Fourways Martial Arts Academy

KSA Port Elizabeth LEAGUE One *

🏆🔥 WHAT A WEEKEND FOR 4WAYS DOJO! 🔥🏆
🥋 9 MEDALS FROM
🥋6 ATHLETES
Congratulations to our incredible 4Ways Dojo athletes! 👏🇿🇦
This weekend, Karate South Africa (KSA) hosted a Ranking League Competition as part of the selection process for athletes aiming to represent the KSA Team at upcoming international competitions, including the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Scotland later this year. 🌍🏴🥋
I am extremely proud of our 6 athletes, who stepped onto the tatami, competed with determination and represented 4Ways Dojo with pride!
🏆 6 ATHLETES
🏆 9 MEDALS
🔥 ONE VERY PROUD DOJO!

```FINAL RESULTS
* 3 Gold Medals
* 6 Silver Medals

Congratulations to the following athletes:-
GOLD
🥇Michael ~
🥇Stef ~
🥇John Peiters ~

Silver
🥈Alessandro ~
🥈🥈Reece ~
🥈🥈🥈Justin ~

🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORT TEAM!
A competition is never only about the athletes. It takes a dedicated team working behind the scenes to make everything possible.
A VERY SPECIAL AND HUGE THANK YOU goes to Jacqui Baynes, who served as Gauteng Team Manager. 👏❤️
Jacqui's commitment, organisation, support and dedication to the Gauteng Team are truly appreciated. Being a Team Manager is a demanding responsibility, and her contribution behind the scenes plays a vital role in supporting our athletes and team.
Thank you, Jacqui, for everything you do! 🙏❤️🥋
We would also like to thank:
⭐ Justin Baynes & Alessandro Biagioni — for their excellent refereeing and officiating.
⭐ Reece Baynes — for his valuable coaching contribution to the GKF Team.
⭐ Michael McKinon — for his dedicated table officiating.
And to all the other 4Ways Dojo members who gave their time, supported the event and proudly represented our dojo — THANK YOU! 👏❤️
🚀 THE FUTURE IS LOOKING BRIGHT!
The results from this weekend are extremely encouraging, but this is only the beginning.
The road to international competition is demanding, and there is still plenty of hard work ahead. 💪
To all our athletes:
Keep training. Keep learning. Keep believing. Keep pushing!
🥋 We are proud of ALL of you! ❤️
Well, done to everyone who competed, whether you stood on the podium or not. Having the courage to step onto the tatami and give your best is already an achievement.
👏 WELL DONE TO ALL WHO GOT THIS FAR!
👊 Keep up the good work!
And finally, good luck to everyone in their continued preparations for the upcoming competitions.
The journey continues… 🥋🔥🇿🇦
4WAYS DOJO — The Future Starts Today! ⛩️

🇿🇦🥋 FROM THE DOJO TO THE AFRICAN STAGE! 🥋🇿🇦

Fourways Martial Arts Academy is incredibly proud to see Alessandro Biagioni, Justin Baynes, Reece Baynes and John Pieters selected to represent South Africa at the African Championships in Algeria 2026. 🇩🇿

This journey is about far more than medals. It is about the early mornings, late nights, discipline, sacrifice, setbacks, determination and countless hours of training that have brought these athletes to this moment.

To wear the Protea colours is an honour that comes with great responsibility. You are not only representing yourselves — you are representing your families, your coaches, your dojo, Gauteng and our beautiful country. 🇿🇦

Believe in your preparation. Trust in your training. Fight with courage. Compete with honour.

Whatever the outcome, remember that you have already achieved something special by earning the right to stand on that international tatami and proudly say:

“I REPRESENT SOUTH AFRICA!” 🇿🇦

Go out there and give everything you have.
Make your country proud. Make your families proud. Make yourselves proud.

🥋 OSS! 🥋

Algeria 2026 — The journey continues. The dream becomes reality. 🇿🇦🏆

4Ways Dojo absolutely dominated the JHB Development Championship this weekend! 🎉 Our students delivered sensational performances, and it was exhilarating to see them thrive and have fun while competing. Amazing job, everyone—keep reaching for greatness! 👏

Thrilled to celebrate our 4Ways members representing South Africa at the UFAK championship in Algeria 🇩🇿! Congratulations and well done! 🏆

**🥋 4Ways Dojo Shines at the KSA SA Open Elite Championship 2026! 🥇🏆🇿🇦**

KSA SA Open Elite Championship
📍 Durban, South Africa
📅 17–18 July 2026

*Final Medal Count*
🥇 7 Gold Medals
🥈 3 Silver Medals
🥉 1 Bronze Medal
🏅 Total: 11 Medals

What an unforgettable weekend for 4Ways Dojo!

The KSA SA Open Elite Championship brought together South Africa's finest karate athletes from every province, all competing for national ranking points and the opportunity to secure a place amongst the Top 6 athletes in the country who will represent South Africa at international events during 2026.

Against the very best competitors in the nation, 4Ways Dojo delivered an exceptional performance, proudly bringing home an incredible 11 medals:
🥇 7 Gold Medals
🥈 3 Silver Medals
🥉 1 Bronze Medal
This outstanding achievement reflects the countless hours of training, discipline, perseverance, and determination shown by every athlete. Every competitor represented our dojo with pride, sportsmanship, and unwavering commitment, making this one of our most successful SA Open Championships to date.

