September | 2021 | Solis Ortus

Solis Ortus received a few new shodans! (1st degree black belt) They all received their official JKA certificates from JKA headquarters in Japan.

Hardus van Jaarsveld, Christo Olivier, brothers Deepan and Veer Valla graded to shodan at JKA honbu in October 2020.

Tiaan Uys graded to his Shodan in March 2021

This was their crowning glory after months (and years) of intensive preparation and training. The five new shodans already received their black belts and endured their initiation into the senior class soon after grading.

However, the diploma, finely crafted on Japanese rice paper, serves as official recognition of their status as shodans. They can proudly display their diplomas when not in their gi and wearing their obi!

We hope the diplomas also serve as reminders that their karate journey has only just started.

Well done guys.
Solis Ortus is proud of you!

Oss!

The past weekend of 28 August saw Eugene Oosthuizen sensei and a number of Karate Performance Centre (KPC) athletes compete for Gauteng at the KSA Open & Elite Nationals in Durban. Eugene sensei attended as Gauteng coach.

The following KPC athletes competed and medalled.

Roos Shiloh Verreyne	Gold	Girls Kumite 8/9 years U30kgs
Van Der Westhuizen Jean	Gold	Boys Kumite 8/9 years U30kgs
Millard Eben	Gold	Boys Kumite 8/9 years +30kgs
Vertue Franco	Gold	Boys Kumite 10/11 years U30kgs
Brazelle Ethan	Gold	Boys Kumite 10/11 years U35kgs
Esterhuizen Isabel	Gold	Girls Kumite 10/11 years +45kgs
Du Preez Thirq	Bronze	Cadet Boys Kumite 14/15 years U57kgs
Viljoen Elmien	Silver	Senior Female Kumite – 18+ yrs – 68kg+

On Sunday, some of our athletes participated in the SA Squad Training in preparation for the Region 5 Championship, UFAK Championship and other international competitions planned for the remainder of 2021, including the WKF World Champs to be held in Dubai.

Congratulations to all our star athletes! KPC and Solis Ortus is very proud of you.