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WHAT DOES A BLACK BELT REPRESENT?

Skill, Dedication, Respect, Confidence, Discipline, Success, Determination, Self Esteem, Focus, Self Discipline, the ability to defend oneself and others, Leadership skills, Self Control.

“Is there any other sport that is an extracurricular activity, leadership  and self development program all in one, that leaves you with a black belt at the end of it which no one can ever take away from you, the ability to defend yourself and others and promote going round doing acts of random kindness?”

 

SENSEI DIRK ACKERMAN

·   Sensei Dirk Ackerman, 4th Dan

·   Qualified Cost and Management Accountant & Part Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

·   Karate Instructor and owner of JION.

·   Has been doing karate for 32 years.

·   Western Province Representative for many years.

·   Successfully completed the WSKF (Kensho Sei) instructors course

·   2 times South African WSKF Senior Open Kata and Kumite Champion.

·   Silver and Bronze Medallist at WSKF World Championship in Tokyo Japan 2007.

 

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PREPARED FOR LIFE

The more your child is prepared for life, the more he will excel in life. Traditional Karate will teach your whole child - BODY, MIND, SPIRIT. Its great physical activity and self-defense training. Your child will develop mental toughness and better concentration and discipline. His or her spirit will grow stronger, improving self-confidence and self-esteem. Our curriculum is age-appropriate; our instructors are professionals; and our kid’s programs are GREAT FUN.

 

WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY

 

“Logan started Karate to learn Self Defence. To date he is a lot more disciplined and focused.”

 

 

“The reason I got Jake to start karate is the art of the sport. The discipline and focus it brings to the student and positive inspiration from the sensei. Jake has benefited in terms of his confidence and strives to do his best in everything he does. He perseveres and does not give up on anything and does not accept failure. He is hard on himself with everything he does if he does not give a 110 percent. He cant wait for his classes and this is due to the fact that you are an unbelievable sensei who puts your students before you put yourself by unselfishly giving up your time to ensure that the student perfects his \ her katas. Even as a bystander you are a pleasure to watch how you teach.”

 

“David was a rough and tumble little boy that loved all the outdoor physical activity.  He joined Jion after trying a variety of other sports including gymnastics and canoeing.  Karate sparked a love in David.  He has grown into a super strong, fit young guy.  Karate has helped him focus his youthful energy and given him stamina and perseverance.  After an intense personal tragedy, Karate has given David a wonderful outlet for his pain and frustration.  Now training for his black belt, he has a wonderful sense of achievement and a goal to work towards.”

 

 

JION AFFILIATES TO

Jion affiliates to The World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation.  Headed by 8th Dan Kasuya Sensei of Japan. Sensei Nigel Jackson 8th Dan and Sensei Allan Strates 6th Dan are Sensei Dirk’s Senior Instructors.

To ensure participation at the highest level JION also belongs and affiliates to Karate Western Province (KAWP) and Karate South Africa (KSA) who in turns affiliates to The World Karate Federation (WKF).

 

Sensei Dirk is also a member of the National Association for Professional Martial Artists (NAPMA).

“I’m happy to see martial arts instructors are creating higher educational standards for safety and professionalism through NAPMA’s ACMA. It’s the right idea at the right time.”

Arnold Scharzenegger Governor of California

 

SUCCESS BREEDS SUCCESS

Whether you goal is to own a black belt, to learn a martial art or self defence, to do a healthy activity to stay fit for life or to compete and become a champion. Whether you want a safe after school activity that teaches your child respect, determination, self control and perseverance or a fit for life lifestyle activity that gives you something that no one can ever take away from you. Karate is no ordinary sport where you can get all the above and more. I believe you have found the right place to achieve every single goal you may have.

 

Call us now to schedule two FREE no obligation trial classes. +27 84 515 4722

 

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