Kenwyn Martial Arts Centre

26/09/2026

🥋 Congratulations to Our Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan Kyu Grades!

A heartfelt congratulations to all our Kyu grade candidates who successfully passed their Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan grading this morning.

Congratulations to:

🥋 Dirk Ackerman Sensei
🥋 Brian Eksteen Sensei
🥋 Scott Faurholm Sempai
🥋 Bhavir Kooverjie Sempai
🥋 Brendan Alexander Sempai
🥋 Umar Mather San
🥋 Alayna Mather San

Assisted by Miles Patrick Sensei.

Your achievement reflects your commitment, discipline, perseverance and continued training.

Kobudo is a lifelong journey of learning, refining technique and developing character. Keep training, keep learning and continue moving forward on the path.

Renshu ichiban – Training is number one.

Domo arigato gozaimasu.
🥋 Ryukyu Kobudo Shimbukan

07/09/2026

🎉 Happy 80th Birthday, Hanshi Yoshio Kuba! 🎂🥋

With deepest respect and gratitude, the Kenpoukai family and students around the world wish you a very Happy 80th Birthday! 🌍❤️

Your lifelong dedication, wisdom, and love for Karate continue to inspire generations. Thank you for being a true teacher, mentor, and inspiration to us all.

Wishing you good health, happiness, strength, and many more years of inspiring the Karate family. 🙏

Happy Birthday, Hanshi!
🥋 Osu!

09/08/2026

🥋 SHODAN PRE-GRADING PREPARATION | JUNSHIBU DOJO

Today our Shodan candidates continued their intensive preparation at the Junshibu Dojo.

The road to Shodan is not about simply learning more techniques or wearing a black belt. It is about proving through consistent training, discipline, perseverance, humility and character that one is ready to accept the responsibility that comes with the rank.

As practitioners of OkinawanRyukyu Kobudo, we have a responsibility to respect, preserve and carry forward the traditions passed down through our Okinawan martial arts lineage.

Shodan is not the end of the journey — it is the beginning of a deeper understanding of Budo.

Train with purpose.
Train with humility.
Respect the tradition..
Earn your rank through your actions.

The standard is high. The journey is yours.

頑張ってください！
Ganbatte kudasai, Shodan candidates. 🥋

Preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Okinawan people through Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo

09/08/2026

🥋🏆 PROUD OF OUR KMAC STUDENTS! 🏆🥋

Congratulations to all our medal winners and participants who represented their high schools and primary schools at the School Sports Karate & Kobudo League, hosted by Gichin Karate.

Your dedication, courage and sportsmanship made us proud! 👏

🥇🥈🥉 Well done to all our medal winners!
💪 Well done to every participant!

Keep training. Keep improving. Keep representing! 🥋🔥

19/07/2026

🥋 Congratulations to all our medal winners and every competitor who participated in our Karate & Kobudo Tournament! Every athlete displayed courage, discipline, determination, and outstanding sportsmanship.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated referees, judges, table officials, team managers, and coaches for your professionalism and hard work. Your commitment ensured a well-organised and successful event.

It was wonderful to welcome 11 karate schools from Tulbagh, Ceres, Franschhoek, and the Northern and Southern Suburbs, representing the Goju-Ryu, Shotokan, and Sh*to-Ryu styles. Together, we celebrated the true spirit of martial arts through friendship, respect, and healthy competition.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this tournament a memorable success. We look forward to seeing you all again next year! 🥋

19/07/2026

Kenwyn Martial Arts invitational karate and Kobudo tournament Opening ceremony

17/07/2026