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February 1999
27 February 1999: Rape Defence for Women Seminar (Sidmouth Avenue, Oranjezicht, Cape Town)
Course Instructor : Sanette Smit, 6th Dan Karate. Time: 1pm - 5:30pm. Cost: R100,00 per person. This workshop is for women only as and deals with the aspects of rape and women share their experiences with the group. People can contact Sanette Smit for further information or bookings. Tel/fax: (021) 948-6465. Sanette is one of two of the most senior female karateka in this country. A long standing exponent of the art, she currently heads the Women's Forum
Division with KASA. She was also Sports person of the year for 1998.
March 1999
6 March 1999: Knife fighting seminar (Wits University)
This will run from 9am. It is being run by Master Eddie Jacobsen 5th Dan Tang Soo Do, 2nd Dan Kobojitsu. R100 per person. For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
20 March 1999: North-Gauteng Open TKD championships (Voortrekker Hoogte, Pretoria)
For more details contact Reynard Blom at REYNARD@pepstores.com.
21&22 March 1999: All styles advanced seminar (Cape Town)
The seminar is retricted to the most senior grades of each group. Part of the training will focus on Goju Ryu basics and moving (two sessions), Ashihara Karate basics and principles, Kyokushin and TaeKwonDo as well as a session on the Bo and one on Filipino stick fighting. Included over the weekend will be a referee course. Styles or dojos currently attending will include: S.A. Gorei - Harry Pieterkosky; Karate Confederation - Joe van Rensburg, Dave Morley; Kyokushin - Joshua Jacobs; Ashihara - Hoosain Narker; TaeKwondo - Mika-eel Taylor, Deon Valentyn, Ricardo Fourie; Kenpo - Abe Abrahams, Ferdi Ooosthuizen; Rylands dojo - Krishna Naidoo. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
26-28 March 1999: Basic Healing Tao Course (Cape Town)
This course will be taught by Christo & Brenda Trautmann, who are qualified to teach Mantak Chia's Healing Tao system. This is the basic course, starting on Friday night, then the whole of Saturday and Sunday. Course will include the Inner Smile, Healing Sounds, Microcosmic orbit, Healing Love and Iron Shirt. For more details contact them on lifeforce2000@bigfoot.com.
28 March 1999: Knife tactics workshop (Johannesburg)
This is geared towards people who have little experiance with edged weapons, and is based apon the Phillipino styles of fighting. The cost will be R60 and this includes light refreshments. For more details contact Dean Jones on (011)786-1022 or at wuchi@icon.co.za.
28 March 1999: International Tai Chi Society Seminar (Durban)
Commences at 16h30 - 19h30. Cost is R70 per person. Venue: Main Hall, Temple David; 369 Ridge Road, Berea, Durban. All beginners and current Tai Chi practitioners welcome. The seminar will be conducted by world renowed Tai Chi Master Eddie Jardine and assisted by one of his instructors & senior students,
Morne Swanepoel. For more details contact Morne on (011) 943-2654 or 082 4546-021, or at msbudo@global.co.za.
31 March 1999: Okinawan Goju Ryu seminar - open day (Van der Stel Hall of the University of Stellenbosch)
A session starting at 2.00pm on that day will be given by Higaonna Sensei to people of all styles.
April 1999
9 April 1999: Western Cape Provincial Tournament (Athlone, Cape)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
10 April 1999: World T'ai Chi Day
World T'ai Chi Day will be held on the Saturday immediately following the United Nation's World Health Day, and will entail T'ai Chi groups around the world gathering at 10 am (each city's local time) to exhibit T'ai Chi to the world in mass gatherings in public parks or the lawns of public buildings, so as to be visible to the community and media. For more details visit http://www.taichismart.com. (In Johannesburg on WTCD there will be a T'ai Chi Gathering at the Botanical Gardens in Ruimsig/Roodepoort at about 9:15, where people can come and practice, or just watch. For further info, please contact Colin Pretorius).
10 April 1999: Yang-style T'ai Chi seminar by Dr Yang Jwing-Ming (Pretoria)
This six hour seminar will be given by Dr Yang, visiting from the US, who is the founder of the YMAA. Attendance costs R300 for non-members of the YMAA. Few places are left, so please book early. For more information contact Corlius Birkill at ymaa@smartnet.co.za, or on 082 557-4722, or by fax on 012 362-5568.
10 April 1999: Shaolin Africa Cup (Wits Old Mutual Sports Hall, Johannesburg)
Over 200 students from the various Shaolin Martial Art Centres
will be competeing in sparring, forms (weapon and sparring), choreographed sparring sets etc. Spectator tickets are R50.00.
11 April 1999: Chin-na seminar by Dr Yang Jwing-Ming (Pretoria)
Chin-na is the art of joint-locks. Dr Yang has written a few well-known books on the topic, and this is an excellent opportunity to train under Dr Yang himself. This will be a six hour seminar, costing R300 for non-members of the YMAA. Few places are left, so please book early. For more information contact Corlius Birkill at ymaa@smartnet.co.za, or on 082 557-4722, or by fax on 012 362-5568.
17 April 1999: SA National Championships - Tang Soo Do (Andre Roussouw Hall, Randfontein)
For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
17 April 1999: Seminar with Shihan Watanabe 8th Dan from Australia (Eikestad Junior School, Stellenbosch)
Shihan Kensho Watanabe is a leading figure in modern day karate and has trained with many top Instructors of Japanese origin. Sensei Neil van Zyl's organisation in the Strand is the host. Times are 9-10am: white to green belt; 10-11 am: Blue to Black belts; 11-12 pm: All senior students and instructors. Cost R20. Tel. 021 - 962914 for more info.
17 April 1999: All Styles Clicker Championships (Athlone Technical College, Cape Town)
Students will be competing in either Kata (forms) or Kumite
(sparring). For Kumite both the semi-contact continuous sparring using clickers and the knock down rules will apply. It start at 8.30am. Spectator tickets will be available at the door and costs
Adults - R10,00 and Children -R5,00. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
17-18 April 1999: Romolo Barros: Grappling Seminar (UCT Hall 3, Cape Town)
Romolo is one of Rickson Gracie's top students. Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning. R400 for 8 hours of tuition. Numbers will be limited so it is essential to book a place. For more details contact Ludwig Strydom on (021) 559-3333 or at ludwig.strydom@usa.net.
24 April 1999: First Annual Chi Sau (push hands) Competition (Johannesburg)
All Wing Chun practitioners are invited to join. The event is being held under the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Ving Tsun Athletic Association. For more details contact Dean Jones on (011)786-1022 or 082 895-2721.
May 1999
30 May 1999: Self defence seminar (Hall 29, Wits University)
This three hour seminar will be hosted by several Tang Soo Do black belts. It is open to men and women, and is great for people wanting to learn the simplest and most effective techniques for looking after themselves. Useful as both an introduction and a refresher. For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
June 1999
12 June 1999: 3rd Western Cape Open Taekwondo Championships (Table View Health & Raquet Club)
This will run from 9am. Competitors from all over the country will be there as it is part of the trials for the SA team to take part in the COSATO All African Games in Zimbabwe.For more details contact Reynard Blom at REYNARD@pepstores.com.
16 June 1999: ITF Tournament (Wits University)
It is being run by the International ITF Federation.
26 June 1999: Swaziland Championships (Mbabane)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
26 June 1999: Kobudo seminar with Eddie Jardine (Gardens, Cape Town)
This seminar features Bo, Sai, Tonfa, etc. It is from 1.30pm to 5.30pm and the seminar fee is R90. The course is hosted by Tony Mulligan who may be contacted at (021) 588-632.
July 1999
10 July 1999: Tang Soo Do Tournament (Nelspruit)
For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
24 July 1999: Eastern Cape Provincial Championships (Uitenhage)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
24 July 1999: Development Championships (Athlone Technical College)
This event begins at 8.30am, and is for those that have never won a
medal at an All Styles Provincial event. Divisions will be held for both Kumite and Kata and it is restricted to those up until the age of 18. The cut off time for entries will be Friday at 10.00am. This championships has received a lavish Grant from the City of Cape Town Sports Development Fund. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
31 July & 1 August 1999: Weapons, Grappling & Karate Seminar (Milnerton, Cape Town)
The content will be weapons (bo, tonfa and filipino sticks), grappling, Goju Karate and Ashihara Karate taught by Shihan Harry Pieterkosky (7th Dan), Hoosain Narker and Erik Petermann. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
August 1999
1 August 1999: Weapons, Grappling & Karate Seminar (Milnerton, Cape Town)
See "31 July and 1 August" entry above.
