From the left are Senpai Henry Mazwi (1st Dan, chaperone-not competing), Emile Strauss (15 years, brown), Siyabulela Mazwi (12 years, purple), Sensei Gordon Stevens (53 years, 6th Dan), Katleho Moletsane (15 years, red), Mpho Mtsi (1years, yellow), Buzani Pule (21 years, yellow) and Ulwasi Sithole (12 years, yellow). Absent: Thokozile Sodawe (15 years, female/brown).

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Eight karatekas, including Sensei Gordon Stevens of the Virginia JKA team, will be going to the JKA national championships on 17 and 18 May at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. This event will also determine the national team going to the world championship in Japan.

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