Hennie Bosman's School of Karate

🥋🇿🇦 **WHAT A DAY OF KYOKUSHIN!** 🇿🇦🥋

Yesterday’s Kyokushin Budokan SA Championships 2026 was an incredible day of full-contact karate!

We welcomed 190 junior competitors and 45 senior competitors, with karateka travelling from provinces across South Africa as well as Zimbabwe. The competition was tough, exciting and of the highest standard, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication within our sport.

A huge thank you to every competitor, coach, official, referee, supporter and parent who helped make the championship such a success.

To everyone who travelled from far, thank you for making the journey. We wish you all a safe journey home.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the competitors who joined us from other full-contact karate organizations. Your participation and fighting spirit helped make this a truly special national championship.

One Spirit. One Community. One Kyokushin.

OSU!🔥

3 DAYS TO GO! The countdown is ON!

🇿🇦 Kyokushin Budokan SA Championships 2026
📅 15 August | 📍 Bellville High School Gymnasium

The final preparations are underway. Train hard. Stay focused. Leave it all on the tatami!

ONE DAY. ONE CHAMPION. ONE KYOKUSHIN SPIRIT.

OSU!

*In Memory of Kaicho Hatsuo Royama*

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kaicho Hatsuo Royama, who left us in the early hours of this morning.

Kaicho Royama’s life was karate. As one of Mas Oyama’s earliest students, training at the legendary Oyama Dojo from his teenage years, he stood at the very birth of Kyokushin Karate and remained one of the few to walk that path from its beginning all the way through Sosai’s passing — and for decades beyond. He carried that lineage forward not as a custodian of the past, but as a builder of the future, founding Kyokushin-kan to keep true Budo Karate alive for generations who would never meet Sosai Oyama themselves.

I had the privilege of joining Kyokushin-kan in 2003 as one of his first branch chiefs. From that very early stage, Kaicho Royama’s influence on me — and on so many instructors around the world — was profound. His dedication was total, his zest for life infectious, and his knowledge of the martial arts seemed boundless.

His impact reached far beyond Japan. Kyokushin Karate in Africa, and across the world, bears his fingerprints — in the dojos he inspired, the instructors he shaped, and the countless karateka whose character and discipline trace back, directly or indirectly, to his teaching.

Kaicho Royama will be deeply missed by karateka everywhere. His legacy will continue in every dojo that carries forward the spirit he embodied: discipline, sincerity, and an unshakeable love for the Way.

Osu, Kaicho. Thank you for everything you gave us.

- Hennie Bosman

IMPORTANT NOTICE VENUE CHANGE

Kyokushin Budokan SA Championships 2026
Please note that the venue for the Kyokushin Budokan SA Championships has changed.

NEW VENUE: Bellville High School Gymnasium
📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
⏰ Registration and start times remain unchanged.

Please share this post with your dojo members, competitors, coaches, officials, family and supporters to ensure everyone arrives at the correct venue.

We look forward to welcoming you to an exciting day of full-contact karate.

OSU!

Successful Kyu Grading – Kyokushin Budokan Welgemoed Dojo

Congratulations to all our students who successfully completed their kyu grading this past weekend.

Your achievement is the result of dedication, perseverance, discipline, and countless hours of training. Every new belt represents not only technical progress but also personal growth, character development, and the true spirit of Kyokushin.

We are proud of each and every student who stepped onto the dojo floor and gave their best effort. A special thank you to the instructors, senior students, and families whose support makes these achievements possible.

Remember, a new belt is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of the next challenge.

Keep training. Keep learning. Keep pushing your limits.

Osu! 👊

THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN!

South Africa's toughest karateka are preparing for battle.
On 15 August 2026, the best junior and senior fighters from across the country will step onto the tatami at the Bellville High School Gymnasium, Cape Town, to compete for national honours at the:

KYOKUSHIN BUDOKAN SA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026

This is where months of hard training, discipline and determination are put to the test.

Full-Contact Kumite
Junior & Senior Divisions
Top Fighters from Across South Africa
A Day of Courage, Spirit and Respect

Whether you're competing, coaching, supporting a family member, or simply love martial arts, this is an event you won't want to miss.

📅 Saturday, 15 August 2026
📍 Bellville High School Gymnasium, Cape Town

Train hard. Stay focused. The road to the SA Championships starts now.



🥋🇿🇦 ARE YOU READY?

Our Mid-year gradings have started with the pre-primary students. For 5 consecutive Saturdays we will be grading students with 4 groups per Saturday at the Welgemoed Dojo. We are very happy with the standard and enthusiasm of our students.

Kyokushin Budokan Gashuku 2026

What a fantastic weekend of training, learning, and friendship at our annual Kyokushin Budokan Gashuku.

A sincere thank you to our visiting Japanese instructors, Sensei Toshihide and Sensei Ryo, for sharing their knowledge, experience, and spirit with all of us. Your instruction and guidance were greatly appreciated and made this year's camp a truly memorable experience.

We would also like to thank Shihan Hennie Bosman for his leadership and commitment in bringing together another successful and inspiring Gashuku.
A special highlight of the weekend was celebrating Hanshi's 70th birthday. It was a wonderful opportunity for students and instructors to honour his lifelong dedication to Kyokushin and the impact he has had on so many karateka over the years.

The camp concluded with a grading on the final day, where candidates displayed strong technique, determination, and excellent fighting spirit. Congratulations to everyone who stepped onto the floor and gave their best effort.

Thank you to all the instructors, students, families, and supporters who contributed to an unforgettable weekend. The spirit of Kyokushin was evident throughout, and we look forward to many more opportunities to train together.

Osu!

HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY

Today we celebrate an exceptional leader, mentor, and inspiration — Hanshi Hennie Bosman, Chairman of Kyokushin Budokan.

Your dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to the spirit of Kyokushin continue to inspire karateka across our organization and beyond. Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and the strength you bring to the Budokan family every day.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and continued success for years to come.

Osu!
Kyokushin Budokan