7 August 1999: SA Goju Kai Championships (DF Malan Sports Centre, Stellenbosch)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
7-8 August 1999: Ki Seminar by Master Kenjiro Yoshigasaki, 8th Dan (Milnerton, Cape Town)
This seminar consists of two 3-hour sessions per day, and costs R200. It is organised by Allen Fourie who can be contacted at (021) 551-5311 (H) or (021) 522-721 (W). Ki Aikido is the group developed by Koichi Tohei (Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido) that is devoted to the teaching of the principles of Ki - that includes Ki development exercises for the unification of mind and body and aikido techniques.
9-13 August 1999: Ki Aikido Seminar by Master Kenjiro Yoshigasaki, 8th Dan (Milnerton, Cape Town)
This seminar consists of two 3-hour sessions per day, and costs R250. It is organised by Allen Fourie who can be contacted at (021) 551-5311 (H) or (021) 522-721 (W). Ki Aikido is the group developed by Koichi Tohei (Shin Shin Toitsu Aikido) that is devoted to the teaching of the principles of Ki - that includes Ki development exercises for the unification of mind and body and aikido techniques.
11 August 1999: New Zealand vs South Africa Karate (Athlone Technical College Hall)
The competition begins at 7pm. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
14 August 1999: Tang Soo Do Tournament (Nylstroom)
For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
14 August 1999: Professor Sotis: Blade and Stick Fighting (Snipers Academy, Pretoria)
9:30 to 12:30: Introduction to blade fighting
13:30 to 17:00: Blade fighting tactics.
For more details contact Nick van Rensburg at 082 579-5573 or (012) 44-7626 or Ian van Rensburg at 082 685-2503. Use "Sabaki" as your reference when booking.
15 August 1999: Professor Sotis: Blade and Stick Fighting (Snipers Academy, Pretoria)
10:00 to 13:30: Introduction to Stick Fighting.
For more details contact Nick van Rensburg at 082 579-5573 or (012) 44-7626 or Ian van Rensburg at 082 685-2503. Use "Sabaki" as your reference when booking.
17&18 August 1999: Dynamic Training Seminar (JCE, Johannesburg)
This four-part seminar is open to all styles and costs a mere R150.
09h00-11h00 (17th): Dynamic Kicking Techniques with Neil Franks, 4th Dan ITF, SA Chief Instructor. Improve all your basic kicks and some more advanced ones as well !
11h30-13h30 (17th): Sparring Drills and Techniques with 3rd Dan ITF instructor Daniel Lazarus. SA ITF National Team Member. Drills to improve speed and reaction time. Movement and skills to improve
the way you spar.
15h00 - 17h00 (17th): Self Defence with Gregory Hart 3rd Dan Tang Soo Do instructor Gregory Hart, SA Korean Martial Arts National Team.
Practical training in escape from grasps and various grabs. Self defence strikes, body weak points, immobilising an attacker, escaping
from being grabbed.
09h00-11h00 (18th): Weapons Training in Sai, Tonfa and knife.
For more details contact Neil on 082 254-6030, Lisa on 082 570-9095 or Gregory at gregh@acenet.co.za.
22 August 1999: Professor Sotis: Blade and Stick Fighting (Durban)
The seminar will cover an Introduction to blade fighting, as well as blade fighting tactics. Professor Sotis is an instructor under Dan Innosanto. Certificates will be handed out after seminar completed. For more details contact Johan Koch at koch@ghs.kzn.school.za or on (031) 209-2670. Use "Sabaki" as your reference when booking.
28 August 1999: 10th Invitational (International) Championships & Sabaki Challenge '99 (UCT Sports Centre, Cape Town)
This tournament is open to all styles of martial art, and will be run on the clicker system of semi-contact karate and there will be several kata and kumite divisions for male and female competitors. The divisions will be as per weight/age format. For senior
contestants there will be three semi- and full contact divisions: under 65kg, between 65 - 75kg and over 75kg. The Full contact division is our Sabaki Challenge which we have incorporated with the invitationals. Extensive media coverage is expected. (Associated with this, there will be a Referee and Instructor Seminar on 27 August.) Entrants are still being accepted. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
28 August 1999: Professor Sotis: Blade and Stick Fighting (Cape Town)
Hosted by AMOK! South Africa.
9:00-12:00 - Introduction to Stick Fighting
13:00-16:00 - Introduction to Blade Fighting
For more details contact Mark Human at 082 559-8319. Use "Sabaki" as your reference when booking.
29 August 1999: Professor Sotis: Blade and Stick Fighting (Cape Town)
Hosted by AMOK! South Africa.
9:00-12:00 - Blade Fighting Tactics
13:00-16:00 – Blade and Stick Fighting Combination
For more details contact Mark Human at 082 559-8319. Use "Sabaki" as your reference when booking.
September 1999
9-11 September 1999: WTF Taekwondo: Regional Qualifaction Tournaments for Olympic Games - Africa
10 September 1999: WTF Taekwondo: 7th All Africa Games (Johannesburg)
16-30 September 1999: Judo African Games (Johannesburg)
17-18 September 1999: Sports Ju Jitsu National Championships (Kempton Park Sports Centre)
For more details contact Steven Yates at stix@pixie.co.za.
18 September 1999: FREE! Rape and Abuse Seminar (Athlone Technical College, Hewat Campus in Kromboom Ave)
The seminar is organised by Ashihara Karate and will be presented by the Rape Crisis Centre. With Rape and Abuse on the ever increase, this seminar will provide handy tips and information on how to deal with such issues and what to do should one be in such situations. A brief demonstration of self defence with specific emphasis on Rape Prevention will be done at the end of the session which starts at 3.00pm.
Anyone over the age of 14 may attend and it is totally free to all. Should you be interested in attending, please call me at 7011701 to reserve your place. For more details or to reserve your place contact Hoosain Narker on (021) 701-1701 or at ashihara@iafrica.com.
19 September 1999: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Florida/Little Falls, Johannesburg)
JKD, the fighting art of the legendary Bruce Lee is becoming very popular in South Africa due to its concepts of being fuctional & effective in all the ranges of combat. All these ranges will be covered at this seminar, as will many various styles/systems i.e Muay Thai Boxing, Savate (french Kickboxing), Western Boxing, Wing Chun, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kali/Escrima and much more. This seminar is open to anyone interested. Please book as places are limited. For more details contact Morne Swanepoel at msbudo@global.co.za, or call 082 4546-021.
24-25 September 1999: Sai & Tonfa Training course (Johannesburg)
This will run from 9am. It is being run by Master Eddie Jacobsen 5th Dan Tang Soo Do, 2nd Dan Kobojitsu. For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
25 September 1999: Eastern Cape Ashihara Karate Regional Championships (Kwa-Nobuhle Township, Uitenhage)
This is being organised by Michael Jibiliza. For more details contact Hoosain Narker on (021) 701-1701 or at ashihara@iafrica.com.
September 1999: Karate African Games
October 1999
10 October 1999: Pankration Tournament (Wits Universtity Great Hall)
Pankration is a style taking the world by storm, and is making a bid to compete in the 2004 Olympics in Greece. It is a blend of judo and karate, allowing for kicking, punching, throwing and grappling on the ground. It is therefor all inclusive and allows anyone from any discipline to enter. This is *not* a "no holds barred free for all" but is governed by a stringent and non-biased rule system , favouring neither the grappler nor the striker. There will be a rules seminar prior to the event. However the organisers require judges, and would like to know if anyone can help. For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za.
16 October 1999: Filipino Eskrima (All of GM Pasa's seminars have been cancelled)
This is one of several seminars to be offered by Grandmaster Abner G. Pasa from the Phillipines, in this visit to South Africa. He was also responsible for the implementation of Eskrima as a subject into the curricula of schools and technical colleges in the Phillipines. For more details contact André du Preez at adup1@yebo.co.za, or on (011) 762-6417.
16 October 1999: Kendo Trials & Open Kendo Championship (Johannesburg)
For more details contact Buster Sefor at sefor@icon.co.za.
17 October 1999: Tai Chi Seminar (Little Falls, Johannesburg)
Morné Swanepoel, Chief Instructor for the World Taiji Boxing Association for South Africa, under his teacher's guidance Sifu Erle Montaigue, will be giving a beginner Tai Chi seminar at the Martial Arts For Africa branch in the Little Falls/Florida area. All
welcome. No previous experience required. For more details contact Morne Swanepoel on (011) 943-2654 or at msbudo@global.co.za.
