Lourens-sensei visiting Netherlands
Lourens-sensei was in Europe this week and visited Shihan Hans Cleton’s students in Numansdorp, Netherlands, to share his knowledge.
Lourens-sensei was in Europe this week and visited Shihan Hans Cleton’s students in Numansdorp, Netherlands, to share his knowledge.
Please join us for another Gashuku with Kyoshi Atilla from Hungary! The minimum requirement is Gekisai dai-Ichi, Dojo heads use your discretion as to who you extend the invitation to ito juniors. The schedule is subject to change but for now as follows: Wednesday 16 Sept – 18:00 to 19:30 – All students Thursday 17…
Congratulations to Jaco Viljoen (Mossel Bay dojo) and Langa Mazibuko (Morningside, KZN dojo) on being awarded their Shodan grades at this year’s national Gashuku. The final test was demanding on both students, after a weekend of intensive gashuku training and assessment. Congratulations also go to their teachers, Kobus Klue-sensei and Lushay Mohabir-sensei, for their effort…
Another successful gashuku and grading with Kancho Rony Kluger. March 2025.
Shihan Brian Jooste visited Mossel Bay this weekend, and on Sunday a group of students joined him on the beach with Sensei Kobus Klue. For karate training in Mossel Bay, sensei Kobus can be contacted on 082 217 0595.
Plettenberg Bay dojo held a successful gashuku and shodan grading this weekend. Sensei Elrie Bosman (Dojo Head) can be very proud of the quality of her students, and those who were tested for a grade promotion did not disappoint. Congratulations to Blake, Ralu (new shodans), and Kiara (new junior shodan.) The grading panel (Shihan Brian…
Our dojos are ideal places for kids to learn discipline, confidence, patience and tenacity. Different dojos accommodate different age groups. We span almost four generations. Where can you find an activity where children, parents, and grandparents can participate actively?
Shihan Gordon putting it out there. The rest of us can only watch in awe. Lots of hard work was taken to get techniques like this.
A long day of Randori training for all grades, led by Kyoshi Atilla via live link from Hungary. Most grades were able to participate, and the day consisted of a build up from simple movement to free randori.
Working fluidly, building strategy, distancing and timing. Continuous refinement, continuous improvement. Kaizen.