Makerere University Do GojuKai Karate Hosts the 1st Edition of Gojukai Cadet and Junior Championship 2025

Makerere University Do Gojukai Karate Hosts Successful Kids Grading and Championship

On January 25, 2025, Makerere University Do Gojukai Karate made history by hosting its first-ever combined kids grading and championship event. The occasion saw 41 enthusiastic young participants take part in both grading and championship competitions.

The grading categories included:

• White to yellow belts
• Yellow to orange striped and solid orange belts
• Orange to green belts
• Green to striped blue belts

We extend our gratitude to the media outlets present, including Dream Tv, Sanyuka, Gugudde, Top Tv, New Vision, and others. We also appreciate the parents who accompanied their children and our partners, Musana Coffee, Makerere University Sports Department, Yo’ Nyama, and others.

Below are the detailed results:

Individual Male Kata

• Boys Kata (12+ years)
  1. Ahabwe Solomon
  2. Ayush Rajesh Gudape
  3. Osein Nahabwe
  4. Shanangala Pranay
• Boys Kata (below 12 years)
  1. Elyas Adams
  2. Aadi Chandariya
  3. Ismail Said Ismail
  4. Paksh Dipesh Bid

Individual Female Kata

• Kata Girls (9+ years)
  1. Gargi Rajesh Gudape
  2. Hafsa Said Ismail
  3. Murungi Katende
• Kata Girls (6-8 years)
  1. Wanga Qinchen
  2. Mirembe Katende
  3. Aisite Li
  4. Amina Said Ismail

Individual Male Kumite

• Kumite Boys (5-6 years)
  1. Wanga Ziyi
  2. Butinde Kahaya
  3. Imran Ssebaka
  4. Dylan Langley Wakabi
• Boys Kumite (12+ years)
  1. Ayush Gudape
  2. Osein Nahabwe
  3. Pranny Shanagala
  4. Mutungi Cyrus
• Kumite Boys (7&8 years)
  1. Abdullah Nsambu
  2. Jacques Andre Soheranda Muvuya
  3. Amanya Murungi
  4. Ismail Said Ismail

We congratulate all the winners and encourage those who didn’t win to continue working hard and improving their skills.