Karate stars make the national grade

AT the annual SKISA (Shotokan Karate International

SA) banquet held in

Durban on Saturday, the Richards Bay

Kenkyo Dojo was recognised for outstanding achievements. Sensei Christo Riekert was awarded with his Godan (5th Dan black belt) and was also bestowed the Shihan title. Sempai John Bester received his Shodan (1st Dan black belt) and earned the Dojo High Flyer Award for the best student.

Shihan Christo is head of the Kenkayo Dojo and, during his 37 years of karate experience, has trained with some of the world’s great Japanese masters.

Christo had the honour of visiting Japan to take part in the 2013 World Championships.

His word to aspiring karate students is to follow his lead in always aiming for higher achievements, work hard and never quit.

Any person wanting to join the Richards Bay Kenkyo Dojo can call 084 0784933 or email christo.karatekzn@gmail.com

Shihan Christo Riekert and Sempai John Best with the awards they received at the SKISA function on Saturday

Matthew Luus was named the Kenkyo Dojo’s ‘Junior High Flyer’