RYUSHIN-KAN OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Karate · 2026-08-22 · Gaborone, Botswana · Botswana Karate Assosiation (BOKA)
- Participants
- 292
- Clubs
- 20
- Categories
- 3
- Divisions
- 3
The RYUSHIN-KAN OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP brought a lively day of karate to Gaborone, Botswana, on 22 August 2026. A total of 292 participants representing 20 clubs took part.
The programme covered kata and kumite across beginner and advanced pathways, from U6 divisions through juniors, U21 and senior competition. The busiest fields included U10 and U12 beginner kumite, alongside boys’ U10 beginner kata and U12 advanced kata.
TAB KARATE ACADEMY finished first in the medal-table order, followed by BAFPET KARATE CLUB in second and UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE in third. Baakile Arefa, Tshotego Botho and Mabika Philemon Otsile featured among the leading athletes, while Kago Kaene, PETSO BAFENYI BONIFACE and Koosaletse Goitseone were among the top coaches.
TAB KARATE ACADEMY led the medal table, with bronze medals shaping the leading positions alongside BAFPET KARATE CLUB. Baakile Arefa stood out as the event’s top athlete.
The championship provided a competitive stage for developing and experienced karateka alike, with kata and kumite action setting a positive tone for future events. #Karate #Gaborone #BotswanaKarate #Kata #Kumite
Medal table
| # | Club | Gold / Silver / Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAB KARATE ACADEMY · Kweneng, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | BAFPET KARATE CLUB · Molepolole, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Yun Genius Karate Academie · Selebi Phikwe, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 5 | Active Africa Karate Club · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 6 | HOME OF CHAMPIONS SSKB KARATE CLUB · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 7 | VILLAGE GARRISON KARATE CLUB · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 8 | Pro Fitness Karate · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 9 | J.P.Revaka Karate Academy · Palapye, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 10 | Bakwadi Karate Village · Gaborone, Botswana | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Top athletes
- Baakile Arefa · BAFPET KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 1
- Tshotego Botho · TAB KARATE ACADEMY0 / 0 / 1
- Mabika Philemon Otsile · UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE0 / 0 / 0
- MAGOBADI HAMILTON BOGOSI · TAB KARATE ACADEMY0 / 0 / 0
- Samson Wedu Basha · UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE0 / 0 / 0
- Takobana Candy · UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE0 / 0 / 0
- Dithebe Thabang · UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA KARATE0 / 0 / 0
- Mpakae Joseph · Yun Genius Karate Academie 0 / 0 / 0
- Lekaukau Omogolo · HOME OF CHAMPIONS SSKB KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 0
- Khan Azra · Active Africa Karate Club0 / 0 / 0
Top coaches
- Kago Kaene · TAB KARATE ACADEMY0 / 0 / 1
- PETSO BAFENYI BONIFACE · BAFPET KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 1
- Koosaletse Goitseone · VILLAGE GARRISON KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 0
- SIPHAMBE PROGRESS · HOME OF CHAMPIONS SSKB KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 0
- Molefhe Peter · HOME OF CHAMPIONS SSKB KARATE CLUB0 / 0 / 0
- Modise Thabang · Valley Karate Club0 / 0 / 0
- Molefe Kabelo · KOM karate Team0 / 0 / 0
- Koolopile Lemogang Docta · Shitokai Karate Academy 0 / 0 / 0
- Samorai Dos · Valley Karate Academy0 / 0 / 0
- Mathe Tumelo Stephen · Bakwadi Karate Village 0 / 0 / 0