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      Junaid Chakefer

      Junaid Chafeker Becomes First South African Kung Fu Martial Artist in World Hall of Fame

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 216 0

      The Hall of Fame honour celebrates a journey that began in the Western Cape and grew into a global career spanning four continents and multiple world championships.   Cape Town,…

      Karate

      South Africa Strikes Gold in World Karate Debut!

      by Karabo Peter @karabo_peter_July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 1,085 0

      With nine golds and a top 10 ranking, WUKF South Africa signals its arrival on the world stage.   Malmö, Sweden (14 July 2025) – Have you ever heard of…

      Breaking

      Breaking Records to Fight GBV: 1,000 Martial Artists to Unite!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024 254 0

      A women’s self protection organisation inspired by warrior Alison Botha, Women InPowered, is preparing to break a world record and the biggest board ever later this month!   Pretoria, South…

      VR

      SA Tween Ditches VR Headset for Karate Dreams; Competes in Japan!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 25, 2024October 24, 2024 361 0

      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,…

      Katlego

      Katlego ‘Karate’ Dlamini Strikes Bronze in Austria! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 29, 2024September 28, 2024 468 0

      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…

      Luke Griffith

      Jiujitsu Star Luke Griffith Shines Again at World Championship

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024 422 0

      Jiujitsu star Luke Griffith has made South Africa proud once again after he represented our country at the World Jiujitsu Champs in Las Vegas as one of the best competitors…

      Taekwondo team

      Taekwondo Team Set to Rep South Africa at World Champs!

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyJune 28, 2024June 28, 2024 1,041 0

      The National ATA Songahm Taekwondo team are gearing up to represent South Africa at this year’s World Championships in Arizona next month—a fantastic feat in the world of martial arts:…

      Layla

      At Just 11 Years Old Layla Will Represent SA for Karate!

      by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024 499 0

      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…

      Jiu-Jitsu

      SA’s Luke Griffith Just Became the Jiu-Jitsu Champ of Europe!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023 2,648 0

      There’s a South African Jiu-Jitsu force of martial arts mastery in our midst, and Luke Griffith just became the champion of Europe! Meet the young man making SA proud:  …

      Judo

      Judo is Breaking Poverty Cycles for Farm Children One Move at a Time

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 9, 2023 544 0

      Judo students from Inspire Children and Youth are not just rural farm children facing poverty. Some are national colours holders, Commonwealth champions and Olympians in the making! Most importantly, they…

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