17 October 1999: Ryuku Budo Seminar (Little Falls, Johannesburg)
Morné Swanepoel, Chief instructor for the International RyuKyu Karate
Research Society for South Africa, under his teacher's guidance Kyoshi
Patrick McCarthy, will be giving a Karate/Kobudo/Aiki-jitsu seminar at the Martial Arts for Africa branch in the Little Falls/Florida area. All Welcome. Please bring bo/kon/6ft staff and nunchakus along. For more details contact Morne Swanepoel on (011) 943-2654 or at msbudo@global.co.za.
November 1999
26-28 November 1999: T'ai Chi workshop with Chungliang Al Huang (Johannesburg)
This workshop will be from 6-9pm on Friday, and 9am-4pm on Saturday & Sunday. R650 for entire workshop or R200 for Friday evening. Venue: Rudolph Steiner Centre 235 Bryanston Drive. Enquiries and booking:
Lali & Ray (011) 786 5410 (ray.sher@pixie.co.za) or Paul & Stephne (011) 486 0279 (vildev@iafrica.com). (There will also be a Cape Town workshop. For details contact Angela at Odyssey on (021) 797-8982. ).
27 November 1999: Korean Martial Arts Selection Championships (Randfontein)
For more details contact Gregory Hart at gregh@acenet.co.za.
December 1999
4 December 1999: Zimbabwean Sabaki Challenge (Harare)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
January 2000
3-9 January 2000: T'ai Chi Workshop (Wagendrift Dam, Estcourt)
The T'ai Chi Institute of Health will be holding a workshop, concentrating in great detail on Section One of the traditional Yang long form, incorporating the moves, the applications, and philosophy with emphasis on the basic principles of T'ai Chi. No previous experience is required.
Basic accommodation (males and females in separate dormitories, basic
ablutions and beds with no linen) is provided at the Wagendrift Youth
Centre, as well as all meals (vegetarian) with the idea of starting the new year off on a an invigorating to path to improved discipline and health (no cigarettes, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, cakes or alcohol allowed). A practical and spiritual experience not to be missed. Will also include Chi Kung, meditation and some free time to enjoy the surrounding area.
Course options include full week and week-end-only participation, as well as residential and non-residential attendance. To reserve a place, or for more details contact Shaz on or 083 653-9995 at wushin@mweb.co.za.
February 2000
18-20 February 2000: Seminar with Kyoshi Patrick McCarthy (Klipriviersberg Rec, Kibler Park, Johannesburg)
The seminar will cover Kobudo (Bo & Sai),Kihon, Kumite, Bunkai & Kata, history & philosophy, pressure points & tegumi drills etc. Certification will handed out after completion of seminar. Martial artists from all over Africa are expected. (People wanting to host in other cities should contact the organiser.) Early bookings are essential to get a place. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or visit his web page at http://home.global.co.za/~msbudo.
March 2000
18-19 March 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar with Sifu Burton Richardson (Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Kibler Park)
You can See Sifu every month in the Inside Kung Fu magazine for his regular articles. Seminar content will include Muay Thai boxing, Savate (French Kickboxing), Western kickboxing, Jun Fan
Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kali stick & Knife fighting & Wing Chun to name a few. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or visit his web page at http://home.global.co.za/~msbudo.
25 March 2000: Koryu Uchinadi Seminar (Rustenburg)
This seminar will cover Traditional aspects
of Karate & Kobudo and concentrate on it's application orientated nature. Instruction will be given in Karate, Aiki-Jitsu & Kobudo. Contact Tilla or Martial Arts for Africa, or call Morne on 082 4546-021.
25 March - 15 April 2000: Healing Tao: Chi Kung Seminar (Johannesburg)
This is a foundation course based on the teachings of Master Mantak Chia (The Healing Tao). This course runs on four consecutive Saturdays from 9am - 11am.
We will cover the basic foundations of chi kung, learning to feel, enhance and direct the energy through the body and meridians. Techniques include the Inner Smile, the Six Healing sounds, the Microcosmic
Orbit and Iron Shirt Chi Gung.
COST: R450-00
For more info contact Dean or Cathy on (011) 786-1022 or 082-486-0536.
26 March 2000: Jeet Kune Do seminar (Rustenburg)
Study the fighting art of the Legendary
Bruce Lee. All ranges of combat will be covered and instruction will be received in Jun Fan Kickboxing, Muay Thai, savate, Western Boxing, Jun Fan Wing Chun Kung Fu, Brazilian Jujutsu, Filipino Kali etc. Contact Tilla or Martial Arts for Africa.
April 2000
8 April 2000: World T'ai Chi Day (several venues: see below)
Starting at 10am, this is a follow-up to the United Nations World Health Day, and involves Tai Chi communities around the world. Anybody interested can have the opportunity to go and experience Tai Chi Chuan. It is a non-profit event to educate the public in general and the local community in particular, about the health benefits of Tai Chi.
[1] Witwatersrand Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort: Contact André du Preez at adup1@yebo.co.za.
[2] Roodepoort: Contact Colin Pretorius, or call 082 445-2667.
[3] Whylie Park, Pietermaritzburg: Contact Tony Browne at the CDC Gym (Clough St.) for more information.
[4] Kibler Park, Johannesburg: Contact Morne Swanepoel at msbudo@global.co.za, or on (011) 943-2654.
[5] Leslie Building UCT, Cape Town: Contact Leslie James Reed at itswasa@mweb.co.za, or on 082 772-2122.
13-14 April 2000: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Yang Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu (Hatfield, Pretoria)
This seminar is over two days, from 6pm to 9pm each day. Each 6 hour seminar costs R350. Any two would cost R650. If you do all three its R900. If there are any of you who might still be interested - please respond quickly as we have little space left. For more details about Dr Yang, visit his website, and to find out more about the seminars, e-mail Corlius Birkill.
15 April 2000: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Yang Style Tai Chi (Hatfield, Pretoria)
The seminar is from 9am to 5pm. Each 6 hour seminar costs R350. Any two would cost R650. If you do all
three its R900. If there are any of you who might still be interested - please respond quickly as we have little space left. For more details about Dr Yang, visit his website, and to find out more about the seminars, e-mail Corlius Birkill.
16 April 2000: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Chin Na ("joint locking")(Hatfield, Pretoria)
The seminar is from 9am to 5pm. Each 6 hour seminar costs R350. Any two would cost R650. If you do all
three its R900. If there are any of you who might still be interested - please respond quickly as we have little space left. For more details about Dr Yang, visit his website, and to find out more about the seminars, e-mail Corlius Birkill.
May 2000
6-7 May 2000: Jeet Kune Do seminar (Cape Town)
Attend a high performance Jeet Kune Do Seminar for the fist time in Cape Town. Study the fighting art of the Legendary Bruce Lee. All ranges of combat will be covered and instruction will be received in Jun Fan Kickboxing, Muay Thai, savate, Western Boxing, Jun Fan Wing Chun Kung Fu, Brazilian Jujutsu, Filipino Kali etc. Contact Chris Bester, Nigel Robert or Martial Arts for Africa.
7 May 2000: Grappling tournament
For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za.
28 May 2000: Ju Jitsu Tournament
This is not a formal event. There will be one round of 10 minutes per fight. There will be no striking, simply take-downs and groundwork. Entrance is free for spectators so you have no excuses. For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za, or on 083 775-0007.
June 2000
2 June 2000: Kendo Workshop (Japanese School, Emmarentia, Johannesburg)
This workshop is an ideal opportunity for beginners who want to discover this traditional martial art. For more info, mail Buster Sefor.
3 June 2000: Chinese Martial Arts get-together - hosted by the South African Wushu/Kung Fu Federation (Johannesburg)
The event is open to all instructors of Chinese
Martial Arts. It is a very informal day, and serves to bring all Martial Arts schools together.For more details contact Eduann Barnard via e-mail or on (011) 760-4804.
3-4 June 2000: Rommollo Barros Seminar
This is still to be confirmed. For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za.
15-20 June 2000: Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Annual Seniors Summer Gashuku (foothills of the Drakensberg)
Minimum requirements: 21 years of age; 5 years traditional martial arts training.
Training will cover a broad spectrum of external and internal martial skills, including striking, grappling and weapon arts, of Okinawa, Japan, Philippines and China.
This traditional Gashuku offers more than eight hours formal training and a number of relevant philosophical and informal sessions a day. The central theme of this Gashuku is The Science of Breath and the the Arts of Martial Combat - for health, conflict management and self-development.
The total cost is R1450 a person - this includes accommodation, vegetarian meals and training. Transport is for your own arrangement.
