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Epworth Taekwondo Prodigy Kashiri Rises to National Prominence

Willard Kashiri
Willard Kashiri Middle( photo credit X)

Among the best Taekwondo instructors in Zimbabwe are Willard Kashiri of Epworth, President of Zimbabwe Taekwondo Association Master Benson Zwizwai, Master Kembo and Master Chokwenda,.

Wlliard Kashiri was present at the 2023 Global Taekwondo Master’s Training Program held in Kukkiwon, South Korea, which is home to the World Taekwondo Academy and the World Taekwondo Headquarters.

He claimed to be a fourth Dan black belt and an internationally qualified trainer from Kikkuwion in an interview with Showbiz Sport.

“I participated in numerous Taekwondo tournaments, from local to regional competitions, winning several medals with gold, silver, and bronze,” he said.

His club Epworth Tigers Taekwondo Academy is a fully afflicted a member of the Zimbabwe Taekwondo Association under President Benson Zwizwai  who recommended several trainings for Master Kashiri.

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Along with renowned Masters Ndaona Kembo and Langton Chokwenda, he was a member of the Zimbabwe National Team because of his knowledge and comprehension of Olympic sport.

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Willard kashiri (Photo Credit Kashiri)

“I have eighteen of my students who are first dan black belt holders, and others are holding second dans,” he said.

From the club, we have our top-performing students, Natsiraishe Marista, who have won several awards from local and regional games.

“In 2018, I  was named the Best Coach at the Korean Ambassador’s Championship Cup and received an award,” I am also a referee with a national diploma in refereeing Kashiri said.

“I started taekwondo WTF in 2000, and my coach was Mr Zvizvai and Master Kembo, who contributed to my success in this sport,” Kashiri said

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Willard KASHIRI (photo credit Kashiri)

There are many senior Taekwondo instructors, including Master Ricky Tembo, Master Gavaza, Master Sauta, Master Mutambanengwe, and Master Nyangon. They have also worked very hard to improve Taekwondo as a sport in Zimbabwe.

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