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of Legacy Martial Arts who practise okinawan goju ryu karate did extremely well at the OGKK SA National Championships held recently. Sensei Ruehan van Romburgh, their instructor, said for most of the students it was their first time competing in a national championship. The Legacy Martial Arts students brought home nine medals: two gold, three silver and four bronze medals. Back row (from left): Van Romburgh, Jason Vellema, Terrance Komzonde (gold and bronze) and Johandre Kruger (silver and bronze). Centre row: Leo Miller (silver), Heinrich de Jongh, Tristan Buchner and sempai Lerisha Montaque (silver). 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