Jamy-Lee Fisher started karate in 2013 at age 12 with Karate Kyousei in Atlantis. It was clear from the start she had a lot of talent and fitted into the art of karate as if she were born to do it.
She entered her first competition and finished with outstanding results. She was identified to be part of an elite group that would be trained by a 22-time RSA champion and former world champion. Results from there began to stay constant, with gold medals won at all levels.
Since 2014 this young lady has won sportswoman of the year at club level and at her national federation. She has been unbeaten since 2015.
Younger sister Chloe has followed in her sister’s footsteps and has also been accumulating medals since she started three years ago.
The sisters are eligible to take part in the National Championships in Durban on 14 July, but need financial assistance from businesses or individuals, to the tune of R10 000, to be able to get there.
Proud Dad Marlon Fisher says he wanted his girls to learn the art of karate so they could defend themselves, but they have surpassed his expectations and excelled at the sport.
“Jamy-Lee was selected to participate at the 4th World Goju Ryu Karate Federation Championships in Bucharest, Romania in September this year,” he said, “but we had to withdraw her because we just don’t have R70 000 to pay for the trip.”
She will also participate in the Karate Federation Championships in Maputo, Mozambique on 24 June, and her parents will cover the R20 000 trip themselves.
- You can make a contribution at any ABSA branch; acc name: Marlon Fisher (savings account), acc number: 91-9300 1665, branch code: 632005. You can also contact Fisher on 083 763 1371.
