Michael Roetz Karate Institute

Good Luck Sahastra! 🇿🇦🥋

​The countdown is over! Huge congratulations and the best of luck to Sahastra Sonia Ramtahal as she heads into battle at the Karate 1 – Youth League in Harare!
​Competing at this level is a massive milestone. We know you’ve put in the hours, the sweat, and the discipline—now it’s time to show the world what you’re made of.

​Leave it all on the tatami, Sahastra! We are all rooting for you back home!

Sahastra Sonia Ramtahal, our dojo extends heartfelt congratulations to you on winning your division and becoming the Junior Female 16/17 years old +66kg Kumite National Champion 2026!! We are extremely proud of you!

🏆 Congratulations to Michael Roetz Karate Institute Athletes! 🥋

We are incredibly proud of our athletes for their outstanding performances at the KSA National Championships.

Development Athletes — KSA National Development Championships
🥇 Diah Moonsamy — Gold, Kumite
🥉 Oliver De Bruto — 3rd Place, Kumite
🥉 Jayden van Niekerk — 3rd Place, Kumite

Under 21 & Senior Athletes — KSA National Championships
🥉 Luke Scrase — 3rd Place, Kata (Under 21)
🥈🥉🥉 Kelsy Stevenson — 2nd Place Kata (Under 21), 3rd Place Kumite (Under 21), 3rd Place Senior Kumite
🥇🥉 Mary Hambardzumyan — Gold, Under 21 Female Kumite; 3rd Place Senior Kumite

Your dedication, discipline, and fighting spirit continue to make us proud. Keep striving for excellence — the future is bright! 👊🔥

Proudly representing South Africa 🇿🇦 at the Karate One Youth League – Fujairah 2026 🥋
Coach Michael Roetz on international duty, continuing the commitment to excellence and development of our athletes on the world stage.

We wish Shihan Michael Roetz Coach for the SA National Protea Team and Sahastra Sonia Ramtahal all the Best in the upcoming Karate One – Youth League Karate Championship that will take Place in Fujairah (UAE)!

We are deeply honored and proud to announce our new roles following the KSA Technical Congress 2026. It is a privilege to serve the KSA karate community in South Africa and to contribute to the growth and excellence of our athletes and coaches.
​Leadership Appointments:
​Shihan Michael Roetz: Chairman of the Coaching Commission
​Marinda Roetz: KSA Development Woman’s Coach.
​We look forward to serving with integrity and dedication, ensuring that the standards of coaching and development continue to rise across all Provinces

The Ekurhuleni Karate Federation successfully hosted their trials on the 8th of November. Congratulations to our dedicated dojo members. Your hard work, discipline, and commitment continue to inspire us all.