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South Africa: Thriving Township Karate Dojos Have Struggle Roots
Goju Kai karate began as secret township training under apartheid and now offers youth international competition and education opportunities, with many sponsored into top Cape Town schools.
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Thriving Township Karate Dojos Have Struggle Roots
“Karate is not only about kicking and punching but also building the character of the individual” South Africa (15 December 2025) – Peter Brandon started teaching karate to a small group of men in a Nyanga hall in the late 1960s, often by candlelight. Today, the students at Goju Kai Africa dojos come from across Cape Town’s townships and take part in international competitions. “I saw a group of men training on the side of the road in Nyanga,”…
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