Alberton JKA Karate

FROM A PARENT✨ Please read🙏 Share if you agree!

One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do Martial Arts?" Well I have a confession to make, I don't pay for my kid's martial arts training. Personally, I couldn't care less about Martial arts....🫢

So if I am not paying for martial arts, what am I paying for⁉️

💥I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.

💥I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go their clubs but go anyway.

💥I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined.

💥I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body.

💥I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates.

💥I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that belt they'd hoped for, but still have to work hard in the grading.

💥I pay for my kids learn to make and accomplish goals.

💥I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours and hours and hours of hard work and practice to create a black belt, and that success does not happen over night.

💥I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships.

💥I pay so that my kids can be on the mats instead of in front of a screen...

I could go on but to be short, I don't pay for martial arts, I pay for the opportunities that martial arts provides my kids to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others.
From what I have seen so far I think martial arts is a great investment!🥋💯🥋

Martial arts is a way of life !!💯🥋

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📍 Bassonia JKA – Tuesdays & Thursdays
📍 Alberton JKA (Brackenhurst) – Mondays & Wednesdays

✅ Qualified instructors
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited

WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880 for more information.

🌐 www.bassoniajka.co.za
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za

Thank You for Making Beauty is a Beast 2026 So Special.

What an incredible day. Once again, Beauty is a Beast was a resounding success, and that’s thanks to every single person who played a part.

To all the amazing women who participated today, thank you for giving your all over six hours and eight sessions. Your energy, determination, and enthusiasm made the day truly inspiring.

To our phenomenal instructors, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You’re some of the finest martial arts instructors in South Africa. Giving your time and expertise completely free. Your passion for empowering women through martial arts and self-defense is deeply appreciated.

To our sponsors and donors, thank you for supporting participants who needed financial assistance, and for contributing to the excellent goodie bags. We hope everyone enjoyed the variety of thoughtful gifts!

To all the staff, volunteers, and members of Karate Syndicate who helped with setup, registration, catering, logistics, and packing away, thank you. So much hard work happens behind the scenes. You all made a difference.

And to my fellow instructors, thank you for your professionalism, teamwork and friendship. It is a privilege to work alongside such an exceptional group of women and an honour to call you friend.

To everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, instructed, sponsored, or donated, thank you. You all made this an inspiring day of learning, empowerment, friendship, and growth. Together, we continue to empower women through martial arts.

The Beauty is a Beast
We’re stronger together!

Strong stances are the foundation of every Karate technique. 🥋
Mastering Zenkutsu Dachi, Kokutsu Dachi, Kiba Dachi, Shiko Dachi, Neko Ashi Dachi, Sanchin Dachi, Hangetsu Dachi, and other fundamental stances improves balance, stability, power, and control. Build a solid base, and every block, punch, and kick becomes more effective.

Which Karate stance helped improve your technique the most?

🏕️🥋 KIDS KARATE & ADVENTURE CAMP 2026! 🥋🏕️

Date: 11–13 September 2026
Venue: Bosco Youth Centre, Daleside.
Just 20km from Johannesburg

Get ready for an unforgettable tech-free weekend in the countryside! 🌳☀️

Open to ALL children aged 5–17 — white belts and above, plus siblings, cousins and friends who don’t do karate!

💥 2 nights & 2 days of FUN
🥋 Karate, physical exercise & activities
🏃 Obstacle and gladiator courses & morning runs
🤝 Team building & teamwork challenges
📣 War cries, banners & team spirit
🥋 Team Kata creation & friendly competitions
💪 Tug of war & loads more!

Children are placed into teams with ample adult supervision, giving them the opportunity to build leadership skills, independence, confidence and teamwork — a little like a prefect/leadership camp, but with LOTS more fun!

🍽️ Great food & 6 meals included
👕 Camp T-shirt included
🏕️ Dormitory accommodation
🎾 Excellent facilities
📵 NO CELLPHONES OR TABLETS — a true tech-free weekend!

R1,600 per child — includes accommodation, meals, karate tuition, activities, facilities & T-shirt.

📅 T-shirt registration closes: 28 August
Spaces are limited, so book early! A R400 deposit secures your place, with the balance payable by the end of August.

🎉 Parents are invited to watch the final team challenges on Sunday from 1:30pm.

This is more than a karate camp — it’s a weekend of friendship, adventure, teamwork, independence and FUN! ❤️🥋

Non-karateka children are very welcome!

Get more info and register online now! ⬇️⬇️

https://karatesyndicate.co.za/kids-spring-gasshuku.html

🥋 DOJO ETIQUETTE — MORE THAN JUST RULES

A dojo is more than a place to learn kicks, punches and techniques. It is where we learn respect, discipline, self-control, humility and responsibility — values that extend far beyond the tatami.

