Dojo wants to stop GBV

Shotokane Dojo offers women self-defence lessons

December 3, 2020

Johann Badenhorst 1 minute read

The sensei said he wants women to feel safer in their everyday life.

In an attempt to curb the widespread epidemic of gender-based violence in South Africa, Michael Cindi of the Pan African Shotokan Karate Federation’s head quarters in Selcourt is offering self-defence classes to women.
In the classes, women learn a variety of moves to protect them from a potential attack.

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Cindi takes them through some of the essential kata moves, while keeping a close eye to ensure they all have the perfect form.

Sensei Michael Cindi took his students through a variety of kata moves.

“There is a problem with violence against women in this country and we need to do all we can to put a stop to it.
“We offer classes here every day of the week except for Tuesdays, and I encourage women of all ages to join.”