NWS Karate Benoni Awards Evenings
Join us in reliving the excitement and triumphs of each year’s Awards Evenings.
A Visual Journey Through Time
Awards Evening 2026 Photo Gallery
Our awards and parents meeting was held on 29 January 2026.
Each award represents the commitment, effort, and growth demonstrated by our students.
The categories are as follows:
Most Outstanding: Llewellyn Ferreira (White to Yellow Belt);
Most Outstanding: Danica Ferreira (Orange-Green Belt); Most Outstanding: Wessel Ferreira (Blue to Black Belt);
Most Technical: Elisabelle Lange (White to Green Belt); Most Technical: Durjay Poorun (Blue – Black Belt);
Most Improved: Mark Staley (White to Green Belt); Most Improved: Megane Potgieter(Blue to Black Belt);
Most Spirited: Katlyn Vadeala (White to Green Belt); Most Spirited: Gustav du Plessis (Blue to Black Belt);
Family of the Year: The Doro Family
Junior Instructor of the Year: Gustav Du Plessis
Sportswoman of the Year: Refiloe Doro
A huge congratulations to all! 
A Visual Journey Through Time
Awards Evening 2025 Photo Gallery
The categories are as follows:
Most Outstanding: Lwethu Tshabangu (White – Yellow Belt). Most Outstanding: Gustav du Plessis (Blue – Brown Belt) Most Technical: Blue to Brown Belt
Most Technical: Rifiloe Doro (Blue to Brown Belt)
Most Improvied: Hailey Walker (White to Green Belt)
Most Dedicated: Mark Staley (White – Green Belt) Most Dedicated: Madeleine Engelmohr (Blue. – Brown Belt) Most Spirited: Dylan Grant (White – Green Belt) Most Spirited: Kaeleb Staley (Blue – Brown Belt)
Family of the Year: The Doro Famliy
Junior Instructor of the Year: Zelmarie du Plessis
Instructor of the Year: Sensei Chris Martins
Sportswoman of the Year: Megane Potgieter
A huge congratulations to all!
Our awards and parents meeting was held on 30 January 2025.
Each award represents the commitment, effort, and growth demonstrated by our students.
Meet Our Esteemed Instructors
Our Championship Black Belts
Sensei John Barnett (8th Dan)
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Panayiotis Chaniotakos (7th Dan)
Boksburg Dojo
Sensei Janien Potgieter (7th Dan)
Instructor
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Chris Martins (4th Dan)
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Thanduxolo Doro (3rd Dan)
Brakpan Dojo
Upcoming Karate Events
20 June 2026: Regional Training
Our annual Black & Brown Belt regional Training Session In White River.
25 July 2026 - Kyu Gradings
White – Brown Belt Gradings at NWS Karate Benoni.
10 - 15 August 2026: Vasbyt Gashuku
Vasbyt Gashuku at NWS Karate Benoni & Boksburg. Dan Gradings on Saturday after training.
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