hand-in-hand, and…
A Jozi karate kid, a dream, a community and the kind of victory that no medal can outweigh. Christo Prokas’ story will make you smile even if you don’t know…
2020 was meant to be the year Cape Town hosted the Kimura Shukokai International’s (KSI) 20th Karate World Championship but it was postponed to 2023 – and it was a…
