by Kevin Felsher | May 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Fourways area has exploded in recent years with lovers of karate joining established and newly opened dojos. In the words of Sadashige Kato, founder of the International Japan Karate-do Association, ‘To train in karate is to create and be part of an ideal...
by Kevin Felsher | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
The launch of the new website for IJKA SA is a huge step for our style. IJKA SA is relatively new in South Africa and Africa – we have only been going since 2021 and we have already made huge steps in the karate world. The website shows what we stand for, and...
by Kevin Felsher | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Christelle Fourie (5th Dan Godan) I started my karate career when I was sixteen years old. A friend wanted to start karate classes an I have always been intrigued by the martial arts, so I decided to join Middelburg IJKA Karate Centre. Fortunately, my parents...
by Kevin Felsher | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Chitani Ian Zimba (1st Dan) “No matter how long the road to your goals/dreams…..never give up!!! It will all be worth it in the end.” April 2002 I started my first karate class, and I since then I swore I will never stop training as long as I...
by Kevin Felsher | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Nikara Soorju (16 years, Black belt) Karate for me has been an interesting journey. To take up karate is unlike any sport, it’s a lifestyle. You learn to balance your mind with your body. It involves dedication, discipline and determination. Something that I...
