Kenwyn Martial Arts Centre

Congratulations to all our students who successfully passed their kyu grading last night! 🎉🥋

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off. Be proud of your achievement and continue striving for excellence on your martial arts journey.

A special thank you to our black belts, Adam Reddy and Damian Fisher Sempai, for their valuable assistance, guidance, and support throughout the grading. Your commitment to helping develop our students is greatly appreciated.

Well done to everyone involved!

Renshu Ichiban 👊🥋

🥋🏆 **KARATE & Kobudo South Africa INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT** 🏆🥋

Kenwyn Martial Arts Centre (KMAC) and JION Karate proudly invite all karateka and kobudoka to join us on **18 July** for a day of competition, friendship, and traditional martial arts spirit.

📅 Date: 18 July
🥋 Events: Karate Kata, Kumite & Kobudo Kata
🏅 Open to all ages and grades

Come test your skills, build new friendships, and celebrate the Way of Karate and Kobudo.

registration information 🥋🏆 **KARATE & KOBUDO INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT** 🏆🥋

Kenwyn Martial Arts Centre (KMAC) and JION Karate proudly invite all karateka and kobudoka to join us on **18 July** for a day of competition, friendship, and traditional martial arts spirit.

📅 Date: 18 July
🥋 Events: Karate Kata, Kumite & Kobudo Kata
🏅 Open to all ages and grades
VENUE: Wynberg Military Sports Stadium

Come test your skills, build new friendships, and celebrate the Way of Karate and Kobudo.

Registration information https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/24673-kmac-karate-kobudo-invitational-tournament/squads/new/other

International Children's Day with WUKF!

Children are our future and the beating heart of karate. Through martial arts, we don't just teach techniques—we build discipline, respect, and lifelong friendships.

Wishing all young karatekas around the world a fantastic day! Keep growing, learning, and making us proud.

Congratulations to our newest Junior Black Belt (Shodan), Yaqeen Maroof! 🥋

Yesterday, at his inauguration, we proudly presented him with his black belt rank after 10 years of dedication and hard work. Yaqeen began his karate journey at just 5 years old and, like many martial artists, faced moments where he wanted to quit. Through perseverance, discipline, and determination — together with the unwavering support of his parents — he achieved this important milestone.

His journey is a reminder that success comes to those who keep going, even through challenges. We wish Yaqeen all the best in his future endeavors and hope that he will continue to inspire the younger students coming through the ranks.

Domo Arigato gosai Masu



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Nothing beats good company, hard training, and a well-earned Kobudō coffee afterwards. ☕🥋

Development tournament Karate & Kobudo:

After this morning’s development tournament, new fresh talent emerged and it bodes well for the future of the dojo. Congratulations to all our medal winners.

A big thank you to our judges/referees Yusuf Appleby, Damian Fisher and Yaqeen Maroof for their professionalism and support.

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Congratulations to the organizers of the WUKF SA National and Afro Asia Championship held at Gqeberha Port Elizabeth 30 April - 3May 2026. A special congratulations to Gary Grapentin sensei and his team for hosting a fantastic and highly professional championship.

Well done to our chief referee Alta Venter sensei and judges Yusuf and Taqee Appleby, for officiating at this weekend’s event with professionalism and dedication.

A special mention to Taqee Appleby(2nd Dan Goju Ryu & 1st Dan Ryukyu Kobudo)on achieving 4th place in the Long Weapons Bo division — an excellent achievement while also serving as an official at the championship.

Proudly representing Kenwyn Martial Arts and traditional Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan with pride and distinction.