For more details contact Bob Davies at wushin@mweb.co.za.
16 June 2000: Tai Chi Breakfast (Botanical Gardens, Johannesburg)
There will be a one hour tai chi session with the Harlequin Club, followed by breakfast in the tea garden. Entrance is R7 for adults. For more information, including class enquiries, mail Dave Cohen, or call on 082 857-0210. You can also visit their website.
25 June 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (RAU, Johannesburg)
JKD is the art with no limits. Founded by the legendary Bruce Lee, it is based on efficiency, constant evolution, and individual expression. The practitioner is trained to be functional in each range of combat, with or without weapons, against one or many, armed or unarmed opponents, in any environment. The seminar will be covering beginner to advanced concepts of Jeet Kune Do, including Kali Stick & knife fighting, Jun Fan kick boxing, Thai Boxing, French Kickboxing (Savate), Wing chun, Greco Roman Wrestling, judo, shoot Wrestling, brazilian Jiu-jitsu to name only a few. Students will receive International recognised certification upon completion of seminar. The cost is R80 for MAA members, R120 for non-members.
Advance bookings essential. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458 1016, or visit his web page at http://home.global.co.za/~msbudo.
29 June - 2 July 2000: Aikido Winter School 2000 (Aventura Midwaters Spa, near Colesberg)
This annual event will be led by Sensei Franco Martufi (5th Dan Aikikai), Aikikai d'Italia. For more info, contact the AFSA Secretary.
July 2000
2 July 2000: Tai Chi Seminar (Botanical Gardens, Johannesburg)
MAA Pretoria presents a four hour seminar which will act as an introduction to tai chi for beginners, and more advanced students will benefit from in-depth enhancements to their Tai Chi knowledge. Cost: R80 (MAA members); R120 (non-members). The seminar will be conducted by Sifu Morné Swanepoel, SA Chief Instructor & Representative for the World Taiji Boxing Association. For more information, including class enquiries, mail Dave Cohen, or call on 082 857-0210. You can also visit their website.
12 July 2000: Wing Chun chi sau evening (Atholl Scout Hall, Johannesburg)
We will be holding an informal get-together for all practitioners of Wing Chun & JKD to practice and enhance our chi sau skills. The evening is open to all regardless of lineage and affiliations, as it is a forum for like-minded people to come together to exchange knowledge and skills in a relaxed atmosphere. For more details contact Dean Jones, or call Dean or Cathy on 082-486-0536.
13 July 2000: Talk on the Healing Tao system of Chi Gung (Atholl Scout Hall, Johannesburg)
The talk, beginning at 7pm, will cover this specific Chi Gung system and how it affects all areas of our lives, especially in regard to health, longevity, and the prevention of disease and self healing. The talk will include an interactive demonstration. For more details contact Dean Jones, or call Dean or Cathy on 082-486-0536.
21-23 July 2000: Ashihara Karate Winter Camp (Cape Town)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
23 July 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Stubens Valley, Johannesburg)
JKD is the art with no limits. Founded by the legendary Bruce Lee, it is based on efficiency, constant evolution, and individual expression. The practitioner is trained to be functional in each range of combat, with or without weapons, against one or many, armed or unarmed opponents, in any environment. The seminar will cover the diiferent ranges of combat from kali to knife, kicking to boxing, clinging to trapping, to ju jutsu, etc. Please note that if you have already attended a Jeet Kune Do seminar you will not be covering the same wrok as the Jeet Kune Do syllabus is huge so therfore the more seminars attended the more knowledge gained. Students will receive certification upon completion of the seminar.
Advance bookings essential. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458 1016, or visit the MAA Little Falls website.
27 July 2000: Course Healing Tao system of Chi Gung (Atholl Scout Hall, Johannesburg)
This several-week course begins on the 27th, at 18:30, and follows the teachings of Master Mantak Chia and the Healing Tao
system. We will cover the Inner Smile, Six Healing sounds, Microcosmic orbit, Iron Shirt and other suplemental exercises. The cost of the course is R450-00 per person and no experience is needed.For more details contact Dean Jones, or call Dean or Cathy on 082-486-0536.
28-30 July 2000: Basic Shiatsu Course (Cape Town)
Shiatsu is a finger pressure therapy. The course schedule will include basic pressure points and basic treatments. Notes will be provided. Course leaders will be Denis St John Thompson and Gavin Roodt. This course is open to all, but booking is essential as only a limited number of delegates may attend. Cost is R300 for KUSHIDO members and R400-00 for non-members. No experience of any kind is required as this is a basic course. For more details e-mail Brian Woodland, or call Denis, Gavin or Merelle at (021) 423-7965.
29 July 2000: Capoeira and Gracie Ju Jitsu Seminar (Johannesburg)
This is a limited-numbers seminar to be presented by Thomas Desch, a Capoeira Maestre and one of Rickson Gracie's instructors. Thomas gave a series of seminars in SA about 2 years ago. His seminars are fun, informative, easy going and held in a very relaxed atmosphere. Apart from his technique being awesome his Martial Art knowledge is immense (he did his History Doctorate thesis on African Martial Arts). Would anyone who is interested please contact Jake Davidow, or call him on 083 775-0007.
29 July 2000: ITF Taekwondo Friendly Tournament (Durban)
This is an ITF Taekwon-Do friendly colour belt tournament. Spectators welcome. Would anyone who is interested please contact Donald Jolley.
August 2000
12 August 2000: UFC Championship (Tuks University, Pretoria)
This event begins at 18:30, with a R10 entrance charge that apparently goes to charity. For more details contact the tournament organiser, Johann Herbst, on (011) 435-9228 or 083 28-2090.
13 August 2000: RyuKyu Budo Seminar (Stubens Valley, Johannesburg)
It will be conducted by SA's chief instructor, Shihan Morné Swanepoel. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
19-20 August 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Edgewood College of Education, Students Union, Durban)
It will be conducted by SA's chief instructor, Shihan Morné Swanepoel, covering beginner to advanced concepts in a high-performance format. For more details contact the Natal-KwaZulu representative, Brett Pelser, or Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
19-20 August 2000: Kendo Workshop (Cape Town)
The South African Kendo Federation is pleased to announce that a new dojo has been formed in Cape Town and that a two day Kendo workshop will be held on the 19th and 20th August to initiate the dojo. As the great majority of new members are beginners, the workshop is designed as an introduction to Kendo. Please contact the organiser Shafi Ghansar, or the head of Kendo SA, Buster Sefor.
25 August 2000: Ashihara & Sabaki Referee Training
(Please see the item for August 26 for details.)
26 August 2000: 11th Invitational (Ashihara Karate) Championships and Sabaki Challenge (ATC Sports Hall in Crawford, Cape Town)
Last year we had teams from five overseas countries competing and this year we will be hosting some other overseas teams also. This tournament will be run on the clicker system of semi-contact karate and there will be several kata and kumite divisions for male and female competitors. The Full contact division is our Sabaki Challenge which we have incorporated with the Invitationals. The event will be videotaped and extensive media coverage is normally received.
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
27 August 2000: Business Seminar and Branch Chiefs Meeting
(Please see the item for August 26 for details.)
30 August 2000: Goju Kai seminar with Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi (Cape Town)
Don't miss this opportunity to train with the son of the founder of the Goju Kai system. For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
August 2000: Eskrima with Grandmaster Abner Pasa
It is expected that Grandmaster Pasa will be in South Africa for a series of workshops and seminars. More details closer to the time, but please contact André du Preez at adup1@yebo.co.za if you are interested to being kept up to date.
September 2000
1-3 September 2000: Friendly Pankration Tournament (Durban)
For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za.
2 September 2000: Annual Kushido Festival 2000 (Cape Technikon's Sport Complex, Cape Town)
From 10am to 3pm. The local championships (Boland and Western Cape), the Black Belt Championships and a martial arts Festival will be rolled into one event. The Festival will include Traditional Karate (Goju) with Kata, Randori and Kumite. Black-belts are also required to do at least one weapons kata (Ryukyu, using either Bo, Nunchaku, Tonfa or Sai) as well as one prepared kata and one surprise kata. There will also be demonstrations of various types of self-defence situations with and without weapons in the hands of attackers. Also a Wu Li Tai Chi demo. We anticipate between 150 to 200 participants, 80% of which will be Western Cape/Boland based, with the rest from around the country and perhaps some from overseas dojos. For more details contact Brian Woodland.
