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RATT | The Mindset of Being Ready All the Time
In martial arts like karate and boxing, being in a state of readiness could be the difference between winning and losing. This readiness is not just about being physically prepared, but also about being mentally alert enough to seize opportunities instantly. Being...
12 Reasons Why Shadow Boxing is Essential to your Training
Shadow boxing is often misunderstood as merely punching the air, but it’s a fundamental training tool in martial arts like boxing, karate, and kickboxing. Here's why it’s an essential component of any martial arts programme: It improves your technique and form It...
Fight Night | An explosive evening of combat
Samurai Claremont Dojo recently hosted an exhilarating boxing and kickboxing fight night, to raise funds for the Claremont dojo karate team as they prepare for the KSI World Championships in Finland this June. No less than 12 Samurai fighters faced off against...
Samurai Senior Dan Grading 2024
OSAAA to our new dan grade warriors. Your commitment and energy is a fine example to us all. Thank you for carrying our dojo flag strong in a very tough 6hr technical and physical grading yesterday. 1st Dan: Andrew Blignaut Raabi Ebrahim 2nd Dan: Robyn Young Adam...
Samurai Beach Clean-Up and Training
On a sunny Saturday morning, karate students and their families gathered at Muizenberg’s Sunrise Beach for a fun training session and beach cleanup. The atmosphere was light and happy as children and adults enjoyed the unique challenge of training on the sand and in...
OSAAA to Our New Junior Black Belts
OSAAA to our dojo's new black belt students who recently graded with Shihan Chris Thompson 9th Dan and Joint Chief Instructor for Kimura Shukokai International. The following students have demonstrated great progress by the diligent study of our martial art...
