An all-round sportsman who shares the physical, mental, and spiritual strategies he used to reach the top of his game through his story.

A Springbok in karate, having represented South Africa in the late 1970s and 80s on numerous occasions, Chris Botha, Funakoshi Karate South Africa’s style head grew a reputation in karate circles as a devastating competition fighter, commanding the floor with speed and prowess, efficiently and undeniably fighting his way to legendary status.

Over his long martial arts career, he has taught and transformed thousands of students, and mentored countless instructors throughout South Africa to become exemplars and leaders of young minds. Today, his students and instructors are mostly scattered all over the world, but they will not forget their training.

Chris retired from active karate and other sports due to some unusual and rather interesting problems with his heart and is the subject of international cardiological studies.

His motorbike accident in 2014 was also quite spectacular and recovery in these instances required him to “get his mind right” and prevail. “The Boss”, as his students like to call him, does not do anything in small measures.