6 September 2000: Knife, Tonfa & Stickfighting Seminar (Gardens, Cape Town)
Open to all styles, this seminar will be presented by Sifu Jochen Stark, the direct student and representative of the WingTsun Grandmasters Dr. Leung Ting / Prof. Keith Kernspecht and Escrima Grandmaster Rene Latosa (USA). Sifu Jochen has years of experience as specialist Instructor at
German-Police Task forces. It costs R120 and is from 7pm-10pm. For more details please call (021) 422-2637.
6 September 2000: Chi Sau Seminar (Atholl Scout Hall, Johannesburg)
Sifu Dean Jones will conducting a seminar dealing with all aspects of chi sau, or Wing Chun sticky hands. The seminar will cover trapping and sensitivity drills, intergration of structure, energy flow and developement, timing and Wing Chun combat theory. Please note that the seminar is open to all. It costs R100 per person, and runs from 1pm to 4pm. For more details call (011)786-1022/082-486-0536, or e-mail Dean or Cathy.
16 September 2000: Judge's Seminar for SA Wushu Tournament
(See the entry for 23-24 September for full details.)
16-17 September 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar with Sifu Burton Richardson (Kibler Park, Johannesburg)
Attend a high-performance seminar with world-renowned Sifu Burton Richardson. For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
23-24 September 2000: First Friendly South African Wushu Federation Chinese Martial Arts Tournament (Johannesburg)
The aim for this tournament is to unite and promote Chinese Martial Arts in South Africa. This event is open to all Chinese Martial Arts schools around South Africa. (The SA Pankration Federation will be joining this event, please refer to the entry for 24 September.) Various flea market stalls will also be available. For more info, contact Ilanna Flaum , Eduann Barnard or Joe Randall. You can also phone Eduann on (011) 760-4804 or Joe Randall on 083 212-8133.
23-24 September 2000: Aikido weekend seminar (Port Elizabeth)
Instructor Darko Vucetic (3rd Dan Aikikai) from Johannesburg School of Aikido. For more details e-mail Darko or Colin Beyers.
24 September 2000: National Pankration Tournament (Johannesburg)
This event is appearing as part of the Chinese Martial Arts event (above). For more details contact Jake Davidow at cobramar@global.co.za.
25 September 2000: Knife, Tonfa & Stick-fighting Seminar (to be announced)
Open to all styles, this seminar will be presented by Sifu Jochen Stark, the direct student and representative of the WingTsun Grandmasters Dr. Leung Ting / Prof. Keith Kernspecht and Escrima Grandmaster Rene Latosa (USA). Sifu Jochen has years of experience as specialist Instructor at
German-Police Task forces. It costs R120 and is from 7pm-10pm. For more details please call (021) 422-2637 or mail Sifu Jochen.
30 September 2000: Ashihara Karate Eastern Cape Championships (Uitenhage)
For more details contact Hoosain Narker at ashihara@iafrica.com.
30 September 2000: Tai Chi seminar (Strubens Valley, Johannesburg)
Introdiction to the art of tai chi. For more details contact Rodney Swanepoel at swanee@lantic.co.za.
October 2000
3 October 2000: Chinese Language Course (Wilropark, Roodepoort)
Recently we advertised our Chinese Language course which will be held on a regular basis. We will be starting a new
beginner class and are still accepting student enrolments for this class. The basic level course will teach basic (everyday) language, and consists of 10 classes of 1.5 hours each. Each class only costs R20. For more details e-mail Ed Barnard, visit the Choy Lay Fut website, or call Laushr Denise on (011) 660-4154.
7-8 October 2000: A weekend of Katori Shinto Ryu (traditional Japanese sword) (Swartberg)
The Wu-Shin Chi-Dao International Martial Arts College will be hosting this weekend at a large farmhouse in Swartberg, with a guest instructor from Holland. It will cater for beginner and experienced practitioners. For more details contact Shaz at wushin@mweb.co.za.
14 October 2000: SA Championships of the Africa Taekwondo Association (Pretoria)
For more details e-mail Richard West.
15 October 2000: Tai Chi seminars (H&R, Constantia)
Learn the gentle art of Tai Chi for health & relaxation. This form of
stillness in motion encourages the body to balance and heal itself. Originally, Tai
Chi Chuan was much more than just a pathway to health & vitality - it was
the most deadly fighting system in China.
Contact Sifi Morné Swanepoel of Martial Arts for Africa at (011) 943-2654,
or Rodney Swanepoel on 082 458-1016.
28 October 2000: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Excelsior Primary School hall, Bellville)
So you always wanted to study Bruce Lee's fighting system, but didn't know where to go for legitimate training! Attend a High Performance seminar in Jeet Kune Do with International standards & recognition. Martial Arts For Africa (MAA) the only association in South Africa that can offer you International recognition & instruction in 3 separate Martial Art Systems will be giving a Jeet Kune Do seminar conducted by their Chief Instructor Morné Swanepoel. The seminar will cost R125. For more details contact Chris Bester, or call him on 082 2164985.
November 2000
1-14 November 2000: Aikido Summer School 2000 (assorted venues around SA)
This annual event will be led by Sensei Giorgio Veneri (6th Dan Aikikai), Aikikai d'Italia. For more info, contact the AFSA Secretary.
2-5 November 2000: Aikido Summer School (Port Elizabeth)
This is organised by AFSA (Aikido Federation of South
Africa), and the instructor will be Sensei Giorgio Veneri (6th Dan Aikikai), Aikikai d'Italia. For more details e-mail Colin Beyers.
4 November 2000: Choy Lay Fut seminar with Master Li Siu Hung (Wilropark)
The World Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association and the Choy Lay Fut Chinese Martial Arts Academy in Roodepoort present: The Choy Lay Fut "Joi Baat Seen Kuen" or "The 8 Drunken Immortals" (English) Seminar. Learn this very practical form of self defense from world famous Master LI SIU HUNG, who will teach the form and cover the
fighting applications of this strange but dynamic martial arts form. The Drunken Immortals form is not just great for demonstrations, but makes a great overall fighting style. It can be adapted by all styles of Kung Fu. The seminar will cost R300.
Master Li Siu Hung started training when he was 8, and has since become Southeast Asian full-contact fighting champion. The first seminar is on the 4th, covering the principles of Choy Lay Fut kung Fu. He will also be teaching a Choy Lay Fut form to illustrate this dynamic art of fighting. Due to the nature of Choy Lay Fut, this seminar would benefit any martial arts player from any style of martial arts.
For more information, including class enquiries, mail Ed Barnard, or call on (011) 760-4804. You can also visit their website.
4 November 2000: Filipino Martial Arts Seminar with Grandmaster Abner Pasa (Berario Rec, Johannesburg)
Grandmaster Pasa from Cebu City in the Philippines will be out from October 13 to November 25, and will teach this 1-4pm seminar, costing R100.
For more details contact the SA representative André du Preez, or call him on 082-496-6715.
4-5 November 2000: Functional Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Scouts Hall, Ladies Mile Rd, Bergvliet, Cape Town.)
The legendary art of Bruce Lee with RODNEY KING: Machado Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Straight Blast Gym instructor. Rodney King is the only fully certified JKD instructor in South Africa. Seminar is from 9am-12pm, and costs R100. For more details visit his website, or e-mail Steven Bazzea, call him on (021) 785-5647, or call Erik Petermann on 021 671-1970.
5 November 2000: Chin Na Seminar (joint locking / grappling techniques)(Mulbarton, Johannesburg South)
Chin Na ("Qinna") is the study of how to control your opponent. It uses
joint locks to limit mobility, and attacks acupuncture cavities and other
sensitive parts of the body with strikes, grabs, and other techniques. Chin
Na is part of the course of study in almost all Chinese martial styles, and
it can be a valuable addition to any other martial system. Chinese Chin Na
is the root of the Japanese arts of Jujitsu and Aikido, and practitioners
can use the study of Chin Na to increase their understanding of the theory
and principles of their own arts.
The seminar will run from 9am to 4pm, costing R140 per person, will be run by Corlius Birkill, President of YMAA South
Africa. For more details contact the SA representative André du Preez, or call him on 082-496-6715.
11 November 2000: MAA National Tai Chi Seminar (Johannesburg)
For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
18 November 2000: MAA National RyuKyu Budo Seminar (Johannesburg)
For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
18 November 2000: Escrima Seminar (Johannesburg)
This three hour sseminar will be hosted by Sifu Jochen Stark under the auspices of the
South African Wing Tsun Organisation. It costs are R100.00 and
participating parties are requested to bring their own sticks.
For more details contact Kevin Stewart, or call him on 082 928-8577.
