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Commemorating Gogen Yamaguchi, Kaiso (🇯🇵Japan) - founder of IKGA & JKGA on his birthday

Congratulations to all our athletes who participated at the BCMKA Open championship in Qonce over this past weekend. We are proud of each and every one of you!

Congratulations to Neo Cornelius, Cameron Thompson and Kumkani Mbabama who received their Eastern Cape Karate provincial colours certificates at the 2025 Eastern Cape Karate awards this past weekend in Gqeberha. Unfortunately Kumkani could not attend in person but he will receive his certificate and trophy at the dojo tonight!

It was an amazing evening!

Thank you to everyone for your support of Neo in preparation for our global championships in Japan thus far. He attended a national Karate South Africa League competition this past weekend and returned with two bronze medals. One step closer to Japan! We are also very proud of Kumkani Mbabama who also participated in this competition and also returned with two bronze medals. Well done boys!

Thank you very much for your support!

What an awesome group and afternoon. Thank you Team BKR - Bridgette Beetge-Magnus , Carmen Roxene Fleming, Carolyn Mason , Eldon Mason, Wouter Botha Stephen Mark D'Oliveira and Rebecca D'Oliviera for your support.

QOW282 - “Tomorrow’s battle is won during today’s practice.”

This Samurai maxim deeply resonates within the disciplines of Karate and other martial arts, emphasizing the critical importance of preparation and the impact of daily habits on future success.

Consider the process of preparing for a Karate tournament. The outcome of that tournament is largely influenced by the effort and dedication you put into training in the days and months leading up to it. Each practice session is an opportunity to refine your technique, strengthen your body, and sharpen your mind. Champions aren’t made in the ring; they’re merely recognized there. The true work is done long before the match begins—during those early morning workouts, repetitive drills, and endless katas that condition your responses so they become second nature.

Let's put this into perspective with a specific example. Imagine a Karate student who spends extra time each day working on their footwork and speed. Over time, these incremental gains accumulate, leading to significantly improved performance in sparring sessions and competitions. This student's victory in tournaments is not just due to what they do in the dojo during official training times but also because of their dedication to practicing these critical elements consistently on their own time.

Now, think about your own training or any personal endeavor you are pursuing. Are you investing today in the skills and knowledge that will lead to tomorrow’s success? What more could you be doing in your current practice sessions to ensure you are better prepared for the next challenge?

This maxim serves as a powerful reminder that success in any field isn’t about random acts of effort but about a sustained commitment to excellence. Whether you're preparing for a competition, a belt test, or just looking to master a new technique, the key is consistency. Remember, each day’s practice is a step towards victory in tomorrow’s challenges. What are you doing today to make sure you’re ready for tomorrow?

#空手道 #剛柔会

Welcome to visit our website https://mesatori.co.za/neo to sign up for our course. Groups of 10 or more receive the discounted amount of R100pp for the 2-hour course. Thank you for your support as always, it is much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there!

We have updated our website. https://mesatori.co.za

Our Fight-fit classes seem to be well received and growing steadily. Please have a look and share with friends who may be interested.

We also have a number of fundraising initiatives on there for the upcoming Goju Kai Global Championship in Japan.
For now we have a self defense class, donation page and a raffle featuring on it.

Please assist if you are in a position to support any of the above. Sharing the info amongst your friends or people who think may be interested will also help.

https://mesatori.co.za/neo

Neo – Mesatori Fundraising – Neo Cornelius This page is reserved for fundraising for Neo Cornelius to attend the 2025 Goju Kai Global Karate Championship taking place in Japan during August 2025. Neo started training karate at the age of 7. He was born to parents who are both karate instructors and passionate ab...