Martial Art Activities for Kids

Bryanston Karate is a fun program specifically designed for children ages of 5 years to adults. Bryanston Karate provides developmentally appropriate and engaging activities that utilize physical exercise, martial arts skills, games and obstacle courses that children love. Our curriculum is designed to specifically target and build the mind, body and social skills of each student in the most fun creative way possible. Our training is an enrichment program that: Teaches teamwork Inspires self-esteem Builds... Read more

It was time to start a Dojo (Martial Arts School). The name "International Martial Arts Academy" sounded awesome... That's not why we chose that name though! This name really suits our dojo. Its true, its real and represents what we do. So, what do we do? Well, we present authentic martial arts, legit, with a strong lineage directly to Okinawa. Here you will learn true authentic Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate (Organization: OGKK) and Okinawan Weaponry (Organization: Matayoshi Kobudo). We are also... Read more

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of self defence, kicks, open hand punches, acrobatics, movements, music and meditation. Capoeira is great exercise for all ages and increases fitness and strength throughout the body and mind it is great for brain stimulation and destressing. Capoeira will challenge your body and mind and it will improve your temperament, reflexes, and your coordination but will do so in a fun and enjoyable way. Capoeira Valente has brought this Brazilian... Read more

We offer Skillz age specific Martial arts classes for kids, Combat Taekwondo, Weapons training, Competition training. We specialise in making students of all ages champions in life through martial arts training. Master West's Taekwondo/Karate has been in business since 1986. We have academies in the following areas of Pretoria: Annlin, this is our headquarter branch! we have been in the same building since 1997. Our Annlin academy is over 200 sq metres and boasts with state of the art equipment.... Read more

The Songshan Kung Fu Executive Academy was founded by Si-Jo Dr. John Souglides Ph.D since the 1990. The teachings have produced numerous national, international and world champions under Si-Jo Dr. John Souglides. Today, the Songshan Kung Fu Executive Academy has many branches within South Africa and Internationally. At the Edenvale Branch, we offer Kung Fu classes both for adults and kids, as well as Tai Chi classes for adults. These can be either group or private classes. Martial arts has been... Read more

We practice traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu karate. Goju Ryu, meaning hard (go) and soft (ju) style, incorporates various hard and soft techniques into one style of karate. There are hard linear striking techniques as well as soft circular movements in order to strike, block and manipulate your opponent to your advantage. Goju is not a sport, it is a martial art and as such we do not focus on competition, our focus is on self-defense as well as the training of the body and the mind. We do have... Read more

Kickboxing refers to a group of martial arts and stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate, Thai boxing and western boxing. Kick boxing is often practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or as a contact sport Our 90 min Kickboxing classes are designed to be fun & challenging workouts for all fitness levels for both women & men. For beginners it is not necessary for you to complete the whole class. It is important for you to enjoy it and build... Read more

If you find yourself at a crossroad, unsure of which martial art to choose or perhaps looking for change, try following the road less travelled: Tai Chi. Where it will lead is up to you, but during the walk you will experience boundless turnoffs of possibilities as well as challenges and that makes all the difference. Tai Chi Chuan Institute - Alberton is Tai Chi Ways. Focusing more on Traditional Tai Chi. Tai Chi Ways and Tai Chi Chuan Institute- Alberton is a non-political or religious tai chi... Read more

The Samurai Karate Hout Bay Dojo is the newest of the Samurai dojo’s and was very proud to open its doors on Monday 8th August 2011. Based in the Victoria Mall on Empire Road in Hout Bay, the Samurai Karate Hout Bay dojo is run by the experienced 5th dan black belt, Sensei John Shaw. Sensei John Shaw started his karate journey in 1979 in the Berg Street Dojo in Cape Town with Sensei Eric Smith and Sensei Gilbert Pierce. After a terrible fire, the dojo was destroyed and moved to Long Street. This... Read more

As parents we are constantly worrying about the safety of our children. Are they able to defend themselves against bullies? Will they be able to recognize inappropriate behaviour by adults? Will they be able to physically defend themselves against abduction? Will they tell me if something is wrong? Will they be able to deal with violent situations at school, in the mall, on their way home? Here are several facts that we do not like to admit are true but we cannot deny:  Most attackers will... Read more

SHOTOKAN KARATE Dojo in the following area available Meerensee Richardsbay on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 17h30 to 20h00 at Mzingazi Golf Estate Golf Course Empangeni Rugby Club on Mondays and Wednesdays from 17h30 to 20h00 Eshowe School Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18h00 to 20h00 Brackenham Community Hall on Monday and Wednesdays from 17h30 to 19h00 We give the first two classes for free. We, Karate exponents, training in the art of World Shotokan, firmly reject all forms of... Read more

Traditional self defence Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate instruction. Over 27 years experience. National Colours... Building our future leaders! Its not just karate, the growth of students in every area of life is our main priority. Read more

Kenshikai Karate are a traditional Japanese, full contact karate style. We focus on, fitness, flexibility, self-defence, self-discipline and focus, kata, bo and sai weapons kata, non- contact, semi-contact and full-contact kumite and much more! Read more

At Combat Tang Soo Do we offer traditional training in Tang Soo Do the Korean fighting art famous for its powerful kicks, as well as adding modern practical self defence training and weapons work. All the traditional Tang Soo Do forms, kicks, basics and weapons are part of CTSD. These are complimented with practical techniques from various martial arts including hapkido, kung fu and Okinawan karate as well as western boxing. In addition some traditional Okinawan weaponry, e.g. sai & tonfa, and more... Read more

Wolves Academy was founded by Master Awie Davis in 1990 and it celebrates its 26th anniversary in 2016. From a humble beginning with few members; the Academy developed into a very successful academy where professional training is conducted on a full-time basis by Master Instructors Awie Davis (5th Dan) and Xander Davis (4th Dan). For the past 26 years, the Academy successfully presented more than 45 Black belt Dan graduates and coached a total of 25+ National Team Members who represented South... Read more

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend himself against a larger adversary by using leverage and proper technique. The Gracie family, the founders of BJJ, modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to create the art. It contains stand-up maneuvers, but it is most famous for its devastating ground-fighting techniques. Gaining superior positioning—so one can apply the style’s numerous chokes, holds, locks and joint manipulations on an opponent—is... Read more

Kimura Shukokai is a form of Karate that seeks to master fighting techniques using only the human body. Modern-day Kimura Shukokai was established by Shigeru Kimura, who travelled throughout the world - including South Africa - developing his own version of Shukokai, which emphasises the release of explosive energy and challenges modern conceptions of body mechanics. Register for a free week of training by contacting a dojo near you. Wear something comfortable and flexible, such as a gym T-shirt... Read more

We teach traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate and Kobudo (Okinawan weapons training). Read more

Effective Aikido for all ages. Fun and energizing classes in Cape Town CBD. We offer: Aikido as a method of effective self-defense Traditional Aikido classes. Children's Aikido introduction classes. Corporate self-defense classes Community projects For more information feel free to contact us. . Read more