Keanan Harmse
A False Bay Karate Academy is hard at work raising funds to cover the costs of hosting their own tournament to honour the memory of their late founder.
The academy is planning to host a full-contact tournament in September in honour of William Jordaan, their late founder and previous sensei.
People’s Post spoke with his son and sensei, Hilton Jordaan, who says their fundraising goal is to cover the expenses of hosting this tournament and to compete at the World Championships in Japan next year. The group needs over R50 000.
“We are calling this trip The Memorial Cup in honour of my late father and our sensei William Jordaan, who started the club.
“We need assistance with the purchasing of medals and trophies for the tournament as that’s the biggest cost,” he said.
The False Bay Karate Academy is based in Grassy Park and was founded in 1999.
Jordaan’s son Daniel also follows in his father’s footsteps and is looking forward to proving his mettle overseas.
Daniel (8) is in Grade 3 and attends Wynberg Boys Junior School.
“My dad is Sensei Hilton and my aunty is Sensei Evelyn. Our dojo was started by my grandpa, Sensei William Jordaan, and I’m a third-generation karateka. I love doing karate because it keeps me fit and helps me with my focus.
“I train hard because I want to win at the tournament in August — if I do, I can get my South African colours. This tournament is very important to us as a dojo. It’s not just a tournament — it’s a way to remember my grandpa and also a chance for us to go to Japan next year to represent South Africa,” he said.
“We also hope to qualify to compete at the Karate World Championships in Japan next year,” Jordaan said.
For more information or to make a contribution contact Hilton Jordaan on 074 994 9785.
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