#TuksAikido: “The techniques do not require physical strength,” says Sensei Paul Beer.

Posted on August 21, 2024

To stump a sports fan, ask them to explain what Aikido is about. Most likely, they won't have a clue. The clever ones might say it’s a martial art, but don’t ask them to elaborate—they probably can’t. The UP-Tuks community might be surprised to learn that Tuks has had an...

#TuksSport: Mr Steven Ball, new TuksSport Director wants student-athletes to strive to make a difference

Posted on January 29, 2021

Many years ago, a young boy in Ladysmith loved nothing more than to do all kinds of sports and dive into swimming pools. Like many youngsters, he had hoped to become one of the best. When he realised early on it would not happen, he did not get discouraged. Through his participation, he had...

Congratulations Paul de Beer

Posted on January 23, 2013

The University of Pretoria and TuksSport would like to congratulate Mr Paul de Beer for his promotion to the rank of Rokudan (6th Dan) in Aikido by the Aikido Doshu during the Kagami-biraki ceremony held at Hombu Dojo at the beginning of 2013. This is ind