🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – SHARON WALKER 🌟
Sharon Walker’s martial arts journey spans decades, beginning in 1975 and continuing through a powerful comeback that reignited her competitive career.
After returning to karate in 2016, she quickly re-established herself at provincial and national level, representing Gauteng and SA JKA on international stages. Her achievements include podium finishes in Mauritius and participation at the Shotocup World Championships.
🥋 4th Dan Karate
🥋 International Competitor
🥋 SA JKA Representative
🥋 Dojo Owner & Instructor
Sharon’s story is one of resilience, longevity and passion — bringing a deeply experienced perspective to her training session.
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*
📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html
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🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – KATJA BRUWER 🌟
Few names in South African judo carry as much respect as Katja Bruwer.
With over four decades dedicated to the art, she holds a 7th Dan ranking and is recognised as one of the most accomplished female judoka in the country. Her career spans both elite competition and high-level coaching, with international representation as both athlete and mentor.
🏆 7th Dan Judo
🏆 International Medalist
🏆 National Coach
Katja’s class will explore the deeper principles of judo — control, timing, balance, and efficiency — brought to life through decades of experience.
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*
📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html
19/06/2026
mastering the 12 essential karate kicks
19/06/2026
🥋 SERIES FINALE: THE BLACK BELT ISN’T THE END — IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING
After the pain.
After the repetition.
After the slow progress.
After the fear, the discipline, the setbacks, and the countless hours of unseen work…
Many people imagine that earning a black belt is the finish line.
In reality, it’s a new starting point.
A black belt doesn’t mean you’ve mastered karate. It means you’ve mastered the most difficult lesson of all:
You didn’t quit.
You showed up when training was hard.
You kept going when progress was slow.
You got back up after failure.
You learned to trust the process.
The black belt is not a reward for perfection.
It is recognition of perseverance, commitment, and character.
The students who reach black belt discover something surprising:
The goal was never the belt itself.
The goal was the person they became on the journey.
🥋 The belt may be black, but the path of learning never ends.
Have you enjoyed this series? Which lesson resonated with you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages
📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za
18/06/2026
🥋 BLACK BELTS TAKE YEARS (Part 9)
Many people dream about earning a black belt.
Few truly understand what it represents.
Years of training.
Thousands of repetitions.
Moments of success and moments of failure.
Discipline, commitment, perseverance, and sacrifice.
A black belt is not proof that someone has finished their journey.
It is proof that they refused to quit.
Karate rewards those who stay the course.
Series finale: The black belt isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning.
All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages
📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za
🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – SHARLE VERMAAK 🌟
Sharle Vermaak brings a unique combination of fitness expertise and advanced self-defence training, specialising in real-world protection systems.
Her background in Krav Maga and Israeli self-defence focuses on practical responses to high-pressure and high-risk situations, including armed threats and close-contact encounters.
🛡️ 2nd Dan Krav Maga
🛡️ Level 3 Instructor
🛡️ Israeli Self-Defence Specialist
🛡️ Fitness & Empowerment Coach
Her session is designed to build awareness, confidence and actionable self-protection skills that can be applied immediately.
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*
📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html
🌟 MEET THE INSTRUCTORS – MADELEIN COETZEE 🌟
Madelein Coetzee brings almost 30 years of karate experience into every class she teaches, supported by nearly two decades of coaching.
Her teaching style blends structure with encouragement, helping students progress steadily while enjoying the journey of martial arts.
🥋 4th Dan JKA Karate
🥋 Nearly 30 Years of Training
🥋 19+ Years Teaching Experience
🥋 Passionate About Empowering Others
She strongly believes that consistency, patience and a supportive environment are what create lasting growth in martial arts.
📅 15 August 2026
📍 Bracken Park Community Hall, Brackenhurst
💰 R550 including training, lunch, refreshments and event t-shirt*
📲 WhatsApp “BIAB” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.bushidosuits.co.za/the-beauty-is-a-beast.html
17/06/2026
🥋 YOU LOSE BEFORE YOU WIN (Part 8 )
Every karateka loses.
You lose sparring matches.
You make mistakes.
You get things wrong.
Sometimes you feel completely outclassed.
But those difficult moments teach lessons that success never can.
Failure develops humility. Failure develops resilience. Failure develops character.
The people who become strong are usually the ones who refused to quit after a setback.
Tomorrow: The truth about EARNING a black belt.
All our instructors are:
✅ First Aid Certified
✅ Police Cleared
✅ Safeguarding Accredited
✅ Experienced in teaching all ages
📍 Dojos in Bassonia & Brackenhurst
📞 WhatsApp “KARATE” to 061 071 4880
🌐 www.albertonjka.co.za | www.bassoniajka.co.za
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