Oct 15, 2025
When I came back to training with Bruce after so many years away, I wasn’t chasing competition or big goals, I just wanted to get fit again. Life had gotten busy, and I’d lost touch with that part of myself that thrived on movement and discipline. Walking back into...
Sep 11, 2025
Hi, I’m Rafael, a karate instructor at Samurai Dojo Claremont, and I want to tell you why private karate lessons are honestly the way to go. Whether you’re just starting out or already been training for a while, private sessions with me are all about keeping things...
May 15, 2024
I’ve been boxing at Samurai Dojo in Claremont for seven-odd years now. Let me tell you why boxing has become such an important part of my life, and why you should consider stepping into the ring—or at least, a boxing gym. Boxing isn’t just about throwing...
Apr 20, 2023
My name is Nariman Ganief, and I’ve been training with Sensei Bruce since 2008. I proudly achieved my 2nd Dan Black Belt in 2019, and as I reflect on my journey at Samurai, I can confidently say that being a Table Official has played a significant role in my learning...
Jun 10, 2022
After some 10:26:39 in the cold Atlantic on Tuesday 7 June, Kim Prytz walked out of the ocean having completed a mammoth 15km breaststroke swim from Big Bay to Robben Island and back again – the first human being ever to do this, labeling it a ‘GOLD MEDAL...
Apr 6, 2022
I’ll never forget the vibe in my old gym. It was 1968 and I’d just started this crazy sport called boxing. I was 8 years old – thin, pale, and sickly. I walked reluctantly into my first training session. Already the guys were at it: skipping, bashing the bag,...