A special and heartfelt congratulations to *Kelan Walters and Xavian Walters*, who both earned their first Protea Colours in 2026.
The KSA Awards were nothing short of spectacular, honoring all Protea and KSA Colours for the 2025/2026 season. It was an unforgettable experience to see our 4Ways Dojo stars receiving their trophies and certificates. I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with pride to be a part of this remarkable team!

A very special thank you to:

👏 Michael McKinon for your outstanding contribution as a Table Official throughout the championship.

👏 Our exceptional referees:
• Alessandro Biagioni
• Justin Baynes
• Sensei Roberta Biagioni

Thank you for your professionalism, dedication and the outstanding standard of officiating you demonstrated throughout the weekend. Your contribution to the championship's success is greatly appreciated.

Let’s keep this momentum going and continue to inspire one another!

**Congratulations and Results!**
- Reece Baynes: Silver🥈; Gold🥇
- Justin Baynes: Silver🥈; Gold🥇
- Stef Biagioni: Gold🥇
- Alessandro Biagioni: Gold🥇; Gold🥇
- Milena Maffia: Bronze🥉
- Kelan Walters: Gold🥇
- Xavian Walters: Silver🥈; Gold🥇

To every member of the 4Ways Dojo family—thank you for your passion, dedication and commitment to excellence. This success belongs to every athlete, coach, referee, official, parent and supporter who continues to believe in our vision.
We are incredibly proud of every one of you.
Congratulations, Team 4Ways Dojo! The future is bright, and this is only the beginning. 🥋🇿🇦💚💛

Hey everyone!

I’m excited to share some fantastic news with you! On Saturday, 20th June 2026, at Redhill School, Ismaa hosted an incredible championship to celebrate the spirit of Goju Ryu Karate and its dojos. Fifteen dojos affiliated with Ismaa, led by our inspiring Chief Instructor Hanshi Arnold De Beer, hosted 120 students aged from 5 to 60 years old. This amazing competition brought together all our dojos from Gauteng.

The tournament was a tremendous success, thanks to meticulous organisation and the support of many qualified referees. A heartfelt congratulations to our referees and table officials for dedicating their time and energy to make this event memorable! A special thanks to Sensei Roberta, who served as Ismaa's Chief Referee for the day.

This occasion also honoured Alessandro Biagioni who was recognised by Ismaa for his selection as captain of the Protea team at the recent UFAK Region South Championship in Angola.

Our very own 4Ways Dojo truly excelled at the championship, bringing home a remarkable collection of medals. The best part? Our students had an unforgettable time and embraced every moment of the event.

Let’s also express our gratitude to the wonderful parents who showed unwavering support for the championship. With such an amazing turnout, we eagerly anticipate an even bigger and better event in the future!

Check out the attached photo to see our fantastic students from Fourways Martial Arts Academy.

Exciting times are ahead! Can’t wait for the next one!

Three dedicated athletes from 4Ways Dojo were chosen to represent the UFAK Region South at the prestigious championships held in Luanda, Angola, from 14 to 16 May 2026.
UFAK Region South had representatives from seven countries, with over 300 entries: Angola, 🇦🇴 South Africa, 🇿🇦 Botswana, 🇧🇼 Zimbabwe, 🇿🇼 Mozambique, 🇲🇿 Zambia, 🇿🇲 and Namibia.🇳🇦

A huge round of applause for 4Ways Dojo!

All three athletes delivered outstanding performances, bringing home a total of four medals: one gold🥇, one silver🥈, and two bronzes🥉.
Alessandro, Kelan, and Xavian have filled us with pride, representing both their country and dojo with distinction. Alessandro reached the final of his first senior kata and earned a silver medal. He was also selected to represent the South African 5-Man Team, which is arguably one of the most prestigious events an athlete can be chosen for, competing against the best from other countries, and the team clinched a bronze medal. Kelan captured his first international gold in the 12-13 years Kumite division, while Xavian secured his first bronze in the 10-11 years Kumite division. Their achievements are a cause for celebration for us all.
Results of the Fourways Dojo Medal Winners:

🥋Alessandro – 🥈Snr Kata 🥉Bronze Team Kumite (Protea)
🥋Kelan – 🥇Children Kumite (Protea)
🥋Xavian – 🥉 Children Kumite (Protea)

Finally, a heartfelt congratulations to Xavian Walters for earning his Protea Colours for the very first time.
A special congratulations to Alessandro Biagioni on his first time competing as a senior, being chosen as Team Captain, and making his debut for South Africa with the Protea team in individual kata in Angola.
A huge thank you to all the KSA coaches and managers for your unwavering support and for making our young champions feel truly celebrated in their accomplishments. 💪🏆🇿🇦

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our three outstanding athletes from Fourways Martial Arts Academy as you prepare to represent South Africa as official Protea team members.
Congratulations to Xavian Walters on your first selection, to Kelan Walters on your second tour this year, and to Alessandro Biagioni on your debut in the individual Kata category as a Senior Protea.
These talented athletes will soon embark on their journey to Luanda, Angola, to compete in the AUSC Region South Karate Championship from 13 to 17 May 2026.
Wishing you all the best as you prepare for this incredible opportunity.
We are immensely proud of your achievements! 😊