{"id":266155,"date":"2025-08-11T12:27:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T10:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/?p=266155"},"modified":"2025-08-12T10:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:16:25","slug":"viljoenskroons-tang-soo-do-students-show-impressive-progress-in-short-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/viljoenskroons-tang-soo-do-students-show-impressive-progress-in-short-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Viljoenskroon&#8217;s Tang Soo Do students show impressive progress in short time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a significant milestone for Viljoenskroon&#8217;s newest martial arts institution, the Free State Black Belt Academy has successfully conducted its first grading for Tang Soo Do students, showcasing impressive progress just months after opening its doors in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The grading, where technical assessment was done, took place on 30 July.<br>The club \u2212 led by Matthew Caisley and his sons, Nicholas and Christopher \u2212 introduces the community to Tang Soo Do: a dynamic Korean martial art that blends techniques from karate, taekkyeon, subak and northern Chinese martial arts. The discipline offers a comprehensive approach to self-defense and personal development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The Free State Black Belt Academy offers specialised classes catering to various age groups, starting with the Little Tigers (ages four to five). Junior classes are offered, as well as classes for teenagers, training for adults, and women&#8217;s self-defense classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"266156\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/viljoenskroons-tang-soo-do-students-show-impressive-progress-in-short-time\/viljoenskroon-free-state-black-belt-academy-first-grading-wednesday-30-july\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,2189\" 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=\"Viljoenskroon -Free State Black Belt Academy First grading Wednesday 30 July\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-702x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-702x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-266156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-1320x1926.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July-600x876.jpg 600w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-First-grading-Wednesday-30-July.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Little Tigers (ages four to five) are the youngest students at the Free State Black Belt Academy in Viljoenskroon, who participated in the club&#8217;s first grading on, 30 July. From the left are, front: Ruben Griesel, Jack Evans and Rhys Evans; back: Nicholas and Christopher Caisley (instructors). Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>&#8220;Our goal is to create a supportive environment where students can learn discipline, build confidence, and develop practical self-defense skills,&#8221; says Matthew, as chief instructor.<br>The club at 11 Theron Street, Viljoenskroon, welcomes new members on Mondays and Wednesdays from 17:30 to 20:30.<br>Interested individuals can contact Matthew on 082 772 8061 for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"266157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/viljoenskroons-tang-soo-do-students-show-impressive-progress-in-short-time\/viljoenskroon-free-state-black-belt-academy-first-grading-wednesday-30-july-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-first-grading-Wednesday-30-July-1-e1754986571228.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1506\" 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=\"Viljoenskroon Free State Black Belt Academy first grading Wednesday 30 July\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-first-grading-Wednesday-30-July-1-e1754986571228-1024x602.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vrystaatkroon\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Viljoenskroon-Free-State-Black-Belt-Academy-first-grading-Wednesday-30-July-1-1024x993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-266157\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Free State Black Belt Academy has successfully conducted its first grading for Tang Soo Do students on Wednesday, 30 July after the club opened in January. Front from the left, are: Hannah Swanepoel, R\u00e9nard-Johannes Kriel, Rorisang Moloi, Alexa M\u00fcller and Anro Richter; middle: Louis Wessels, Ewald van Jaarsveld, Brendon Nel, Keagan Nel and Paul Wessels, back: Nicholas Caisley, Jessica Croeser, Matthew Caisley (instructor), Xander van Schoor and Christopher Caisley. 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