Moruakgomo hits karate’s 7th heaven
Friday, August 25, 2023 | 160 Views |
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Moruakgomo holds the distinction of being the highest-ranked karateka in the country, a feat achieved after years of sweat, determination and hard work. He now holds a 7th Dan black belt. As the chief instructor for KSI Botswana, Moruakgomo recently told Mmegi Sport that achieving the 7th Dan grading is the realisation of a lifelong dream.
"It has been a long journey to arrive where I am. I took my team to the Kimura Shukokai International (KSI) World Championships in Cape Town. The championships are held every two years on a rotational basis per country. This time Southern Africa was given a chance to host in July. It was a big tournament with around 16 countries in attendance.
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