World Championships


The 10 member Shotokan-ZA National Karate Team competed at the 2023 WUKF World Karate Championships in Scotland from 13-16 July 2023, accompanied by Shotokan-ZA coaches, Mari du Preez and Morrie Swart. “The WUKF Karate World Championship is the biggest karate tournament of its kind, as over 1500 […]

11th WUKF Karate World Championships, Scotland 2023


Congratulations to Debbie Schoombee on her gold medal for Kobudo (long weapons), which she won at the 10th WUKF World Karate Championships, held from 4-7 July 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA!!!!! We are also very proud of Sensei Elmarie van Zyl who received her Judge […]

10th WUKF Karate World Championships, Florida, USA 2022


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Senseis Elmarie van Zyl (Federation President) and Mari du Preez (Shotokan-ZA National Coach) had a wonderful time attending courses, seminars and meetings as members of the Afro-Asia Commission, Adapted Commission and the Coaches Commission; as well as officiating and coaching at the 9th WUKF Karate World […]

9th WUKF Karate World Championships, Romania 2021