Karate trio goes worldwide

In a remarkable display of dedication and perseverance, three karate enthusiasts from Palm Court Karate set out on the journey of a lifetime to Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of karate.

Mario Sequeira, Ché Jagger and Nic Chalmers, who spent 35 to 45 years perfecting their skills in Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, had the privilege of training at the renowned Kikugawa Dojo, located in the remote town of Yonabaru.

This extraordinary opportunity was the culmination of years of hard work, patience and determination. The trio’s journey was further validated when they received final approval to undergo their sixth and fifth Dan degrees.

They were successfully judged by the Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Kyokai South Africa judging panel in Oroku, Okinawa, south of Japan, and received their certificates.

Sensei Mario and Sensei Ché have made this trip to Japan several times. This is their ninth time.

“This achievement shows the importance of the power of passion, dedication and inspiring others to pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. We hope this inspires our students to see that hard work pays off,” says Mario.