Welcome to the South African home of traditional Karate
The JKA (Japan Karate Association) is the largest group of Shotokan Karate practitioners in the world. SA JKA boasts the largest group of highly qualified instructors outside of Japan. We trace our heritage directly back to Sensei Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate. Come train with us! Oss!
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Paul Spangenberg Sensei
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of a long time member and SA JKA Hartebeespoort dojo head. Condolences to all his family, friends and students. Oss!
Upcoming events
- Aug 17 2019
The Beauty is a Beast - Martial Arts Seminar for Women
- Aug 24 2019
Coloured Belt Seminar
- Johannesburg
- Sep 07 2019
Stellaland Region - National Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- Sep 13 2019 - Sep 15 2019
Sensei Johan Roets Friendship Gasshuku 2019 (KZN South Coast)
- Kinderstrand (GLENMORE)
- Sep 14 2019
Port Elizabeth - Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- TBA
- Sep 28 2019
Northern KZN Region - Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- Newcastle
- OCT 1-5 2019
Japanese Seminar and Qualification Exams
- Oct 12 2019
Northern Free State Region - Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- Welkom
- Oct 19 2019
Sub-Sahara African Region - National Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- Johannesburg
- Oct 25 2019
Kimberley Region - Black Belt Gradings, Black Belt Pre-grading Course - Grading & International Qualification for DD (Examiner & Instructor)
- TBA
