Doryoku Judo Academy

🥋 DJA & KJK Randori Class 🥋

Today DJA and KJK came together for a great Randori class in preparation for the National Schools Championships and SA Championships.

Well done to all the judoka who worked hard, stayed focused, and gave their best on the mat. These extra training opportunities help build confidence, sharpen technique, and prepare our judoka for the challenges ahead.

Thank you to everyone who made the class possible and to all the judoka for their effort and commitment.

🥋 Excellence Through Effort

🥋 Thank You, Sensei Suandri! 🥋

The Doryoku family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sensei Suandri for leading our Thursday senior classes over the past four weeks.

Her knowledge, experience, and expertise in competition preparation have added tremendous value to judoka both on and off the mat. Through her coaching, athletes have had the opportunity to learn differently, train differently, and continue growing through fresh insight and guidance.

We are incredibly grateful for the passion, energy, and support she has brought to every session. Thank you, Sensei Suandri, for investing your time into our and KJIK's judoka and helping them strive for excellence! 💙

🥋 Excellence Through Effort 🥋

🥋💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing Judo Moms!

Thank you for the love, support, and strength you give our judoka every day.

You are truly appreciated! 💙

Meet the Coach: Sensei Katja Bruwer

Sensei Katja Bruwer brings decades of experience to the mat as a 7th Dan, IJF Level 2 Coach, and qualified AJU & IJF Kata Judge.

Her judo journey includes multiple national titles and medals, international success as a competitor, and years of service as a national coach across Pre-Cadet, Cadet, Junior, Senior and Kata teams. She has also judged Kata at both African and World Championship level.

Beyond judo, Sensei Katja is also an accomplished runner and open-water swimmer, with Gauteng championship podium finishes, Central Gauteng Athletics representation, and numerous Midmar Miles completed.

With her depth of knowledge, calm authority and lifelong commitment to sport, Sensei Katja continues to play an important role in developing athletes and strengthening the judo community in South Africa.

What an amazing session! 🔥🥋

A big thank you to everyone who joined the Randori Session — the energy, effort, and fighting spirit on the mat were incredible.
Well done to all the Cadets, Juniors, and Seniors who came through to train, learn, and push each other. This is what judo is all about: growth, respect, and teamwork.

Thank you to Joburg Judo for the opportunity and to everyone who helped make the session a success.

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CONGRATULATIONS AJ SCHUTTE!

AJ Schutte has been selected to represent South Africa at the African Cadet Championships in Casablanca, Morocco, from 23–26 July 2026 in the 81kg division, pending SASCOC approval and final confirmation of participation.

Help him raise the funds needed to make this opportunity possible and stand a chance to win a Hot Air Balloon Experience!

🎟 Raffle Tickets:
1 ticket – R50
2 tickets – R90 (2 chances to win)
3 tickets – R130 (3 chances to win)

👉 Enter here:
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We would also like to sincerely thank Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris for their support and for helping AJ on this journey.

T&Cs apply.

You don’t lose in judo — you learn.