Jul 20, 2026
Mark your calendars: the KSISAS National Championships take place Saturday 29 August 2026 at the Wynberg Military Base Sports Centre. We look forward to seeing you there – either on the tatami or in the stands. Key details Entries close: 1 August 2026. No late...
Feb 11, 2026
In karate, Gasshuku (合宿) — plural Gasshukus — means a training camp or intensive group training session. The word literally breaks down as: “Ga” (合) – together, combined “Shuku” (宿) – lodging or staying So, in essence, gasshuku means “training together under one roof”...
Dec 18, 2025
Congratulations to all our winning students on your outstanding achievements! Thank you for another year of continued growth and training. OSAAA! L to R below: Student of the Year 4-5s | Maahir Hendricks Student of the Year 6-7s | Yusra Parker Student of the Year...
Nov 26, 2025
Almost two weeks have passed since Team Finland visited for a weekend gasshuku, giving me a lot to reflect on. And what a weekend it was. Claremont dojo had Kimura Shukokai hosting Shihan George and his team of 12 karateka for a weekend of training, learning and Budo...
Nov 7, 2025
I walked into the dojo for the first time at the start of this year, not really sure what to expect as an adult beginner. Just recently I went through my first grading, and to be completely honest, it was one of the most intense but rewarding experiences I’ve ever...
Jun 16, 2025
Attending the Shukokai Karate World Championship in Finland was an unforgettable experience that stirred a deep sense of pride and awe. Watching our students and my son representing South Africa on such a prestigious global stage was both humbling and electrifying....
