Bassonia JKA - Karate Classes in Bassonia for Kids and Adults​

Build Confidence, Discipline, Focus, and Fitness in a Safe, Fun, and Supportive Environment​

What Our Club Has To Offer
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. At Bassonia JKA we take pride in our art and offer:​
  • 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.
  • A great way to increase self-confidence and awareness.
  • An excellent way to improve:
    Co-ordination * Concentration * Gross motor-skills             Memory sequence  * Pliometrics * Aerobic fitness   Discipline * Strength and conditioning * Self confidence       Self defence
  • 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.
​​All ages welcome!
Alberton JKA is affiliated to, amongst others, SA JKA Karate Association and Karate Syndicate. We encourage our students to compete at as many competitions as possible and our tournament results at all levels speak for themselves.

Upcoming Events 2025

1 November
19-20 November
21-23 November
​29 November
Karate Syndicate Park Run Fund Raiser
Venue: Rietvlei Zoo Farm, 101 Swartkoppies Road, Alberton
Who: The more the merrier
Taniyama Sensei Training incorporating standardisation training for dojo heads and senior board.
​Venue: T,O Strand, KZN
Who: General training for blue to black belts 18yrs and older
Sub-Sahara Africa Shodan to Godan grading (18yrs and older)
Venue: T,O Strand, KZN
Who: All eligible students
Girls in Gi's
​Venue:  Alberton JKA,
​126 Hennie Alberts Str, Brackenhurst
Who: All female karateka

Upcoming Events 2026

11-14 March
Standardisation Seminar and National Dan Gradings (Ogura Shihan & Okuma Shihan)
Venue: Ellis Park Indoor Events Arena
Who: Brown and Black Belts
​20-21 March
SA JKA Gauteng Champs Novice and Elite 
Venue: Ellis Park Indoor Events Arena
​Who: Selected Karateka
2 May
Club & Area Grading
Venue: Bracken Park Community Hall, 
226 Hennie Alberts Street,
Albertsdal, Alberton
Who: All eligible students
15-16 May
SA JKA National Champs Novice and Elite
Venue: Ellis Park Indoor Events Arena
​Who: Selected Karateka
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28 July
Fitness Test & Big Punch
Venue: Meyersdal Park, Lindeque Road,
Meyersdal Estate
Who: All students
8 August
Karate Syndicate Champs
Venue: Bracken Park Community Hall, 
226 Hennie Alberts Street,
Albertsdal, Alberton
Who: All students
15  August
The Beauty is a Beast Seminar 
Venue: Bracken Park Community Hall, 
226 Hennie Alberts Street,
Albertsdal, Alberton
Who: All ladies 13yrs & older
2 September
Club & Area Grading
Venue: Bracken Park Community Hall, 
226 Hennie Alberts Street,
Albertsdal, Alberton
Who: All eligible students
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12-14 September
Kids Spring Gasshuku
Venue: Bosco Youth Centre, R557 Randvaal Road, Walkerville
Who: All children 5-17yrs
20-24 September
Indo Pacific Cup - Mauritius
​Venue:  Mauritius
Who: Selected Karateka
3 October
Sub-Sahara Africa Shodan to Godan grading (17yrs and younger) and international "D" qualification examinations
Venue: Wanderers
Who: All eligible students
17 October
Heidelberg ​Champs
Venue: Heidelberg Hoerskool
Who: All students
20-21 November
Sub-Sahara Africa Shodan to Godan grading (18yrs and older)
Venue: T,O Strand, KZN
Who: All eligible students
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