Zim Ninja Academy will host its inaugural National Martial Arts Tournament at the Harare City Sports Centre on September 26, bringing together martial artists of different ages to compete in full-contact Karate and Kobudo.
The tournament, which will be held under the Zimbabwe Karate Union banner, carries the theme “Building a Drug-Free Generation Through Sport” and will feature male and female athletes competing across various age and weight categories.
Zim Ninja Academy founder Shihan Wilfred Mashaya said martial arts were being used to promote discipline and create positive opportunities for young people.
“Through Zim Ninja Academy, we continue to channel our experience into developing younger generations, using martial arts as a tool for talent development, discipline, and the fight against drug and substance abuse,” Mashaya said.
Full-contact Karate Kumite competitors will compete from the age of seven through junior, senior and veteran divisions, while Kobudo will accommodate athletes as young as four years old.
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Kobudo competitors aged four to 39 will compete in their respective age groups, while athletes aged 40 and above will compete in the veterans category. The competition will include Traditional Weapon and Freestyle Weapon events.
The tournament will provide athletes with a competitive platform to gain experience and showcase their skills, with prize money and accolades set to be awarded to top performers.
Admission will be free, with parents, families, martial arts enthusiasts and members of the public invited to attend.
The academy is working with Fleximarble Investments and has partnered with organisations including Baines Intercare Medical Centre, Musabvunda, Gas Up Energy, Quality Glass Warehouse, Jandrup Group and Aqua Rangers Lifesaving & Water Safety Services.
The academy has also invited companies, organisations and individuals to support the tournament and its youth development programmes.
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