With Sensei Rainer Jacobs (on the right, instructor), are martial arts students from Kathu, from the left, front: Madrie Janse van Vuuren (three gold, two silver), Dewald van Huyssteen (gold and bronze), Molemo Lempe (two gold and silver), Dihan van Huyssteen (gold and silver) and Rasego Leoto (silver)

Students of the Konoha Martial Arts Club made a stellar impression at the Rustenburg Mixed Martial Arts Academy All Styles Challenge.

This event, held on 2 November in Rustenburg, drew representatives from various martial arts styles and provinces, including the Northern Cape, North West, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as Mpumalanga.

The Konoha club demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, earning impressive medal placements. Considering the competition’s national-level caliber, this achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work and perseverance, said Sensie Rainer Jacobs, instructor.

From Kuruman are from the left, front: Pako Mochana (two bronze medals), Bokao Malgas (gold, silver and bronze), Bonolo Malgas (silver and two bronze) and Estienne Scholtz (gold and bronze); back: Gert-Pieter Esterhuizen (gold and silver), SJ Everts (gold, two silver and two bronze) and Elbert Esterhuizen (gold and bronze)

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