Expert Tuition in:
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate (OGKK)
Okinawan Weaponry (Matayoshi)
Kickboxing (SAKA) Other martial arts include Kobudo and Kickboxing.
Our Dojo Head, Monique started her Karate journey in 1985 at the age of 10. For the past 38 years, living the Karate life has shaped Monique into the individual she is today. Since hanging up her gloves, Monique has excelled as a referee, recently selected to be on the World Goju-Ryu Federation Referees Committee. In South Africa, she is very well known as one of the few national female KSA refere
14/08/2026
A powerful moment from last weekend’s Women’s Month Training & Motivational Workshop.
These Senseis represent more than skill. They represent leadership, mentorship, experience, resilience, and the important role women continue to play in growing karate for the next generation.
Events like this remind us why community, guidance, and strong role models matter both on and off the tatami.
This past weekend, we were proud to celebrate the strength, resilience, leadership, and achievements of women in karate at the Karate Western Cape Women’s Month Training & Motivational Workshop.
The event brought together female karate athletes, coaches, officials, mothers, family members, and women interested in karate, fitness, and healthy living for a day of training, mentorship, inspiration, and empowerment.
The programme included an energetic Karobics warm-up with Sensei Coral Jacobs, an elite training circuit led by some of the Western Cape’s most accomplished female karate practitioners, including Sensei Sandra Louw, South Africa’s only World Champion, and Sensei Marinda Roetz, as well as an inspirational programme with Sensei Mary-Ann Landers as guest of honour, together with Sensei Nellie Kleinsmidt.
This event was about more than training. It was about building confidence, encouraging leadership, strengthening mentorship, supporting women in sport, and inspiring the next generation of girls to reach their full potential both on and off the tatami.
Women play a powerful role in karate, not only as athletes, but as coaches, leaders, mentors, mothers, supporters, and role models.
We are proud to stand together in celebration of Women’s Month.
The programme was led by the Karate Western Cape President, Sensei Carol-Anne Daniels.
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11/08/2026
More than just martial arts. This is confidence, discipline, focus, strength, and self-defence built in a safe, structured environment.
At IMAA, your safety matters. Our team includes certified safeguarding officers and Basic First Aid Level 2 training, giving parents and students peace of mind while learning authentic martial arts.
All ages are welcome, whether you are starting for fitness, confidence, discipline, self-defence, or personal growth.
Your first 2 lessons are free. Come experience the dojo for yourself.
Visit www.imaa.co.za or contact 083 696 8802 to get started.
🌸🥋 Celebrating Women’s Month! 🥋🌸
Sensei Nicolette and Sensei Monique are at the Karate Western Cape Women’s Month Celebration at Scottsdene Recreational Hall today! 💛
What a fantastic morning celebrating the amazing women and girls in our karate community — enjoying the activities, connecting with fellow karateka and sharing in the spirit of Women’s Month.
It’s wonderful to see so many strong women coming together, supporting one another and celebrating the role of women in karate. 🌸🥋
Strong Women. Strong Karate. Stronger Together. 💛
Karate Western Cape
09/08/2026
Strength is not only found in the fight. It is found in confidence, discipline, courage, and the way women continue to lead, protect, inspire, and rise.
This Women’s Day, we celebrate the women of IMAA and every woman who shows up with heart, resilience, and power.
Happy Women’s Day.
🌸🥋 WE’RE LIVE! | KARATE WESTERN CAPE WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION 🥋🌸
We’re live from Scottsdene Recreational Hall, celebrating Women’s Month with the amazing women and girls of our karate community! 💛
A special day of karate, fun, empowerment and togetherness as we celebrate the strength of women in our sport and our communities.
🌸 Strong Women. Strong Karate. Stronger Together. 🌸
🥋🚗 SELF-DEFENCE AT CHERY TYGERVALLEY! 🚗🥋
We’re excited to announce an ongoing partnership between International Martial Arts Academy and Chery Tygervalley! 👊
We’ll be back every quarter with practical, hands-on self-defence sessions designed to build confidence, awareness and real-world skills.
Come down, check out the latest Chery vehicles, meet the team, and come see what International Martial Arts Academy all about!
🚗 Great cars
🥋 Practical self-defence
👊 Building confidence
🤝 Two local businesses working together
Keep an eye on our page for the next self-defence session!
Chery Tygervalley & International Martial Arts Academy
Driving confidence. Building confidence.
🥋 SELF-DEFENCE IN ACTION! 💪
Today we’re out at Chery Tygervalley sharing practical self-defence skills and empowering people with the confidence to protect themselves.
Awareness. Confidence. Action. 👊
International Martial Arts Academy 🥋 Practical skills for real-life situations.
Chery Tygervalley
05/08/2026
Our very own Sensei Nicolette is stepping into the spotlight this Women’s Day.
Join this Saturday, 8 August 2026, for an unforgettable Test Drive Weekend celebrating strength, safety, confidence, and women in full control.
Sensei Nicolette will be hosting an empowering self-defence class from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, sharing practical awareness and safety skills designed to help women feel more prepared and confident in hijacking situations.
Come through, test drive the latest Chery Super Hybrid models, stand a chance to win amazing prizes, and be part of a morning focused on empowerment, protection, and confidence.
| Monday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 21:00 |