Junior karatekas gear for Lobatse battle

The academy is commemorating the Day of the African Child by hosting the youth tournament on June 20. Dojo Ken Academy chief instructor, Sensei Keone Kgorotlhe, told MmegiSport that it is important for karate to commemorate the Day of the African Child.

“When the uprising happened in South Africa, as residents of Lobatse, we felt the impact of that moment. That is why we found it necessary to have this event. Karate is about discipline, life skills, self-control and guidance. Instead of dancing in the streets, drinking alcohol and imbibing on drugs, we want the youth to be under one, competing,” he said.