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  • HOME
    • Contact us
  • FAQ
  • OUR DOJO
    • Our Black Belts
    • Benefits of karate for children
    • Benefits Of Karate For Adults
    • Choosing a Dojo
    • Our History
    • Instructors
    • Enrolment
    • Colours
  • FUNDAMENTALS
    • KIHON
      • Stances
      • Blocks
      • Punches
      • Kicks
    • KATA
      • JKA Kata List
      • Heian 1-5 & Tekki 1-3
    • KUMITE
  • GRADINGS
    • Basic Techniques
  • CALENDAR
    • Events
  • TECHNICAL
    • Maxims
    • Dojo Etiquette
    • How To Tie Your Belt
    • Judging Rules
    • Terminology
    • Curriculum
  • CLASS INFO
    • Class Times
    • Enrolment Form
    • Dinky Warriors

INSTRUCTORS

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Senior Instructors

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Bruce Smith (7th Dan) SA JKA President
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Karyn Smith (6th Dan)
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Earl Opperman (6th Dan)
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Gert Aucamp (6th Dan)
Meet Our Instructors
Our team of instructors is passionate, experienced, and dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. All instructors are fully qualified, with extensive training in traditional Shotokan karate and years of teaching experience across all age groups. They hold current first aid certification, police clearance, and Safeguarding accreditation, ensuring a safe, supportive, and professional environment for every student. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced karateka, you’re in capable and caring hands.

Instructors

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Heinrich Opperman (4th Dan)
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Rorisang Pule (4th Dan)
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Matthew Ho Tong (3rd Dan)
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Chadwin Deysel (3rd Dan)
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Samantha Pillay (3rd Dan)
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Juan Lerm (2nd Dan)
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Tarien Prinsloo (2nd Dan)
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Jean-Pierre Michau (2nd Dan)
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Alysha Govender (2nd Dan)
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Taylin Bester (1st Dan)
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Tyron Jordan (1st Dan)

Sub Instructors

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Gabby Bester (1st Kyu)
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Cadence Parry (1st Kyu)
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Amber Scheepers (2nd Kyu)
CONTACT US
We are situated at 7 Rooigras Avenue, Bassonia, Johannesburg South - 082 579 0890
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