Every dojo rule has a purpose.

🙏 Bow when entering and leaving the mat — show respect for your dojo, your Sensei, your training partners and the traditions of karate.

🤫 Listen when the instructor is teaching — be quiet, pay attention and give others the opportunity to learn.

🧘 Sit correctly — good posture reflects discipline, respect and readiness to learn.

🤝 Respect your training partners — treat everyone with courtesy, regardless of age, experience or rank. We train together and help each other improve.

👂 Listen without interrupting — when someone is speaking, give them your full attention.

🚫 Never leave the mat without permission — this ensures safety, discipline and order during training.

🥋 Support lower ranks — senior students have a responsibility to guide, encourage and set a good example for those coming through.

📋 Line up correctly by rank — the closing line-up teaches structure, humility and respect for the karate hierarchy.

🧹 Keep the dojo clean — everyone shares responsibility for caring for the place where we train.

These aren’t simply rules to follow — they are habits we develop.

The discipline learned in the dojo carries into school, work, relationships and everyday life. Karate teaches us that becoming a better martial artist also means becoming a better person.

Respect. Discipline. Honour.

🥋 Train hard. Train with respect. Leave the dojo better than you entered it.

🥋 COME AND TRAIN WITH US

Bassonia JKA
📍 7 Rooigras Avenue, Bassonia, Johannesburg South
🌐 www.bassoniajka.co.za⁠

Alberton JKA
📍 126 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za⁠

📱 WhatsApp / Enquiries: 061 071 4880

New to karate? Come and experience the difference that a disciplined, respectful dojo can make.

🥋 THANK YOU! 🥋

A huge THANK YOU to all our parents, competitors, instructors and supporters who made the Karate Syndicate Champs on Saturday such a fantastic day! 🙏

Your support, enthusiasm and commitment helped create an incredible atmosphere, and we were so impressed by the superb standard of karate on display. 👊🔥

To every competitor — well done! You stepped onto the tatami, gave it your all and represented your dojos with pride. 🏆

And to our parents — thank you for the early mornings, travelling, encouragement, cheering from the sidelines and everything you do behind the scenes. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

Now… if your kids had a brilliant time on Saturday, we have something else coming up that they are going to LOVE! 👀🥋

🌿🏕️ KIDS SPRING GASSHUKU 2026 🏕️🌿

Think karate + adventure + friends + teamwork + great food + countryside + loads of fun… and a weekend away from screens! 📵😎

👉 Keep an eye out for the Gasshuku information — you might want to book before the kids start begging! 😂🥋

https://karatesyndicate.co.za/kids-spring-gasshuku.html

Kids Spring Gasshuku This event is open to all children aged 5-17yrs, white belt and above as well as non-karateka (so siblings, cousins and friends are welcome to come along too! Date: 11-13 September 2026 ​ Cost :...

🥋 10 REASONS WHY KIDS SHOULD LEARN KARATE! 🥋

Karate is about so much more than kicks and punches. It helps children develop skills and values that benefit them inside and outside the dojo.

💪 Builds discipline
🙏 Teaches respect
🎯 Improves focus
🌟 Boosts confidence
🧘 Develops self-control
🏃 Improves fitness
🧠 Builds strong character
🛡️ Teaches self-defence
😌 Helps manage stress
🏆 Encourages goal-setting & perseverance

And the best part? They have fun while learning!

🥋 Two great dojos. One great martial arts journey.

📍 Alberton JKA
📍 Bassonia JKA

✨ FREE TRIAL CLASSES AVAILABLE ✨
Come and see what karate can do for your child!

📲 WhatsApp: 061 071 4880

🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za
🌐 www.bassoniajka.co.za

Ladies, it’s NOT too late to book! 🥋💪

Beauty Is a Beast is happening 15 August — and if you’ve been thinking “I wish I had booked…”, this is your sign! ❤️

A full day designed for women who want to learn, challenge themselves, build confidence and have FUN alongside other women who share the same warrior spirit.

🥋 Karate
🥊 Kickboxing
🥋 Judo
🥋 BJJ
👊 Krav Maga

Plus Zumba and Yoga. 7 great sessions!

Whether you’re experienced in martial arts or simply want to push yourself outside your comfort zone, come and be part of it.

In addition to 7 great sessions, morning and afternoon tea as well as lunch - you also get a great Goodie Bag with some super gifts.

📅 Saturday 15 August 2026
⏰ 08:30–16:30
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 per person

Final closing date: 13 August.

Book online NOW!

https://bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html

Don’t sit on the sidelines watching everyone else have the experience. Come and unleash your inner Beast! 🔥💙