WSKF World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation - Langebaan

22/08/2026

BLACK BELT TRAINING – LANGEBAAN KARATE CENTRE

Today we were truly privileged to welcome Michael Dukas Shihan, together with his lovely wife Marion, all the way from Cape Town for a wonderful day of Black Belt training.

Once again, Michael Dukas Shihan trained us with love, patience and passion. We always learn so much from him and are incredibly lucky to have him guiding us and helping us become better karateka.

A HUGE thank you to Jan Marx Sensei and his wife, Elsabé, for giving us this wonderful opportunity to train with Michael Dukas Shihan. We truly appreciate you both.

And a heartfelt thank you to Michael Dukas Shihan and Marion for travelling all the way from Cape Town, spending the day with us and sharing your knowledge, experience and passion for karate.

Thank you to all the karateka who trained today.

Remember:

You practised it once with Shihan Mike — now you have 999 more times to practise!

When you make coffee… stretch!

First prepare, then execute.

Basics are super important.

And most importantly:

KARATE FIXES EVERYTHING!

Osu!

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22/08/2026

09/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Sensei Jan!

May God bless you abundantly with strength, wisdom, good health and joy in the year ahead.

Thank you for the discipline, respect and perseverance you teach both on and off the karate floor. Your dedication inspires so many.

Osu and blessings on your special day!

18/01/2026

17/01/2026

On Saturday, 17 January 2026, we had the privilege of hosting our first Black Belt training session of the year with Shihan Michael Dukas.

It was an honour to begin the year with such a high-level and meaningful training opportunity.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Piketberg Dojo for joining us and for travelling such a considerable distance to train together.

The training was insightful and challenging, and it has prepared us well for the journey that lies ahead in 2026.

Our heartfelt thanks go to Sensei Jan Marx and Elsabé for making this training possible.

Let us work together to make 2026 a successful and impactful year for karate.

Train hard, remain focused, strive for excellence, and never give up.

31/10/2025

🌏 The World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation W.S.K.F. – Spotlight on Sensei Michael Dukas (8th Dan, South Africa)

A respected Shihankai member and Chief Instructor of World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation - South Africa, Sensei Michael Frank Dukas has dedicated more than five decades to the art of karate-dō.
Beginning his training in 1969, he graded to 8th Dan in Tokyo on 16 August 2017, under the guidance of Kasuya Shihan.

As a lifelong practitioner and teacher, Sensei Dukas continues to uphold the pure spirit of traditional Shotokan — focusing on strong technique, disciplined character, and the unbreakable bond between instructor and student.

His favourite saying, “Karate Fixes Everything,” reflects a lifetime of experience in how training shapes not only skill, but spirit.

👉 Learn more: wskf.co.za

👉 Global WSKF site: world-shotokan.com

31/10/2025

🥋 Congratulations to Our Karateka! 🥋

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our dedicated students who recently graded at our Langebaan Dojo on 18 October:

🥋 Keith Thompson – Shodan (1st Dan)
🥋 Lehan Brand – Shodan (1st Dan)
🥋 Lynn Reid – Nidan (2nd Dan)
🥋 Johanné Brand – Sandan (3rd Dan)

Your hard work, discipline, and perseverance have paid off — a true reflection of the spirit of karate.

On 28 October, our two new Shodans received their special black belts from Japan, presented by Mike Dukas Shihan in a traditional Japanese ceremony — a moment of great honour and tradition.

Oss! 👊🇯🇵🥋

27/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our new Junior Black Belts!

We are incredibly proud of your dedication, discipline, and perseverance. Your hard work has paid off — well done! 🥋