SEMINARS IN SOUTH AFRICA (PART 5): DEVELOPMENT TRAINING



Mzwandile Matebese Sensei: Hangeki gyaku-zuki.

I was very honoured to take a class at Mzwandile Matebese Sensei’s Joza township dojo (arranged through East Cape Shotokan-ryu chief instructor, Gary Grapentin Sensei). Here are some photos from the lesson and below is an email, regarding the training, from Mzwandile Sensei. Osu, André

Group photograph from my class in the township. Wonderful young people!





Letter from MZWANDILE SENSEI:

 

Dear Andre Sensei,

 

On behalf of Grahamstown township karate dojos, I would like to thank you for conducting development training for our students on 6th February 2013 during your visit in South Africa, Grahamstown. It was an experience that they will never forget in years to come and our students enjoyed the training. In Xhosa we are saying “Enkosi kakhulu”(thank you very much). I also learn a lot from all the classes we have with you.

 

Best Regards

(Mzwandile Matebese Sensei)

 

 

A young karateka trying on my geta (下駄) after class.

 

© André Bertel. Christchurch, New Zealand (2013).