For those who pursue training at Butokukan dojos, karate is more than a mere sport. It is a way of life which requires immense concentration, dedication and passion.
Determined to enhance their skills, students from Butokukan Newcastle are well on their way to dominate the local karate world.
From September 27 to September 29, Butokukan Newcastle students travelled to Centurion, taking part in the 2019 ButokuPower National Gasshuku and Black Belt Grading at the Butokukan SA Hombu Dojo.
During the two-day event, the karateka underwent intense karate and Kobudo training. Kobudo is a weapons system of Okinawan karate.
Following the training, three students were promoted to higher grades.
Shyllin Moodley obtained his first Dan/Shodan. Marinda Botha received her second Dan/Nidan, while Izak Botha has obtained his third Dan/Sandan.
Looking at the performance of the Newcastle karateka, Sensei Carel van der Westhuizen (Sixth Dan), the chief instructor of Butokukan SA, says he is immensely satisfied with the standard of the Newcastle karateka.
Chief instructor of Butokukan Newcastle, Sensei Frik Willemse (fifth Dan), is proud of his students’ achievements, their hard work and dedication reflecting in their karate.
Anyone interested in traditional Okinawan karate and Kobudo can contact Frik Willemse on 060 725 9815.
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