Martial Arts Masters Academy

Students from the SA Global Taekwon-do Federation attended the GTF Grand Master Park Jung-Tae World Cup in Toronto, Canada which took place from 24-29^th July. 

After national selections, seven competitors from the Ballito & Johannesburg Martial Arts Masters Academy Clubs qualified to represent South Africa at the World Championships.  Each country sent their strongest sportsman to the World Cup and the event was filled with eager anticipation from competitors and coaches alike.  After four days of competition our South African team achieved outstanding results, with each person achieving a medal.

Janine Correia – Under 80kg – Sparring: Gold
Innocent (Lucky) Ndlovu – Under 80kg Sparring:  Bronze  - Power Breaking - Gold
Miki Oshua – Under 65kg – Sparring: Gold
Natasha Oosthuizen – Under 60kg – Sparring: Silver – Power Breaking – Gold
Mix Swart – Under 80kg – Sparring: Bronze
Darryl Smith – 90kg+ - Sparring: Silver – Power Breaking – Gold
Kim Mulder – Under 80kg – Sparring:  Gold

 The President of the (GTF) Global Taekwon-do Honorary Grand Master Linda Park and the Masters were impressed with the technique and sportsmanship demonstrated by the South Africa Team.  We congratulate the team on their excellent results!

We wish to thank all our many supporters and in particular the generous Team donations and sponsorships given by Mr. Eric Page of HERS and Siza Water of Ballito.

This event was an excellent experience for the SA Team, many of whom this was their first international championships.  The team has returned, ready and eager to prepare for their next world championships which will take place in 2013 in Cyprus.

The team wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude for the world-class training received by their Coach, International Instructor and Master Vladimir Grachev – 6^th Degree Black Belt (Taekwon-Do & Hapki-Do).