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Horizon Karate Centre celebrates eight new black belts
Horizon Karate Centre is beaming with pride after eight of its students were successfully graded to black belts at the JKA Sub-Sahara Africa grading event, held at Ellis Park Arena on May 22.
The prestigious event featured two highly respected Japanese masters from the JKA headquarters in Tokyo, bringing authenticity and high standards to the grading process.
Five students – Ada Greyling, Austin Carolus, Tychael Harvie, Juliana Greyling and Aidan Louw – were graded to Shodan, earning their first-degree black belts.
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Three students advanced to higher Dan levels: Omri Naude achieved Nidan (second-degree black belt), while Stefan van Niekerk and Aidan Marnewick attained Sandan (third-degree black belt).
According to Sensei Wendy Wannenburg, the centre's head instructor, earning a black belt is a monumental accomplishment and is often regarded as the pinnacle of karate.
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'Karate is not just a physical discipline but also a way of life that fosters discipline, hard work and self-control. It moulds individuals, especially children, into responsible and focused people. Moreover, karate teaches valuable life skills, including self-defence and conflict resolution.
'I'm very proud of the students' dedication and hard work,' she said.
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