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Kobujutso Karate with Weapons

Kobujutso is the Japanese term for “Traditional Martial Arts’. It is a form of karate that is a combination of open or empty hand techniques, and the proficient training in the use of weapons inspired from domestic and farm tools. Here are two of our teenage students demonstrating the use of the sai (a set of dagger-shaped truncheons) and the bō (a very tall and long staff or stick weapon): For more about classes in Johannesburg in Kobujutso Karate, contact your… Read More »Kobujutso Karate with Weapons

Bowing and Uniforms in Martial Arts

Learning the arts such as taiji and or martial arts has many interesting facets. One of the most fascinating is the aspect of bowing. What is bowing ? What does it mean? Why do we do it? Is it a gesture which has been handed down through generations? Before reading further, have a think about what it means to you. Significance of Bowing in Tai Chi and Karate Bowing at the door when entering the class is a sign of… Read More »Bowing and Uniforms in Martial Arts

Credo for Mings Martial Arts Academy Johannesburg

Mission To teach all people wanting to learn about taiji and martial arts, its tradition, origin and culture. To provide information on emerging medical related studies and the healing properties of taiji creating health, positivity and contentment in our community, regardless of race, religion, gender, and status. To propagate taiji and martial arts in its history, tradition and culture. To keep open minded and to create positive thought patterns in the journey of the tao. Purpose To provide a safe… Read More »Credo for Mings Martial Arts Academy Johannesburg

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Testimonial about Karate Classes with Leo in Johannesburg

Sifu Leo Low Ming received this message from the father of his long time Karate students, Ben and Sam: “Hi Leo, Our family will head overseas for a year of living, schooling and working. We hope to be back thereafter, ready for more of your classes. Many thanks thus far for your patience and skill as teacher to Ben and Sam. I know that they will miss your classes. We hope we can find a way to continue with karate… Read More »Testimonial about Karate Classes with Leo in Johannesburg

Our Venue for Karate Lessons in Parkview, Johannesburg

We offer Kobujutsu Karate lessons at both Parkview Junior School and at Parkview Senior School Lessons at Parkview Junior School are held inside the school hall, with lots of natural light from high windows and ample fresh air. The hall has more than enough space to allow kids to run around and do their workouts. At Parkview Senior School, lessons are held inside the wooden floored school hall. There is plenty of space for running and workouts. Lots of natural… Read More »Our Venue for Karate Lessons in Parkview, Johannesburg

Our Venue for Tai Chi and Karate Lessons in Parkview, Johannesburg

The beautiful school grounds of Parktown Girls High in Parkview, with many old, large trees, is the venue for our tai chi and karate classes. Three times a week, we enjoy the quiet of the school after the students have left for the day. In summer we have tai chi lessons on the grass field, under the shade of the big Oak Tree, and karate in the Studio. You can hear the birds chirping and a few cicadas singing as… Read More »Our Venue for Tai Chi and Karate Lessons in Parkview, Johannesburg