Academy newsletters

The Academy sends out newsletters on a regular basis. Here are some of the previous newsletters.

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The Karate Academy is a Karate school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.  To find out more visit our website or Facebook page.

About The Karate Academy

The Karate Academy is a karate school located in Pretoria, South Africa.  There are 6 training venues for the convenience of students.  

The bright, clean and family-friendly centres are located in Waterkloof, Moreleta Park, Wonderboom, Hatfield and Centurion.

Vision

Equipping students with the physical and character skills they need to achieve life and business success in a modern world through the teaching of traditional shotokan karate as a way of life.

Mission

To facilitate success and be the change we want to see in our children and ourselves to make our community, country and world a better place.

Training

Shotokan Karate training is divided into the ''3 K's'':

Kihon (basic drills of stances, blocks, punches,strikes and kicks)

Kata (pre-arranged forms simulating combat situations)

Kumite (sparring)

Competitions

Although not the main focus, students also have the opportunity to compete in competitions. This builds confidence, character and instills hard work.  The Academy has produced state, national and international champions.

JSKA 

The Karate Academy is affiliated with the Japan Shotokan Karate Association South Africa (JKSA).  Student of The Karate Academy can train at any of the affiliated JKSA dojo's.  In fact, Soon Pretorius is the JKSA South Africa /Africa Chief Instructor.  Read more about JSKA by visiting the JSKA website here.        

The Karate Academy is a Karate school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.  To find out more visit our website or Facebook page.                                                                            

Media Articles

Soon Pretorius regularly contributes articles to the media.

Here are some of the most recent articles.


Let's talk compression vs expansion
Pretoria News Weekend, 15 November 2014

A way to a better you

Picture a few successful people in your mind. People you admire and look up to.  It can be a business person, sports person, actor, actress or anyone you respect for what they have achieved.

Now, think of the common characteristics they share. You will probably find that they have willpower, ambition, enthusiasm, respect, honor, commitment, pride, self-discipline, a burning desire to succeed, am strongly motivated towards achievement, focused, willing to work hard, always willing to learn more, take responsibility for their actions, don't make excuses, are self-reliant and work and cooperate well with other people.

You might be surprised to know that karate teaches all these very important skills we need to be successful in life. 

Karate is more than just exercise. 

Karate is more than just a martial art. 

Karate is more than a way to defend yourself.

Karate is a way to a better you. 

At the Karate Academy we combine karate training, etiquette and philosophy with fitness, self-defense and competition whilst maintaining a safe and fun learning environment.  The benefits are huge and soon it will become clear that karate is a journey and a way to learn how to achieve success in your life.

You are never to old, too tall, too heavy, too thin or too unfit to do karate.  Don't find excuses.  Find a way to start.  A better you is waiting.

A free trial membership is available.  Sign up today!

The Karate Academy is a Karate school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.  To find out more visit our website or Facebook page.

What our students say

This is what our students have to say about The Karate Academy.

W(beginner)

Marissa Muller
3 December 2014

Dear Sensei Soon.  It has been many years since I had to give up my many hours of training in order to complete my studies at medical school, and even more years after we first met in 1989. Being a proud mom of two healthy boys, they have ‘no choice’ but to join the Karate Academy! I have never had the chance to say THANK YOU for playing such a big role in my growing up – and to my Karate Academy family who played a huge role in creating the best I can be!  Till we meet again!   

The Karate Academy is a Karate school in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.  To find out more visit our website or Facebook page.

Grading syllabus for Godan (5th Dan)

5th Dan – Godan

KIHON

• A combination of techniques will be nominated

KATA

• Tokui kata: Choice of Jion, Bassai-dai, Empi, Kanku-dai, Hangetsu, Jitte and Tekki-Nidan.
• Required kata: Ji’in, Jitte, Chinte or Wankan (also Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan).

JIYU KUMITE

• Jiyu kumite

THESIS

• A thesis of at least five typed pages must be submitted to the Examination Panel at least two weeks prior to grading day. The theme can be determined by the candidate.

Grading syllabus for Yondan (4th Dan)

4th Dan – Yondan

KIHON

• A combination of techniques will be nominated

KATA

• Tokui kata: Choice of Jion, Bassai-dai, Empi, Kanku-dai, Hangetsu, Jitte and Tekki-Nidan.
• Required kata: Ji’in, Jitte, or Chinte, (also Heian Sandan, Heian Yondan, Heian Godan and Tekki Shodan, Tekki Nidan, Tekki Sandan).

JIYU KUMITE

• Jiyu kumite

THESIS

• A thesis of at least four typed pages must be submitted to the Examination Panel at least two weeks prior to grading day. The theme can be determined by the candidate.