WUKF SA - Western Cape

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The organisers of the 2026 WUKF South African National Championships & Afro-Asia Open are looking forward to welcoming Sensei Rishi Bundhoo and his Federation from Mauritius to our annual celebration of WUKF karate and kobudo. This will be the first time a Mauritian Team (Shotokan Martial Arts Federation) will be attending the Championships. We wish them all the best in their final preparations and travels.

🔥 THE MAGIC 100-DAY COUNTDOWN BEGINS! 🔥
The clock is ticking and the road to glory is getting shorter!

We are exactly 100 DAYS AWAY from the 14th WUKF World Karate Championships 2026! 🥋🇷🇴

The global karate family is about to descend on Cluj-Napoca. Are you ready to step onto the tatami in the heart of Transylvania? 🏰✨

📍 Where: Cluj-Napoca, Romania

🗓️ When: 22 – 26 July 2026

🏆 Goal: World Titles, honor, and unforgettable memories!

Detailed event information, including the general program, competition categories (including Kobudo and Inclusive), hotel information, and transfers, can be found here:

👉 https://www.wukf-karate.org/events/world-championship-2026/

Final phase of preparation starts NOW. Stay focused, train hard, and we will see you in Romania! 🤛💥

🔥🥋 HISTORIC SUCCESS – FIRST WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL SPORT KARATE & KOBUDO LEAGUE! 🏫🏆

WUKF SA Western Cape is proud to celebrate the outstanding success of the TORA School Sport Karate & Kobudo Challenge, the first official School Sport Karate & Kobudo League event in the Western Cape! 👏🔥

This groundbreaking championship was hosted under the Martial Arts South Africa (MASA) School Sport structure, with MASA being the recognised martial arts body affiliated to SASCOC.

In addition, WUKF World is in partnership with the International School Sport Federation (ISF), creating exciting future pathways for athletes from school level to international participation. 🌍🥋

This marks a major milestone for karate and kobudo as an official school sport pathway in the Western Cape.
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📊 Event Highlights

✅ 204 Entries
✅ 17 Teams
✅ Athletes representing an incredible 47 Primary & High Schools across the province!

This incredible support shows the demand and excitement for School Sport Karate & Kobudo in the Western Cape.
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🏆 School Results

🏫 Primary Schools

🥇 1st – Bastion Primary School
🥈 2nd – Brackenfell Primary School
🥉 3rd – Bellpark Primary School

🏫 High Schools

🥇 1st – Protea Heights Academy
🥈 2nd – Brackenfell High School
🥉 3rd – Franschhoek High School
🏆 Overall Best Performing School:
🥇 Bastion Primary School
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🌟 Top Athletes of the Day

👦 Primary School Division

🥇 Matthew Abrahams – Brackenfell Primary School
🥈 Lumar Nell – Bellpark Primary School
🥉 Connor Roland – Thrive

👦 High School Division

🥇 Tristan Rooi – Monument Park High School
🥈 Heinrich Walker – Brackenfell High School
🥉 Lia Strauss – Protea Heights Academy

🏆 Overall Top Athlete of the Day:
🥇 Matthew Abrahams
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🙏 Special Thank You

A special word of thanks to Neko NWS Bellville, the official host of this historic first event, and part of the National Federation – New World Shotokan (NWS).

Your commitment, organisation, and effort in hosting this league played a major role in making the day such a great success. 👏🔥
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👏 Congratulations to every athlete, school, coach, parent, referee, and official who made this historic event possible.

This is only the beginning of something special as we continue to grow School Sport Karate & Kobudo in the Western Cape and South Africa.

💪🏫🥋 The future is bright!

📊 Full Results:
https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/25135-tora-school-sport-karate-kobudo-challenge-primary-high-school/results

Results for TORA School Sport Karate & Kobudo Challenge (Primary & High School) The results of TORA School Sport Karate & Kobudo Challenge (Primary & High School), held on April 18, 2026 at Brackenfell Town Hall, and hosted with the help of Kihapp.

🔥🥋 A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR KARATE & KOBUDO IN THE WESTERN CAPE! 🥋🔥

We are proud to officially announce the launch of the FIRST EVER Western Cape School Sport Karate & Kobudo League — a groundbreaking step forward for our sport!

This initiative aligns with the national drive from the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture, Department of Education, and SASCOC to grow and formalise School Sport in South Africa — and now Karate & Kobudo are part of this exciting journey.
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🏆 Introducing our first event:
TORA School Sport Karate & Kobudo Challenge

📅 18 April 2026
📍 Brackenfell Town Hall
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👦👧 Who can participate?
• Primary & High School learners
• Ages U9 – U19
• Athletes will proudly represent their SCHOOLS, not their dojos 🏫
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🌍 Why this matters

This is more than just a tournament — it is the beginning of a structured school sport pathway that will allow athletes to progress from:

👉 School Level
👉 Provincial Selection
👉 National Representation
👉 International opportunities through the International School Sport Federation (ISF)
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🚀 Registrations are now OPEN!
👉 https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/25135-tora-school-sport-karate-kobudo-challenge-primary-high-school
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💬 We invite all schools, dojos, coaches, parents, and athletes to be part of this historic launch and help us grow Karate & Kobudo into one of the leading school sports in the Western Cape.

💪 Together, we are building the future.
🥋 The journey starts here.
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TORA School Sport Karate & Kobudo Challenge (Primary & High School) April 18, 2026. Kata, Team Kata, Shobu Nihon Kumite, Shobu Sanbon Kumite, Rotation Team Nihon Kumite and more. Powered by Kihapp.

🏆🔥 WUKF SA WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 – WHAT A SUCCESS! 🔥🏆

The 2026 WUKF SA Western Cape Provincial Championship, held on 14 March 2026 at Maties Gymnasium, Tygerberg, was nothing short of spectacular! 🥋✨

A big thank you to our hosts — New World Shotokan and Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy — for delivering a truly professional and high-level championship! 🙌

💥 Championship Highlights:
✅ 17 Dojo Schools represented
✅ 211 Individual Athletes
✅ 32 Teams competing
✅ 517 Entries across all divisions

The venue was filled with energy, passion, and true martial arts spirit. From the first match to the final bout, the standard of competition was outstanding, showcasing the incredible depth of talent in the Western Cape! 💪

👏 Congratulations to all athletes who competed — your dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit made this event unforgettable!

🏆 Top Dojo of the Championship:
🥇 Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy – Securing 1st place overall once again! What an achievement! 👏🔥

🌟 Top Individual Competitor:
🥇 Rece Slabbert (New World Shotokan) – Leading the Top 10 with an exceptional performance!

📣 This championship was not just about medals — it served as the official selection event for the Western Cape Provincial Team 🇿🇦

These selected athletes will go on to represent the province at the:
🏅 2026 WUKF SA National Championship & Afro-Asia Open
📍 Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

💪 We wish all selected athletes the very best as they prepare to represent the Western Cape on the national stage!

📊 Full results available here:
👉 https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/24535-2026-masa-wukf-sa-western-cape-provincial-championship/results

Results for 2026 MASA-WUKF SA WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP The results of 2026 MASA-WUKF SA WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP, held on March 14, 2026 at Maties Gymnasium Tygerberg, and hosted with the help of Kihapp.