KARATE NEWS - Southern and Eastern Cape Okinawa Goju Ryu karate black belts attended the first annual Kenkyukai training seminar conducted under the leadership of sensei Jannie le Grange at the George Shibu dojo.
Kenkyukai refers to the study and research into the traditional ways and principles of Goju Ryu karate, with emphasis on the lethal aspect of the Okinawa martial arts that need to be preserved for future generations.
The group performing Sanchin Dai Ichi breathing kata. By properly performing the defined posture and abdominal breathing, one can develop a stable body and stature that can withstand attacks.
Seated are the George Shibu senior members of fourth dan and higher rankings that were in attendance: senseis Natalie May, Hubert Mandl, Anton von Below, Deon Nel, Angelo Prins, Jannie le Grange (course leader), Betsie and Rocher le Grange, Buks Smit, and Adrian May and Sam Wiese (third dan).
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