Discipline delivers gold
A remarkable medal haul! Franco Janse van Rensburg proudly displayed the six gold, one silver and one bronze medal he earned at the TSKKIA All Styles Competition. With him is a delighted kancho Albert Venter.
Platinum Weekly newspaper | Rustenburg – Dedication, discipline and years of training have brought two proud achievements for Tokon Shotokan Karate Ken & Iai Jitsu Academy (TSKKIA).
Franco Janse van Rensburg delivered an outstanding performance at the TSKKIA All Styles Competition, held from 31 July to 2 August 2026. Competing across a wide range of martial arts disciplines, he earned an impressive six gold, one silver and one bronze medal.
Meanwhile, shihan Shahil Manilall was honoured with a 20-Year Affiliation Award on 18 August. Having started karate at only three years old, he now holds a fifth Dan and serves on the TSKKIA Governing Council. His dedication extends to his studies: he holds a BSc in Biomedicine and an Honours degree in Haematology and is completing a master’s degree in Molecular Medicine and Haematology.
For more information, contact TSKKIA on 083 463 1073 or visit www.tskkia.co.za.
