KARATE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
About Kazoku KARATE.
Kazoku - means "Family"
Bushido – Kazoku Karate Dojos, founded in 2015, is an authentic Japanese-affiliated (KWF Japan and South Africa Members) Shotokan karate dojo. Our emphasis is the practice and preservation of authentic karate techniques, traditions, original values and ethos while continuously evolving by fostering the development of correct, scientific and safe modern exercise technology. We believe that a true karate-ka (practitioner of karate) is a holistic being and aims to maximize the physical, cognitive, emotional, value-system and life skills of our members.
Our Dojo’s are run by Instructors Lars Niehaus (5th Dan), Alex Sacarolha (4th Dan), Jose (Jo) Da Fonseca (3rd Dan) and Olivia Bamford (3rd Dan).
We have a number of conveniently located dojos (schools) in the northern parts of Johannesburg, including our main dojo – at the 1st Rivertrail Scout Hall, 44 The River Road, Bryanston, South Africa.
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Bushido karate is for everyone! Karate itself is a martial art that can benefit people of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds. We cater to people looking to improve their physical fitness, learn self-defence, boost their confidence, or to develop discipline.
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Our dojos have classes specifically designed for children from as young as 4 years old, teens, adults, and even seniors, making it a versatile choice for individuals and families alike.
It is never too late to start the wonderful art of karate! Come and join us!
Classes:
Bryanston – Monday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Fourways – Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings
Sunninghill – coming soon in 2025
Instructors
Team work is dream work
Lars Niehaus 5th Dan
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Alex Sacarolha 4th Dan
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Jo Da Fonseca 3rd Dan
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Olivia Bamford 3rd Dan
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WHAT ARE YOU GETTING
Experienced INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors have each been training and subsequently instructing Shotokan karate for over 3 decades.
WHOLE BODY workouts
Learning and training Karate is a complete workout, not only for the body, but the mind as well!
PERSONALISED ATTENTION
Our instructor-to-student ratio means that you will receive individualised training within the class, whilst enjoying the social group dynamics of the members.
SEMINARS & TOURNAMENTS
We organise and attend regular expert-led seminars and our members compete at competitions throughout the year, on a local, regional, national as well as international levels.