Alberton JKA Karate

Alberton JKA Karate www.albertonjka.co.za

12/06/2026

🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – KARYN SMITH 🌟

Event organiser Karyn Smith began karate at age 29 and has gone on to become one of South Africa’s most accomplished female karate instructors.

A 6th Dan karateka, SA JKA Senior Board member, international medalist and JKA World Championship bronze medalist, Karyn now teaches karate and Self Defence for Women full-time.

🥋 6th Dan Karate
🥋 SA JKA Senior Board
🥋 JKA World Championship Medalist
🥋 Self Defence for Women Instructor

Karyn’s self-defence session is designed specifically for everyday women, with practical skills that anyone can learn.

📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*

📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html

12/06/2026

Miyamoto Musashi: The Legend Who Conquered Fate

Amidst a dark, rain-drenched forest stands a warrior whose name will be remembered throughout the ages—Miyamoto Musashi. At the age of thirteen, he won his first duel with only a wooden staff. From there began an extraordinary journey that made him one of the most renowned samurai in Japanese history. He is known for his undefeated dueling record and a legacy of strategy that is still studied to this day.

But Musashi's greatness was not just about victory. He understood that true strength comes not from the sword, but from a calm mind, unwavering discipline, and the courage to keep going when others give up.

"A true warrior does not fight to prove himself stronger than others. He fights to become better than he was yesterday."

From the battlefield to the solitude of the cave where he wrote strategies for life and battle, Musashi taught that the greatest victory is victory over oneself.

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12/06/2026

🥋 PROGRESS IS SLOW (Part 4)

One of the hardest lessons in karate is that improvement doesn’t happen overnight.

You may train for weeks and only notice tiny changes in your balance, timing, fitness, or technique.

But those tiny improvements add up.

The students who succeed are rarely the most talented. They are usually the ones who keep showing up long after others have given up.

Slow progress is still progress.

Tomorrow: The part of karate that makes even confident people nervous.

All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages

📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za

11/06/2026

🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – KATJA BRUWER 🌟

Katja Bruwer is one of South Africa’s most respected judoka and the highest-graded female judoka in the country.

With more than 40 years of experience and a 7th Dan rank, Katja has represented South Africa internationally as both competitor and coach. Her passion for judo and dedication to developing future generations have made her a leading figure in the sport.

🏆 7th Dan Judo
🏆 International Medalist
🏆 National Coach
🏆 Chairperson of West Rand Judo Association

Join Katja for an engaging session that showcases the skill, technique and philosophy of judo.

📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*

📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html

11/06/2026

🥋 Reasons People Quit Karate (Part 3)

🥋 IT’S REPETITIVE

The same punch.

The same kick.

The same stance.

Again. And again. And again.

To some people, that sounds boring. To martial artists, that’s where excellence is built.

There are no shortcuts to good technique. Precision comes from repetition. Confidence comes from repetition. Mastery comes from repetition.

Most people quit before they realise that greatness is hidden inside the basics.

Tomorrow: The frustrating truth about karate progress.

All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages

📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za

10/06/2026

🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – MONIQUE LYONS 🌟

Monique Lyons has been practising JKA karate since 1990 and currently holds the rank of 5th Dan.

A successful competitor, national coach and dojo head, Monique is passionate about helping students discover the many benefits of karate, including confidence, self-defence, discipline and resilience.

🥋 5th Dan JKA Karate
🥋 National Coach
🥋 International Representative
🥋 Dojo Head & Mentor

We are delighted to have Monique leading part of our karate programme once again.

📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*

📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html

10/06/2026

🥋 Reasons People Quit Karate (Part 2)

🥋 IT HURTS

Sore legs. Bruised arms. Tired muscles.

Many beginners arrive expecting action-movie excitement and dramatic techniques. Instead, they discover conditioning, repetition, and hard work.

Karate isn’t always comfortable.

But every bruise teaches resilience. Every sore muscle is proof that you’re becoming stronger than you were yesterday.

Pain is often the first test in karate. Not everyone passes it.

Tomorrow: Why doing the same thing over and over is actually the secret to mastery.

All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages

📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za