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MORE BLACK BELTS FOR GOJU RYU KARATE

 The annual Black Belt Grading of Goju Ryu Karate was held on 26 September 2009 in Windhoek.  5 Students tested for Shodan (1^st Dan Black Belt) and 1 tested for Junior Shodan  in front of a panel headed by Sensei Bakkies Laubscher, 8^th  Dan Black Belt, Chief Instructor of the IOGKF (International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Federation) for Africa . 

 Due to the severe physical test performed no spectators are allowed.  The Namibians did well under the tough circumstances. Sensei Bakkies Laubscher expressed his satisfaction with the standard of the Namibian Black Belts and mentioned that the standard in Namibia equals and in many cases exceed the international standards set by the IOGKF. He performs many gradings each year all over the world.

 The students had to attend an 8 hour Gasshuku (training camp/seminar) before the physical grading test of more than 2 hours. They also had to pass a written examination to test their knowledge about the history as well as technical aspects of Goju Ryu Karate.

 Congratulations to them all!

 The following students graded:

GOJU RYU KARATE CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN NAMIBIA - A MILESTONE IN ANY HISTORY

Goju Ryu Karate Namibia celebrated the 30th Anniversary of this sport in Namibia on 8 August 2009. This international tournament took place in the International Hall, Windhoek Show Grounds.

The organizers attracted 246 contestants, of whom 116 were from South Africa.  The contestants ranged from 6 year olds to 65 year olds. The level of skills ranged from White to Black Belts, and a total of 65 officials officiated during the tournament.

When one looks at the values which are the basis of the Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate martial art, our sponsors can indentify with them. The sport is built on Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, Integrity and a host of other values.

It is our goal to improve the quality of life for all of our International Okinawan Goyu-Ryu Karate Federation (IOGKF) members to help make a positive impact on the world.

The IOGKF has a membership of 50 countries. Since its establishment in 1979, the IOGKF has attracted culturally diverse martial arts practitioners from around the world. Training at their own pace, each IOGKF member will improve their mind, body and spirit.

Goju Ryu Karate Namibia would like to thank all sponsors for their contribution: Air Cool, Bank Windhoek, Mini Movers, The Namibian, Namibia Breweries, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Zimmermann Garage.

Gold:
Riona Pillay, Uzava Loibenböck, Reino Hansen, Axel Zirzow, Ricardo Richter, Berrie Snyman, Daniela Walder, Michellé Lewis, Shirleen de Wee, Kai Brockmann, Chad Hansen, Jonathan Solomons, Michael Haythornthwaite, Tuundja Martin, Jaco Vermeulen, Jürgen Keil en Christian Zimmermann.

Silver:
Birte Kessler, Sylvia Maritz, Aidan Adams, Ajay Bezuidenhoudt, Miguel Monteiro, Naapopye Amunyela, Nhika Vassallo, Maike Hoffmann, Georg Kiessling, Veneruru Martin, Kelao Uiras, Arista Geldenhuys, Tjitumuzva Tjiuoro, Robert Steinbrück, Stephen Haythornthwaite, Ryno Pretorius, Wendy Openshaw, Johann van Rooyen, Roche Louw, Lutz Steinbrück, Nico Maritz, Fritz Venzke, Jürgen van Wyk, Maximillian Meyer en Angelo Walder .

Bronze:
Amoré Swartbooi, Ndapewa Nendongo, Fabienne Rauter, Eddy Mwandingi, Jaydee Hambira, Jacques Gryffenberg, Prins Nuyoma, Ryan Kritzinger, Udo Steinbach, René Reichstein, Zephania Kameeta, Sandra van Schalkwyk, Shaun Halgreen, Luziano Jacobs, Sascha Becker, Elrie Prinsloo, Willie Viljoen, Sam Ekandjo, Rowan Carstens, Stefan van der Merwe, Alistar Dietrich en Joshua Britz.

4^th Places:   Ritjiua Kavekotora, Ashley Fourie, Lance Hauuanga, Tuamona Uaandja, Micha Schaum, Sergio Uiseb, Philipp Brimble, Kaushitwa Kafidi, Eddy Camm, Jürgen Sack, Johanna Akweenda, Silvia Schenk, Izaan Prinsloo, Dimo Eloff, Ono Akweenda, Philipp Uhrich, Jakes Maritz , Roland Walder, Numbembe Nangolo

I.O.G.K.F. AFRICA KARATE Championships 2009

A group of 47 students from Goju Ryu Karate Namibia represented Namibia at the I.O.G.K.F. Africa Karate Championships in Stellenbosch, South Africa, on the 23 May 2009.

The competition was extremely tough as South Africa used the event to select 3 teams to visit Namibia in August for a tournament to celebrate the 30^th Anniversary of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate in Namibia. The Namibian team also used this event as preparation for the upcoming 30^th Anniversary Tournament as well preparation for the I.O.G.K.F. World Championships that is planned for November 2010.

Under these tough circumstances the Namibian Goju Ryu Karate team obtained 10 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze + 8 fourth places. Karateka have to win both the Kata and Kumite disciplines in order to win a medal. A true fourth place is also determined by die winners/losers pool draw sheet system.

Gold: Riona Pillay, Birte Kessler, Sylvia Maritz, Axel Zirzow, Berrie Snyman, Michellé Lewis, Wayne Rall, Opomanga Kafidi, Tuundja Martin, Jürgen Keil.

Silver:  Reino Hansen, Ricardo Richter, Chad Hansen, Stephen Haythornthwaite, Sascha Becker, Willie Viljoen

Bronze:  Cossandra Ehlers, Maike Hoffmann, Ryan Kritzinger, Luziano Jacobs, Jaco Vermeulen,

4^th Places: Kaushitwa Kafidi, Renate Potgieter, Kelao Uiras, Sandro Richter, Shaun Halgreen, Björn Bergendahl, Johann Van Rooyen, Rowan Carstens.

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