Welcome to Best Karate Pretoria

We teach traditional Japanese Karate-Do. Shotokan Karate is a powerful and disciplined form of unarmed self-defense that focuses on punching, kicking, blocking, and striking.

Practicing karate helps improve concentration, coordination, and discipline. It also encourages strong moral values like character, sincerity, effort, respect, and self-control. Karate is suitable for all ages and is a practical skill for self-defense.

Classes are led by Desmond Sensei (7th Dan), a former Border & Northern Transvaal All Styles and JKA South African champion. Training sessions take place twice a week at several dojos located in Zambesi, Rietfontein-North, Pretoria West (with Sensei Eddie Cordier, 5th Dan), and Les Marais (with Sensei André Wessels, 6th Dan).

Best Karate Dojo's

Rietfontein

Classes conducted by
Sensei Desmond

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Les Marais

Classes conducted by
Sensei Andre

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Zambezi

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Pretoria West

Classes conducted by
Sensei Eddie

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Best Karate Instructors

Sensei Desmond van den Doel

7th Dan

Sensei André Wessels

6th Dan

Sensei Eddie Cordier

5th Dan

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need experience or a certain age to start karate?

No. Our dojo’s is open to everyone from ages 6 and up and experience levels. It’s never too late to start, and our dojos offer beginner classes for both children and adults. Contact us to get started.

Yes. Karate teaches techniques designed to disable an attacker using speed, coordination, and precision. It also emphasizes mental skills like awareness and conflict avoidance.

Training usually consists of:

  • Kihon (basics) – foundational blocks, strikes, stances

  • Kata (forms) – solo sequences of movements that teach technique and flow

  • Kumite (sparring) – practicing those techniques in controlled, often pre-arranged or light-contact scenarios

Karate is safe when taught responsibly. Most injuries are minor, like bruises, and instructors emphasize proper technique, warm-ups, and gradual progression.

Absolutely. Karate training enhances strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and balance. Plus, it develops mental focus and discipline.

Visit one of our dojo’s closest to you and we’ll guide you through the process.

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