Kaizen Karate
A process of continuous improvement
Training is led by a 4th Dan Shotokan Sensei. Excellent training for body and mind. Sensei Wessel’s experience stretches over twenty years. He trained with Sensei Pretorius, the late Sensei Pokroy, Sensei Els, and most of all with Hanshi Koos Burger. His present interest includes Sensei Kase techniques as well as training people over the age of 35.
The focus is on karate practitioners who want something different (or more), while remaining rooted in traditional karate. Material from Kase Ha techniques and cardio and other exercises practised in Okinawa karate are included. The ideal age group is those over 30. This is not a sports or competition karate club — simply people training together and exploring the martial art. Standard protocol and dress code of the karate tradition are observed.
Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate, and specifically Shotokan Kase Ha (karate according to Sensei Taiji Kase). Also included are the series of Taikyoku katas as well as variant(s) of Ten No Kata. The standard basics, kata, sparring and application of kata still form the core modules for advancement to higher belt levels.
The difference in this club is that it is not training for competition karate. We simply train people in the martial art of karate.
Private or Online Zoom Classes
Private karate classes are offered at your premises (inside Silver Lakes Golf Estate only) or as online Zoom classes. Classes are once a week, paid monthly. Because private classes are more intense, the student advances much faster. With a small addition the student can also train with the larger group, especially when preparing to grade.
Highly recommended for a family setting of two or more people. Zoom classes must be pre-booked each month by mutual arrangement of time.
Cardio Karate
Are you interested in training mobility, muscle memory, flexibility and strength, bone density, joints and balance, breathing exercises and a sense of space and coordination? Then this path is for you.
Traditional karate methods are still used, but a cardio path is now fully incorporated. This especially helps people over 40, 50, 60 and older to enjoy the art of karate while training the body in a holistic way. There is no rushed exercise regimen — rather a skilled circuit that includes karate. People who have already trained in these exercises have benefited greatly.
Self-Defence
Throughout the training there is work on self-defence techniques, in two ways: the application (bunkai) of kata, and specifically grips and locks. Endless repetition of a series of techniques until they become part of muscle memory and are easy to use. Practical one-on-one practice is done in a controlled manner.
Kaizen — Aim to always improve.
Small changes lead to lasting breakthroughs.
Even so, you have to rock up for class and practice.