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SOUTH AFRICA’S PRE-EMINENT KARATE GROUP

Don't miss the opportunity to train at Dorfman Karate, South Africa's pre-eminent karate group, either in Parktown North with the Deputy Grandmaster of KWF (Worldwide), Chief Instructor of KWF-SA and Africa & Asia Regional Director of World Shotokan Karatedo Association - 9th Dan Malcolm Shihan; or in  Melrose (Birnam) with 8-time world karate champion, former South African Protea captain, Japanese certified A-grade instructor, Assistant Chief Instructor KWF-SA and Member of KWF Supreme Master Panel  - 7th Dan Dr Shane Dorfman Shihan.

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June 14, 2024

DORFMAN KARATE TOPS MEDAL TABLE AT KWF SA JUNIOR CHAMPS AGAIN

Spectacular results from our team. We will be profiling our top performers in the coming days/weeks. TOP FOUR TEAM MEDAL TALLY 1. Dorfman (DOR) – 86 Total – 27 Gold2. Zimbabwe (ZIM) –...

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October 25, 2023

Dorfman Karate Excel at World Champs

Despite sending a small contingent to the KWF world champs, every single Dorfman karate junior member won a medal. Congratulations to: Aadam Tayob – 2x gold medalist ((6-7 years kata and ippon kumite)...

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Testimonials

  • My son has been trained by Shane Sensei since he was 5 years old and karate has become a big part of his life. He has learnt self discipline, respect and the art has given him a drive to do better, not just in the dojo, but in all areas of his life. I am grateful to the whole team at Dorfman Karate for being role models to my young man. Helen Desbois (Show co-host: Mix93.8FM, 2018 Woman Of The Year - Media)
  • A nurturing professional environment where kids learn discipline, respect and fitness. With some fun thrown in. I find Sensei Shane insightful and patient and willing to work around any personal limitations to optimise his students in the art of karate. Dr D Gulan (7th kyu, Paediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and mum to Benji - 5 years old)
  • As a Dorfman karate member of 10 years, I can truly say the experience has been transformational. Not only has my Karate achieved new heights, but I have gained a successful, Budo mindset which can be applied to any area of life. This has been engrained through the expert tutelage of both Sensei Shane and Sensei Malcolm, through their continuous involvement in my development. A. Rakusin (2nd Dan)
  • We would like to highly recommend Dorfman Karate. The level of competency, care and structured development of our 7 year old son has been brilliant. Not only has he had consistent growth in his karate capabilities, but he has also become more confident within himself. Thank you to Sensei Shane and the team. T. Kunze (Neuroscience coach and mum to Thomas - 7 years old)
  • Having practised the art of karate for 17 years has given me a way of life with far reaching benefits not only from a physical and self defence standpoint, but also the cognitive benefits - self control and discipline which spill over into all areas of life. Sensei Malcolm and Sensei Shane are OUTSTANDING instructors! I wouldn't train anywhere else. B. Rakusin (2nd Dan)

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