25 November 2000: MAA National Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Johannesburg)
For more details contact Morne at msbudo@global.co.za, or call him on 082 458-1016, or visit the MAA website.
December 2000
14 December 2000: Chi Gung on the Inner Smile (Melrose, Johannesburg)
The Inner Smile is a powerfull healing tool and an excellent way of conecting with the internal side of ourselves. We can learn to strenghen our organs, reduce stress and tension, gain more energy and counter the effects
of living in a fast-paced society! It runs from 6.30-8.30pm and costs R100 per student. Refreshments and course materials will be supplied.
For more details contact Dean Jones, or call Dean or Cathy on 082-486-0536.
January 2001
7-13 January 2001: A weekend of Katori Shinto Ryu (traditional Japanese sword) (Swartberg)
The Wu-Shin Chi-Dao International Martial Arts College will be hosting this weekend at a large farmhouse in Swartberg, with a guest instructor from Holland. It will cater for beginner and experienced practitioners. For more details contact Shaz at wushin@mweb.co.za.
February 2001
12 February 2001: Chen style Taijiquan lecture & demo (Cresta Health & Racquet, Johannesburg)
(see entry for 24 February for meore details) Jose Figueroa will be giving a free lecture and demonstration from 19h30-20h45 to promote Martial Chen style. For more details contact Lizette van Heerden, or call her on 082 836-1586.
17 February 2001: Chen style Taijiquan seminar (Sandton Health & Racquet)
(see entry for 24 February for meore details) Jose Figueroa will be giving this seminar from 11h00-13h00. For more details contact Lizette van Heerden, or call her on 082 836-1586.
24 February 2001: Chen style Taijiquan seminar (Johannesburg)
Jose Figueroa is one of Master Ren Guang Yi' s disciples, and is the only Latino student that is certified to teach Chen Style Taijiquan under the direct tutelage of Master Ren Guang Yi. Master Ren Guang Yi is one of the foremost disciples of 19th generation standard bearer Chen Style Taijiquan Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. Jose has won over 40 gold medals in Chen style Taijiquan.
R380 per seminar (non-school members), 2 seminars for R700, 3 for R1000, which is a bargain at current exchange rates. Places are limited, so please book in advance with a R50 deposit. No prior experience required. Private tuition also available. The Saturday seminar will be the 19 Short form (08:30-11:00), and Applications (12:00-14:30). Late afternoon will be the Silk Reeling and Push Hands combo (15:30-18:00).
For more details contact Lizette van Heerden, or call her on 082 836-1586.
March 2001
3 March 2001: Chen style Taijiquan seminar (Pretoria)
Jose Figueroa is one of Master Ren Guang Yi' s disciples, and is the only
Latino student that is certified to teach Chen Style Taijiquan under the
direct tutelage of Master Ren Guang Yi. Master Ren Guang Yi is one of the
foremost disciples of 19th generation standard bearer Chen Style Taijiquan
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. Jose has won over 40 gold medals in Chen style
Taijiquan.
R380,00 per seminar (non-school members), 2 Seminars for R700, 00, 3 for R1000, 00, which is a bargain at current exchange rates. Places are limited, so please book in advance with a R50 deposit.
No prior experience required. Private tuition also available.The Saturday seminar
will be the 19 Short form (08:30-11:00), and Applications (12:00-14:30). Late afternoon will be the Silk Reeling and Push Hands combo (15:30-18:00).
For more details contact Lizette van Heerden, or call her on 082 836-1586.
4 March 2001: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Lenasia)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted SA Chief Instructor Morne Swanepoel. For more details call Abdullah Bayett on 082 726-7465, or e-mail Morne, call him on (011) 943-2654, or visit the website.
10 March 2001: WingTsun - Power Party (Rhodes House , Cape Town)
... because hard training deserves exciting parties.
All Wing Tsun students, instructors and friends are invited to celebrate from 22:00 till dawn. The party will include a special performance by Sifu Jochen Stark and the WT Demo team. Dress chinese (or bring chop sticks along at least). For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst.
14 March 2001: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Durban)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted SA Chief Instructor Morne Swanepoel. For more details call Suresh on 082 192-1761, Sagren on 082 928-1218, or e-mail Morne or call him on (011) 943-2654, or visit the website.
17 March 2001: Ultimate knife & stick-fighting (Martial Arts Centre, Midrand)
Jochen Stark will be teaching this Latosa Escrima seminar, based on his training received in the system since the early 90s, when he was travelling the whole of Europe to get taught by GM Rene Latosa and GM Bill Newman. Combined with his experience as a Baton and Knife fighting instructor with the SWAT teams of the German Police he lives, eats breaths weapon fighting. The seminar is taught in a systematic way and concepts are emphasised so that the students can get together in workgroups to do their "homework". On a subsequent seminar a grading then is possible. The seminar costs R140, and runs from 10:00-14:00.
For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst.
25 March 2001: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Shaolin White Crane (Hatfield, Pretoria)
Dr Yang is well-known around the world, and this is your chance to train in this southern Kung Fu style, the mother system of Okinawan Karate, as well as Wing Chun. This seminar will be of great interest to Karate practitioners as katas such as San Chuan are in fact White Crane forms which train the practitioner to manifest hard and soft 'Jing'. Attendance costs R370. For more details e-mail Corlius Birkill, call him on 082 557-4722, or visit the YMAASA website at http://www.ymaasa.co.za.
28 March 2001: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Meyersdal, Alberton)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted SA Chief Instructor Morne Swanepoel. For more details call Shaun Botha on 082 899-5924, or e-mail Morne or call him on (011) 943-2654, or visit the website.
28 March 2001: Self-defense Pepper Spray and Lifeskills Course (Johannesburg)
This comprehensive course teaches you how to use this non-lethal gas in self-defense situations. You will learn to identify threat levels, and with minimum use of force, how to prevent an attack from one or multiple attackers. The Lifeskills Training program will help you to trust your intuition, increase your awareness, and be able to react to the different levelsof threat without panic. The course includes The five keys to personal safety, Weapons (what's good and what's not), How to choose a personal defense unit, Physiological and psycological effects, First aid and decontamination, The law and you, Carrying methods, Tactics and use of inert SWAT use, Practical Analysis of real attacks, Maintanance and precautions. You will be supplied with SWAT defensive pepperfog PDU with pouch/holster, Course notes, Complete caring back up service. Cost is R350 per person.
For more details e-mail Dean Jones, or call him on 082 486-0536.
March 2001: Aikido Summer School (Nationwide)
Ms Mitsuko Minegishi (6th Dan Aikikai) from Saipan will be visiting all AFSA affiliated dojos in South Africa. For more details e-mail Colin Beyers.
31 March 2001: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Taiji Pushing Hands (Hatfield, Pretoria)
Dr Yang is well-known around the world, and this is your chance to train with in in a seminar aimed at Taiji practitioners from any Taiji style or background. Various pushing hands skills will be taught, with the aim of teaching rooting, sensing, listening and neutralising skills. Attendance costs R370. For more details e-mail Corlius Birkill, call him on 082 557-4722, or visit the YMAASA website at http://www.ymaasa.co.za.
31 March - 1 April 2001: First Aid Course (Leeukop prison, Johannesburg)
Axiom Executive Protection Services will be hosting a two day certified Level 2 First Aid course. This will be a comprehensive course, covering all aspects up to Level 2, including first aid for gun-shot and stab wounds. It will run on both days from 08h30-20h30, will cost R495, and certification will be with the Department of Labour, valid for two years. For more details e-mail Dean Jones, or call him on 082 486-0536.
April 2001
1 April 2001: Pankration Friendly Competition (Durban)
The annual Pankration Friendly Competition between the RATs and Cobra Martial Arts will this year also include Micah Atkinson's Freestyle fighters and possibly some kickboxers. This is a no-frills affair right on the beach, but it is an event that everyone enjoys. Although the guys have a hard morning's fighting, good friendships are built around the event and everyone learns and has fun. Should anyone require further info, you can e-mail Steve Yates or call him on 083 747-1916.
1 April 2001: Dr Yang Jwing-Ming: Shaolin and Taiji: Chin Na (Hatfield, Pretoria)
Dr Yang is well-known around the world, and this is your chance to train with in in a seminar which will teach joint-locking techniques which can be adapted to any style of martial arts. Chinese Chin Na techniques form the mother system of Japanese Ju Jitsu and Aikido styles. Mastering these techniques will add hugely to the effectiveness of any style. Attendance costs R370. For more details e-mail Corlius Birkill, call him on 082 557-4722, or visit the YMAASA website at http://www.ymaasa.co.za.
