Judo classes for scholars and adult6s

Kano Institute of Judo is one of the oldest dojos in the country. Established in 1953 by Sensei Joe Knoester. His two sons Oscar and Carlo have taken the family business to new heights. Both have refereed at the Olympics. Oscar for South Africa and Carlo for Australia. Both have their 6th Dan in Judo. They have both produced many national and international players over the years. Oscar's daughter Skye and Carlo'son Calvin are both international players. Oscar is a national coach and has been doing Judo since 1966. He started coaching under the supervision of Sensei Joe since the age of 14. From the age of 13 till he retired from competition he has always been in the provincial team. He has represented South Africa numerous times in the national team. He has thone of the strongest senior dojos in the country. He coaches children from 3 years of age to masters. Call Sensei Oscar for the judo class times on 0835290174 or pop him a email at oscarknoester2@gmail. com.

We have classes at St. Johns College, The Ridge School Westcliff, Parkview Primary and Senior school, St. Peters, Saints in Randburg, St Martins in Risana South of Joburg. Cedarwood and Leeuwkop Kyalami area. North Sands in Broadacres and Crawford Lonehill.

We offer judo lessons to children and adults at recreational and high performance level. Our programmes are designed and supported by highly knowledgeable individuals like Dr Louis Nolte (PhD: Sport Management) and Coach Devon Cook. Our coaches are registered with South Africa's national judo federation, and range from national championship medal winners to international medal winners and Olympic Games participants. We also incorporate self defence skills and lessons, and offer courses from time-to-time. Our classes take place in the evenings Monday to Thursday as well as morning classes on Saturdays. We provide judo classes at various pre-schools and primary schools in Pretoria to prepare younger players to join our more advanced judo training aimed at competitive participation.

Ritoru Tatsu Freestyle Judo Kempton Park Dojo, is a strong believer of Judo as it ought to be - Traditional Kodokan Judo and Judo For All South Africa. Member of the national & international Judo Organizations and Bodies and representative of: Freestyle Judo South Africa Orgaization Alliance & Judo For All South Africa Martial Arts South Africa (MASA) World Judo Federation (WJF) International Freestyle Judo Alliance Judo For All UK Judo with old Kodokan Judo Rule sets. We are working to spread the message of Judo For All training in Traditional Kodokan Judo For All ages. The World Judo Federation does not apply Olympic competition rules. Instead, the older Kodokan rules are used, grip on trousers are allowed and more time on groundwork (Newaza) . We want to: - Work for Traditional Kodokan Judo in South Africa - In the long run be able to participate in international competitions, Shiai and Kata with a South Africa WJF Team - Annually arrange Kata courses

We offer self defense to old and young. We offer classes from the age of 5 and up. We have Players with National colors and Provisional colors that compete internationally and nationally. Great fun and we don't judge. Our moto is if you don't have fun we have failed. We cater for the family as well as individually. 1st two practices are for free