Zach's Road To Wales

This weekend I competed at the Tenshinkan Soutern Gauteng Championships. I participated in the Kata and Kumite divisions.

I achieved Gold for both divisions. Super proud of myself and I hope that making everyone else just as proud. Special thanks to my Sensei's for mentoring and guiding me.

SARMAF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025

Been crowned South African Champion 3rd year in a row.

Competed in 3 divisions and achieved following results:

Kata - GOLD 🥇
Weapons - GOLD 🥇
Kumite - SILVER 🥈

Thanks to everyone that helped me get there and achieve these results!

Hi Everyone,

I have started a campaign on BackaBuddy to help me with funding to get to Wales. We are departing on 13 October 2025 and your generosity in helping me get there will be greatly appreciated.

Please make all and any donations via this link below:

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-zachary-get-to-wales

Thank you so much. I am hoping that I can make each and every one of you proud!

HELP ZACHARY GET TO WALES | BackaBuddy Zachary Lee Combrink – Black Belt Karateka with Jnr. Protea Colours. Hi Everyone, My name is Zachary Lee Combrink. I am a passionate 14-year-old ma...

Proud to have been crowned CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS at our Club Awards Ceremony last year! Hard work and dedication paying off!

How it started vs how it's going!!

There is little over 7 year difference between these 2 pictures. It makes me proud to see how far I have come and what I have achieved in this sport!

Next WALES!!

The best day of my life!! When we received the letter stating I am being selected to represent South Africa in Wales for the ICO World Karate Championships.

Zachary Lee Combrink – Black Belt Karateka with Jnr. Protea Colours.

Hi Everyone,

My name is Zachary Lee Combrink. I am a passionate 14-year-old martial artist who has been dedicated to karate since the age of 7. After years of hard work, discipline, and perseverance, I earned my black belt at just 12 years old—a milestone that reflects my deep commitment to the art. Known for my focus, determination, and love for every aspect of training, I don't just practice karate—I live and breathe it. Whether I am perfecting my kata, sparring with fellow students, or mentoring younger karateka, I bring energy and respect to the dojo every single time. My journey is just beginning, and I continue to train with the same passion that first brought him to the mat.

Through hard work, dedication, support from my family and mentorship from Shihan - Cindy-Lee Whiteman, Sensei - Monique Ludick and Sensei - Michael Whiteman, I have been chosen to represent South Africa at the ICO WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Wales!!

This page is dedicated to help me get to Wales and document my journey. It is an honour and privilege to share each step of the journey with all of you. Your support means the absolute world to me.