5 April 2001: Master Li Siu Hung Seminar: Dinner & Chat (Long Hai Chinese Restaurant, Johannesburg)
(see more details in seminar description of 7 & 8 April) Join the Choy Lay Fut Chinese Martial Arts Academy for a chance to meet Master Li Siu Hung and Sifu Joe Keit over dinner for a relaxing chat. For more details e-mail Ed Barnard, call him on 082 818-6658, or visit the website http://www.martialarts.co.za/choylayfut.
7 April 2001: World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day (Johannesburg)
Starting at 10am (local time) communities around the world, will practice one hour of alternative health activities to coincide with UN World Health Week.
Anybody interested, can have the opportunity to go and experience Tai Chi Chuan. It is a non-profit event to educate the public in general and the local community in particular, about the health benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong.
Come and join us under the magnificent Witpoortjie Waterfall at the Witwatersrand Botanical Gardens, Roodepoort. We are trying to get a thousand people together. Please support the gardens! Contact André du Preez or call hom on 082 496-6715.
7 April 2001: Master Li Siu Hung Seminar: Choy Lay Fut Drunken Form (Johannesburg)
Master Li Siu Hung and Sifu Joseph Keit from the World Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association will be visiting South Africa during April. Master Li Sui Hung, with over 35 years experience, is considered an authority in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu. He is a former full contact fighting champion, weapons and forms champion teaches in Ft. Lauderdale USA, continuing the legacy of his famed brother, Grandmaster Lee Koon Hung. He will be accompanied by Sifu Joe Keit, an instructor at the Lee Koon Hung Association, who is a two-time Grand Champion in fighting and forms and has been training in Martial Arts since age 7.
Choy Lay Fut Drunken form teaches many self defense techniques using quick and deceptive movements that mimic a drunkard. The idea is to be relaxed but tricky, quick and explosive, using many feints and powerful movements.
This is a very advanced form which requires a lot of expression and practice.
For more details e-mail Ed Barnard, call him on 082 818-6658, or visit the website http://www.martialarts.co.za/choylayfut.
7 April 2001: Ninjutsu Exhibition (Rondebosch Flea Market, Cape Town)
Koga Ryu Ninjutsu is a complete and effective self-defence system, covering both armed and unarmed defence. This demonstration is being organised by the The Cape Ninjutsu Federation, and will include a full set of 45 techniques to give an indication of the depth of the style. For more details call Paul Bothma on 083 342-1176.
8 April 2001: Master Li Siu Hung Seminar: Buddha Palm (Johannesburg)
Master Li Siu Hung and Sifu Joseph Keit from the World Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu Association will be visiting South Africa during April. Master Li Sui Hung, with over 35 years experience, is considered an authority in Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu. He is a former full contact fighting champion, weapons and forms champion teaches in Ft. Lauderdale USA, continuing the legacy of his famed brother, Grandmaster Lee Koon Hung. He will be accompanied by Sifu Joe Keit, an instructor at the Lee Koon Hung Association, who is a two-time Grand Champion in fighting and forms and has been training in Martial Arts since age 7.
The Hung Sing Choy Lay Fut Buddha palm form is an older Choy Lay Fut form which contains many internal movements. Using the opponents energy as well as using your whole body to develop power is the key to this form. Many of Choy Lay Fut's main techniques are used as well as some unique palm techniques.
For more details e-mail Ed Barnard, call him on 082 818-6658, or visit the website http://www.martialarts.co.za/choylayfut.
12 April 2001: Intro to Wing Tsun and Blitzdefence (Squash Courts, Beyers Park, Boksburg North)
This FREE seminar, running from 17h30 to 19h30, is under the auspices of the Boksburg branch of the SA Wing Tsun Organisation, with instruction from headed by co-chief instructor for South Africa and chief instructor for Gauteng Sisuk
Sascha Ernst with assistant instructor Sihing Guy R Kieswetter. For more details e-mail Guy or call 082 601-5656.
13 April 2001: Sandringham High School (Johannesburg)
Casa da Capoeira will be holding a capoeira workshop with Contra-Mestre Toledo from Rio De Janeiro, from 10:00 to 18:30, costing R300. Berimbau's (instruments) & CD's will be sold. The course will cover defensive escapes, basic kicks, principles of the ginga, instruments and songs, basic sequences, decentralised roda (game) and open centralised Roda.
Julio Cesar Toledo is a member of the Vera Cruz Capoeira Association under Mestre Silvestre, and has been involved in Capoeira seminars around the world.
For more details e-mail Steve (or call him on 082 879-7048), or e-mail Paulo (or call him on 082 852-7401), or alternatively visit their website at http://www.capoeira.co.za
20 April 2001: UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship (Telkom Wembley Arena)
The championships begin at 7pm. For more details call 083 651-7724, or visit the website at http://www.ultimatefightingsa.co.za.
21-22 April 2001: Matt Thornton Combat Seminar (Street Tough Gym, Johannesburg)
Matt Thornton is founder of the Straight Blast Gym and is kickboxing coach of current UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture. The seminar will cover the "stand-up game" (i.e. kickboxing range), the clinch-game and grappling. For more details e-mail Eric or call him on (021) 671-1970, or call Rodney King on 083 757-8592.
27-28 April 2001: South African Chinese Kuoshu Tournament (Modderfontein Sports Club, Modderfontein)
The South African Chinese Kuoshu Authority invites you to a combined Wushu, Kung-Fu and Tai Chi friendly tournament. There will be a judging and referee course on the morning of the 27th, followed by an orientation seminar on the rules. The sections are hand form, short weapon, long weapon and group. Hand and weapon are further broken up into male and female as well as under 12, 13 to 16 and over 16 years of age. The Tai Chi sections are 24 step, 42 step, Yang, Chen and group. The
sections are further broken up into male and female and into under 39 and over 40. Lei Tai fighting divisions are as per International Chinese Kuoshu Federation guidelines as are the rules. There are 2 categories "A" for experienced and "B" for novice fighters. There is a tournament fee (entitling entrants to take part in all events that they wish to) of R100 for non-kuoshu members, and R50 for kuoshu members.
For more details e-mail kuoshu@pecity.co.za, or visit http://home.mweb.co.za/ku/kuoshu.
28-29 April 2001: Matt Thornton Combat Seminar (Cape Town)
Matt Thornton is founder of the Straight Blast Gym and is kickboxing coach of current UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture. The seminar will cover the "stand-up game" (i.e. kickboxing range), the clinch-game and grappling. For more details e-mail Eric or call him on (021) 671-1970, or call Steven Bazzea on (021) 785-5647.
28-29 April 2001: Sandringham High School (Johannesburg)
Casa da Capoeira will be holding a capoeira workshop with Contra-Mestre Toledo from Rio De Janeiro, from 10:00 to 18:30, costing R300. Berimbau's (instruments) & CD's will be sold. The course will cover defensive escapes, basic kicks, principles of the ginga, instruments and songs, basic sequences, decentralised roda (game) and open centralised Roda.
Julio Cesar Toledo is a member of the Vera Cruz Capoeira Association under Mestre Silvestre, and has been involved in Capoeira seminars around the world.
For more details e-mail Steve (or call him on 082 879-7048), or e-mail Paulo (or call him on 082 852-7401), or alternatively visit their website at http://www.capoeira.co.za
May 2001
1-2 May 2001: Master Kanazawa - dinner and training (Pretoria)
Master Hirokazo Kanazawa is called the "Last Living Samurai", the "Emperor of the Soul of Karate" and is the only living 10th Dan awarded by the Emperor of Japan! Master Kanazawa will be the guest of the Karate Academy, and you are therefore invited to the "Kanazawa Birthday Banquet" on the 1st at the Golden City Restaurant in Hazelwood. A 12 course Japanese cuisine will be served with South African wines to commemorate the 70th birthday of this legend. The cost is R300-00 per person and booking is essential.
The next day "Masters Training Festival" will be at the "Events Arena" at the Menlyn shopping centre, Atterbury road. White, yellow and orange graded kids will train at 15:00 and the green, blue, purple and red graded kids will train at 16:00. The cost is R50-00 per person. The adult training is from 18:00 to 20:00 at a cost of R100-00 per person. This
class will obviously be split to accommodate all the grades. A certificate will be handed to every student completing the training.
For more details e-mail Soon Pretorius or call 083 263-1522.
