KIRITSU KARATE

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KIRITSU KARATE Voted as the Best Martial Arts Studio in pretoria for 2025 ! Kiritsu Karate Dojo - Dedicated to traditional martial arts training. Drop in for a class! 🥋

Building strength, confidence, and respect in students of all ages. Our Dojo strives to teach self-confidence through Shotokan karate ! Students who train in karate are much less likely to be bullied - or become bullied - as they develop greater self-confidence and respect for others. Children's school work and classroom behaviour can be greatly improved through karate's disciplined and respectful training environment. There are over 600 muscles in the human body and you will use every one of them during an average karate class. An adult student can burn up to 1000 calories in a typical one hour karate class, with significant weight loss within the first 6 months. Enhanced flexibility from karate training can greatly increase posture and vitality, and can assist in the prevention of many age-onset injuries. Accomplishments in karate are often seen in a positive light prospective employers who rightly attach images of strength, trust and good character to those who study it. Shotokan style karate was developed from different martial arts by Japanese Sensei Gichin Funakoshi. Kiritsu Karate dojo is affiliated to WSKF - World Shotokan Karate Federation and KSA- Karate South Africa. Get ready to change your mind, body and soul ! Come and attend a free introductory class asap ! Please feel free to contact us for any queries you might have - Kiritsu Karate Dojo

06/10/2026

We recently had the honor of hosting a Women’s Self-Defense Workshop at Mercedes-Benz South Africa.

Given the ongoing national focus and powerful movement against Gender-Based Violence across South Africa, practical action and real-world empowerment matter now more than ever. Creating safe spaces and equipping women with practical tools isn't just an extra—it’s an essential responsibility.

Why a Women’s Self-Defense Workshop Matters:
Real-World Empowerment: Participants gain practical, high-impact situational awareness and defense techniques built for everyday safety.

👊🏽Confidence & Mindset: Training physical readiness builds mental resilience, boundary-setting, and personal confidence both on and off the clock.

👊🏽Active Corporate Support: Shows staff that their safety, well-being, and dignity are actively prioritized by leadership.

👊🏽The Ultimate Corporate Team-Building Experience 👥
Beyond personal safety, this workshop transformed the team dynamics on the floor:

👊🏽Unshakeable Trust: Learning, stepping up, and moving through drills together builds deep connection and shared trust.

👊🏽Pure Energy & Morale: High-energy, hands-on, and deeply rewarding—leaving teams feeling connected, energized, and capable.

👊🏽Inclusive & Accessible: Designed for all fitness levels, bringing people together across departments in a supportive, fun environment.

đź“© Bring This Experience to Your Team
Looking to give your employees an impactful event that builds both team cohesion and real-life skills?

We bring tailored corporate self-defense and safety workshops directly to your offices or venue.
👉 Book your team’s session today: email us at [[email protected]] to get a quote for your next corporate event!

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29/09/2026

Kiritsu Karate - People, Power, Purpose !

🥋 A Masterclass in Excellence: Reflections on our Seminar with Shihan Murakami 🥋STUDENT PICS
21/04/2026

🥋 A Masterclass in Excellence: Reflections on our Seminar with Shihan Murakami 🥋

STUDENT PICS

🥋 A Masterclass in Excellence: Reflections on our Seminar with Shihan Murakami 🥋​What an unforgettable chapter for our d...
21/04/2026

🥋 A Masterclass in Excellence: Reflections on our Seminar with Shihan Murakami 🥋

​What an unforgettable chapter for our dojo! We are still buzzing from the energy, discipline, and wisdom shared during our international seminar with the legendary Shihan Manabu Murakami.

​To train under an 8th Dan and 3-time World Champion is a rare privilege. Shihan Murakami’s expertise is more than just physical mastery; it is a masterclass in the "Budo" spirit. Our students, from our youngest white belts to our most senior black belts, were treated to insights that only decades of elite-level experience can produce.

​Seeing Shihan’s precision and fluid power up close was truly inspiring. The dojo was charged with focus, respect, and a shared passion for karate that transcends borders. We are so proud of our students for the dedication they showed. The sense of camaraderie and "OSS" spirit was at an all-time high!

​A massive thank you to Shihan Murakami and Sonny Pillay - Hanshi for traveling to be with us and for pushing us all to be 1% better. We move forward with sharper techniques and renewed inspiration.

​Thank you to every student and parent who made this event a success. Our community continues to grow stronger with every punch, kick, and kiai! 👊🔥

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30/01/2026

Kiritsu Leveling Up. ⚡️

​The year is brand new, but these students aren’t waiting for "someday." From day one, the energy in the room has been electric. Watching the focus, the sweat, and the progress in real-time is exactly why we do what we do.

​They aren't just training; they’re transforming. If this is how we start January, imagine where we’ll be by December. Keep pushing, team. The world is watching!

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Address

C/o Garstfontein Rd & Corobay Avenue, Waterkloof Glen
Pretoria
0010

Opening Hours

Monday 16:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 16:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 16:00 - 21:00
Thursday 16:00 - 21:00

Telephone

+27766851341

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