{"id":268199,"date":"2025-08-06T14:23:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=268199"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:23:33","slug":"konoha-martial-arts-triumphs-with-147-medals-at-provincials-and-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/konoha-martial-arts-triumphs-with-147-medals-at-provincials-and-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"Konoha Martial Arts triumphs with 147 medals at provincials and trials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100068615692757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konoha Martial Arts<\/a>, with teams in Kuruman and Kathu, has delivered an outstanding performance and improved records by receiving 147 medals at the recent Free State Provincials and Northern Cape Trials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held in Bloemfontein at the end of July, this Northern Cape-based academy once again proved its dominance and dedication to excellence. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The achievement of taking home 70 gold, 51 silver, and 26 bronze medals placed the academy firmly among the top martial arts institutions in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From dynamic displays in karate and kickboxing to dominant performances in combat sports, boxing and grappling, the Konoha teams left no doubt about their skill and preparation.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/konoha-martial-arts-shines-at-winter-challenge-taking-home-49-medals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konoha<\/a> also secured first place in the junior boys and girls U16 divisions, earning the top trophies in these categories. Adding to the glory, the seniors covered second place overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-attachment-id=\"268200\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/konoha-martial-arts-triumphs-with-147-medals-at-provincials-and-trials\/kurumankonohamartial_01792\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,795\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"KurumanKonohaMartial_01792\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Team members of Konoha Martial Arts Kuruman are from the left, front: Lian van der Westhuizen (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), Bonolo Malgas (2 gold, 5 silver), and GJ Swiegers (3 gold, 1 bronze); middle: Alex Markram (3 silver, 1 bronze), Boako Malgas (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), Shihan Rainer Jacobs (chief instructor), Wian Makram (3 silver, 1 bronze), and Estienne Scholtz (5 gold, 3 silver); back: Elbert Esterhuizen (3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), S.J. Everts (6 gold, 3 silver), Senpai Kyle Barendse (coach), Sensei Armand Grobler (instructor), Gert-Pieter Esterhuizen (2 gold, 4 bronze), and Eoghan van Wyk (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). Photo: Supplied&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Team members of Konoha Martial Arts Kuruman are from the left, front: Lian van der Westhuizen (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), Bonolo Malgas (2 gold, 5 silver), and GJ Swiegers (3 gold, 1 bronze); middle: Alex Markram (3 silver, 1 bronze), Boako Malgas (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), Shihan Rainer Jacobs (chief instructor), Wian Makram (3 silver, 1 bronze), and Estienne Scholtz (5 gold, 3 silver); back: Elbert Esterhuizen (3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), S.J. Everts (6 gold, 3 silver), Senpai Kyle Barendse (coach), Sensei Armand Grobler (instructor), Gert-Pieter Esterhuizen (2 gold, 4 bronze), and Eoghan van Wyk (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). Photo: Supplied&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792-1024x678.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Kuruman Konoho Martial Arts\" class=\"wp-image-268200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KurumanKonohaMartial_01792.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Team members of Konoha Martial Arts Kuruman are from the left, front: Lian van der Westhuizen (3 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze), Bonolo Malgas (2 gold, 5 silver), and GJ Swiegers (3 gold, 1 bronze); middle: Alex Markram (3 silver, 1 bronze), Boako Malgas (3 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), Shihan Rainer Jacobs (chief instructor), Wian Makram (3 silver, 1 bronze), and Estienne Scholtz (5 gold, 3 silver); back: Elbert Esterhuizen (3 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), S.J. Everts (6 gold, 3 silver), Senpai Kyle Barendse (coach), Sensei Armand Grobler (instructor), Gert-Pieter Esterhuizen (2 gold, 4 bronze), and Eoghan van Wyk (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The academy extended its heartfelt thanks to the leadership team of Sensei Armand Grobler, Janko Janse van Vuuren, and Andrea Daries for their dedication. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Konoha, this achievement goes beyond podium finishes. It represents unity, perseverance, and the embodiment of martial arts values: Respect, honour, and determination. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shihan Rainer Jacobs, chief instructor, says with this incredible milestone behind them, Konoha Martial Arts looks ahead to future competitions &#8211; stronger, prouder, and more determined than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/KathuKonohoMartialAr_31517.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Konoho Martial Arts team from Kathu are from the left, front: Dewald van Huysteen (8 gold, 1 silver. junior boys champion U16), Jeane Daries (2 gold,  2 silver) and Madrie Janse van Vuuren (7 gold, 1 bronze, junior girls champion U16); middle: Minke Barendse (3 gold), Rolandi Ellis (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), Dilshad Rana (2 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze), Shihan Rainer Jacobs (chief instructor), Luan Hamman (1 gold, 4 silver), Dihan van Huysteen (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) and Molemo Lempe (3 bronze); back: Kyle Barendse (5 gold), Ishfaq Rana (3 gold, 2 silver), Sensei Armand Grobler (3 gold, 1 silver), Shaun Kleyn (1 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) and Sabata Lempe (1 silver, 3 bronze). 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