5 May 2001: Ultimate knife & stick-fighting (Martial Arts Centre, Midrand)
Jochen Stark will be teaching this Latosa Escrima seminar, based on his training received in the system since the early 90s, when he was travelling the whole of Europe to get taught by GM Rene Latosa and GM Bill Newman. Combined with his experience as a Baton and Knife fighting instructor with the SWAT teams of the German Police he lives, eats breaths weapon fighting. The seminar is taught in a systematic way and concepts are emphasised so that the students can get together in workgroups to do their "homework". On a subsequent seminar a grading then is possible. The seminar costs R140, and runs from 10:00-14:00.
For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst.
11 May 2001: Wing Tsun Sundowner (La Med, Cape Town)
The South African Wing Tsun Organisation will have a Sundowner Party to celebrate our hard work and success. So come along at 18:00 and celebrate with our Sifu Jochen Stark. For more details e-mail SAWTO.
12-13 May 2001: Jeet Kune Do seminars with Burton Richardson (Kibler Park, Johannesburg)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted by one of the world's leading Martial Arts exponents, Burton Richardson. (Learn more about him at his website http://www.jkdunlimited.com, or his monthly article in Inside Kung Fu Magazines.) The sessions are scheduled as follows: Saturday (09h30-12h00) Weapons (Stick & Knife fighting), Saturday (14h00-16h30) Stand up fighting (Savate, Kick Boxing, Thai Boxing, Kali etc.), Sunday 09h30-12h00) Clinching (Wing Chun, Greco Roman Wrestling, Silat, Kali, Judo etc.), Sunday (14h00-16h30) Grappling (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Shoot Wrestling, Ju-Jutsu etc.).
For more details e-mail Morne or call him on 082 454-6021.
June 2001
23-24 June 2001: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Cape Town)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted SA Chief Instructor Morne Swanepoel. For more details e-mail Morne, call him on (011) 943-2654, or visit the website.
30 June - 1 July 2001: Jeet Kune Do Seminar (Cape Town)
5-10 July 2001: Wushin Winter Training Camp (Estcourt)
7 July 2001: Ultimate knife & stick-fighting (to be announced)
12-15 July 2001: Aikido Summer School (Durban)
21 July 2001: Capoeira Workshop (Sasol Sports Club, Secunda)
23 July 2001: Taiji's Yang Cheng-Fu Form with Wally Simpson (Johannesburg)
25 July 2001: Qi disruptive forms with Wally Simpson (Randburg)
26 July 2001: Taiji's Small San Sou with Wally Simpson (Little Falls, West Rand)
28 July 2001: Bagwazhang Form with Wally Simpson (Johannesburg)
28 July 2001: Bagwazhang applications & sparring methods
with Wally Simpson (Johannesburg)
18 August 2001: 13th Invitational "World" Championships & Sabaki Challenge (Athlone Technical College, Cape Town)
1 September 2001: All Style Open Championship (Old Mutual Sports Hall, WITS University, Johannesburg)
8 September 2001: Ultimate knife & stick-fighting (Master West's Combat Taekwondo Academy)
2 November 2001: Ultimate knife & stick-fighting (to be announced)
Attend a high performance Martial Arts seminar conducted SA Chief Instructor Morne Swanepoel. For more details e-mail Morne, call him on (011) 943-2654, or visit the website.
July 2001
The Wushin International Martial Arts College will be holding its annual Winter Training Camp (Gashuku) to cover intensive training in armed and unarmed combat, including
Philippine stick fighting (Arnis de Mano), a traditional Japanese sword system (Katori Shinto Ryu) and traditional Okinawan weaponry. For more details e-mail Shaz Davies.
Jochen Stark will be teaching this Latosa Escrima seminar, based on his training received in the system since the early 90s, when he was travelling the whole of Europe to get taught by GM Rene Latosa and GM Bill Newman. Combined with his experience as a Baton and Knife fighting instructor with the SWAT teams of the German Police he lives, eats breaths weapon fighting. The seminar is taught in a systematic way and concepts are emphasised so that the students can get together in workgroups to do their "homework". On a subsequent seminar a grading then is possible. The seminar costs R140, and runs from 10:00-14:00.
For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst.
This is organised by AFSA (Aikido Federation of South
Africa), and the instructor will be Sensei Franco Martufi (5th Dan Aikikai) from Oxford, U.K. For more details e-mail Mike McFarthing.
This seminar will run from 9am to 5pm, and cost R175. It will cover the following topics: history, music, instruments, movements, basics, ginga, sequences, roda, etc. For more details e-mail Steve Grunberg.
This seminar runs from 6-8pm, costs R100 (members) or R150 (non-members), and will cover qigong and the basics of the YCF form. It will be taught by Prof. Wally Simpson who is the most senior instructor The World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) under Erle Montaigue. For more details e-mail Aileen, or call (011) 943-2654.
This seminar runs from 6-8pm, costs R100 (members) or R150 (non-members), and will cover the Wudang Shan Qi or Qi disruptive forms. It is said that just a swish of a hand, not even touching the opponent, will cause him to become weak or even have to sit down. Combine this with a Dim-mak
strike and you have the most devastating part of your Martial Arts ever! It will be taught by Prof. Wally Simpson who is the most senior instructor The World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) under Erle Montaigue. For more details e-mail Aileen, or call (011) 943-2654, or contact the conference organiser.
This seminar runs from 6-8pm, costs R100 (members) or R150 (non-members), and will cover Small San Sau which is the best method to learn about point strikes, how to strike, when to strike, the correct direction & pressure etc. It will be taught by Prof. Wally Simpson who is the most senior instructor The World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) under Erle Montaigue. For more details e-mail Aileen, or call (011) 943-2654.
This seminar runs from 10am-12pm, costs R100 (members) or R150 (non-members), and will cover the main form which is performed around the circumference of a circle, the premise being that your attacker in the centre of this circle. You are continually moving around your centre around the attacker. It will be taught by Prof. Wally Simpson who is the most senior instructor The World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) under Erle Montaigue. For more details e-mail Aileen, or call (011) 943-2654.
This seminar runs from 2pm-4pm, costs R100 (members) or R150 (non-members). It will be taught by Prof. Wally Simpson who is the most senior instructor The World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) under Erle Montaigue. For more details e-mail Aileen, or call (011) 943-2654.
August 2001
The tournament will be hosted by Ashihara Karate, and includes international competitors for both Colour and Black Belts. Last year's event was very exciting and attracted a significant number of competitors. This year's tournament promises to be bigger and more action packed than last year's event. This year, we will again feature Weapons and Free Style Forms divisions along with our Sabaki Challenge - a no-pads, no-gloves, full-contact sparring competition.
For more details e-mail Hoosain Narker, call him on (021) 701-1701, visit the tournament website.
September 2001
This will be the most spectacular event on the Martial Arts Calendar this year. It follows on from the success of the All Styles Championships held four years ago. It will be a veritable feast of Martial Arts from Japanese to Korean to Chinese. Participation will be in the region of 200 contenders and 400-500 spectators. Leading exponents of the Martial Arts will participate, demonstrating the Fine Art of the Martial Arts at their best.
To stage a show such as this will be a magnificent tour de force, and we are looking for partners from South Africa's leading companies to help with sponsorship to ensure the success of this wonderfull event. We feel that everyone will benefit from the visual experience and healthy competition. We have hired a specialist PRO to publicize the event and can assure you of coverage in all forms of media, print, radio and TV.
For more details e-mail Greg or call 082 355-9372, or visit the website at http://www.tangsoodo.co.za.
Jochen Stark will be teaching this Latosa Escrima seminar, based on his training received in the system since the early 90s, when he was travelling the whole of Europe to get taught by GM Rene Latosa and GM Bill Newman. Combined with his experience as a Baton and Knife fighting instructor with the SWAT teams of the German Police he lives, eats breaths weapon fighting. The seminar is taught in a systematic way and concepts are emphasised so that the students can get together in workgroups to do their "homework". On a subsequent seminar a grading then is possible. The seminar costs R140, and runs from 10:00-14:00.
For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst, or visit http://www.masterwest.co.za.
October 2001November 2001
Jochen Stark will be teaching this Latosa Escrima seminar, based on his training received in the system since the early 90s, when he was travelling the whole of Europe to get taught by GM Rene Latosa and GM Bill Newman. Combined with his experience as a Baton and Knife fighting instructor with the SWAT teams of the German Police he lives, eats breaths weapon fighting. The seminar is taught in a systematic way and concepts are emphasised so that the students can get together in workgroups to do their "homework". On a subsequent seminar a grading then is possible. The seminar costs R140, and runs from 10:00-14:00.
For more details e-mail Sascha Ernst.
December 2001
