SA JKA West Rand Dojo's Training - 29 October 2022
Horizon Karate Centre Offers
A safe and secure way in which students can learn and train in the martial art known as karate.
Professional instruction by qualified and reliable practising karateka (students of the art.)
Internationally recognised dan (black belt) grades registered with Dept of Education in Japan.
The chance for all karateka to earn Provincial and National colours as well SA JKA National and
Provincial colours due to our various affiliations
An exciting form of exercise as well as self defence which in today’s day and age is essential.
A great way to increase self-confidence and awareness.
A chance to interact with karate students and instructors from all over South Africa at the SA JKA National Championships and other championships; to compete internationally.
Karate Improves
Co-ordination
Concentration
Gross motor-skills
Memory sequence
Pliometrics
Discipline Strength and conditioning
Aerobic fitness
Self confidence
Self defence
Increase self-confidence and awareness
Qualifiers for the National SA JKA Championships of 2023
Gauteng Championships 2023 Medal Winners
SA JKA Calendar 2026
20Sep
Tournament
Indo Pacific Cup (IPC)
📅 September 20, 2026 – September 28, 2026📍 Mauritius🥋 Naka Shihan, Ogura Shihan, Johan Shihan
Training, grading, tournament and examinations.
03Oct
Grading
Sub-Sahara Africa Grading & International ‘D’ Examinations
Standardisation training for dojo heads and the senior board, general training, and Dan gradings (blue to black, 18 and over).
The black belt is a symbol of strength, compassion and true dedication to Karate-Do. True martial artists look upon the SHO-DAN (First level) black belt as a beginning, not an end; it heralds the student’s birth as a karate-ka. Karate demands constant effort and self-discipline. Karate teaches a multitude of life lessons one of the main ones being – what you put in is what you get out.