Mar 14, 2022
I must admit I was a little nervous for a Kumite course, thinking I’d be put on the spot and immediately have to start sparring. After each of us received a pair of Sexy Socks from Sensei Bruce, depicting Soke Kimura’s bowman image to help explain how to use the...
Jan 22, 2022
When you earn a black belt in Kimura Shukokai Karate, you have the added confidence and belief that you can do anything you desire. The average time of preparation for our juniors’ grading to black belt was some 9 years. For some of our junior black belts to...
Oct 28, 2021
We asked 2nd Dan black belt, Ali Wittenberg-Scott, how her karate training has helped navigate the trials of relocating to a foreign country. Here’s what she said: This is a blog post about uprooting to a foreign country in the middle of a pandemic, with zero...
Oct 14, 2021
From gymnastics to matric dances and cycle tours to Shakespeare, we love that Samurai karate students are keen participants of life beyond the dojo. Our warriors have this to say about their recent achievements: Skyla Kotsedi | Purple Belt | Grade 4 About her...
Aug 19, 2021
Speaking in front of a crowd has always made me anxious. I think many people can relate to this. Performing kata in front of a big group (and getting judged on it!) is similar. It takes courage, and can be very intimidating. Samurai dojo recently held a Pinan Yondan...
Jun 2, 2021
We’re excited to announce two new Adult Karate Classes for Beginners at 6.00 AM on Wednesday mornings – a women’s only class, with Sensei Kim Prytz and a mixed-gender class, with Sensei Rob Acton. Come and train in a relaxed, non-threatening,...
