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Repetition in Training
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Repetition of a specific exercise or technique can sometimes become quite mundane. However, it is only through repetition that we can ultimately master anything. Some have said that one needs to practice something for 10 000 hours in order to master it. This is equal to 11.4 years, without any sleep or rest, which could…
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The Importance of Preparation
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It is that time of year – karate competitions, gasshuku’s and gradings! The year has started well for Winelands JKA team, winning a total of 20 medals (11 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze) at the Western Province Championship held in March. 12 of the Winelands JKA team members were chosen to represent WP at…
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Happy 2023!
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Oss Everyone and a happy 2023!Winelands JKA is looking forward to a great karate year ahead. Many local competitions and gasshuku’s are being planned for this year, as well as some international events. We are extremely excited for what lies ahead – watch this space!The beginning of each year can be quite interesting for a…
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At Winelands JKA we teach the art of Karate-do
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Oss everyone!At Winelands JKA we teach the art of Karate-do. The word “karate” meaning “empty hand” and “do” meaning “way”. Karate-Do can thus be translated (very simply) to “The Empty Hand Way”. It is not simply the developing of one’s body into a weapon in itself, but the word “way” brings a much deeper interpretation…
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Cape JKA Karate Grading
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Oss! The students from Winelands JKA in Durbanville took part in the Cape JKA karate grading at Maties Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Saturday 5 November. The grading is an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their karate skills in front of a panel of black belt senior instructors in order to progress to their next…
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Kiba Dachi
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Hi everyone! Recently the Winelands JKA Dojo classes have been focussed on building proper leg strength. One of the stances that are best for building leg strength (and which we have been practicing a lot) is Kiba Dachi. Kiba Dachi (or “horse riding stance”) provides great sideways strength and can be used to deliver side…
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Allen Fourie Memorial Championships
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Ossu everyone! For the next couple of weeks we will be training for the Allen Fourie Memorial Championships to be held in the Western Cape after a long hiatus due to covid related restrictions.Sensei Allen Fourie was a true legend and champion of JKA Karate in the Western Cape and South Africa and was responsible…
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Japan Karate Association
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Japan Karate Association (日本 空手 協会; Nihon Karate Kyokai; JKA; sometimes referred to simply as Kyokai 協会 in Japan) is one of the most influential Shotokan karate organizations in the world.[citation needed] It is also one of the oldest karate organizations continuously in operation until the present.[2]