The Seiwa Kai HQ dojo is situated in the middle of Tableview Cape Town . Address 59 Erica Road Tableview . Instruction is given in a safe environment and with personal supervision -
Every successful dojo revolves round having excellent support from both senior students and parents Seiwa Kai Western Cape is no exception , as both western province as well as the Boland have there own karate committee that assist Peter Klipfel shihan drive karate forward . The main aim of both the administrative committees is to see that the students are able to benefit from finances gained through the dojo .
Ballet and PilatesClasses are conducted during the day as well as Monday and Wednesday Nights. Jennifer has over 30 years of teaching experience to assist those doing Ballet as well as Pilates. JOIN NOW
For more information contact Jennifer on email or Telephone 021 5575387
Peter Klipfel Shihan maintains strict control when it comes to upholding the standard and safety during the training Goju Ryu karate .The Main aim of this karate dojo is to bring together members of the public that are willing to partake in a sport that only has one enemy - YOURSELF. This is a great sport to teach a child leadership skills and to make them believe in themselves
Seiwa Kai Dojo offers
A safe venue to train under professional supervision
A friendly Atmosphere
Training equipment to enhance karate capabilities.
Traditional dojo atmosphere
Karate camps and seminars
Karate camps
Extra Classes
Overseas Travel
Tournaments - Local / National & International
Karate practice is for the perfection of the art of Self Defense as well as tournament orientation All the latest training methods are used to keep the student , agile ,flexible and strong and at the same time enjoying every class. Training methods are constantly changing , to give each student the best , so they may achieve the ultimate goal.
Tradition at the Dojo
Seiza is done at certain major events that occur at the dojo . this is done to maintain the budo atmosphere . Most times the bowing is done standing up. There are students from every religion that practice at the dojo therefore we abstain from the Japanese formal ceremony so that no one is offended .
Dojo Etiquette is enforced 100% so that children are taught from young to respect senior members whether it be age or rank. There are dojo's in South Africa that practice or rather implement Eastern Religions into the style, hoping this will make them more Japanese or give them extra whatever .However the onus is on the student whether they want to get involved in that aspect of karate or not. We are a Western Christian Karate dojo upholding only the etiquette of karate and preserving what was handed to us so that the next generation may benefit .
Also see information regarding dojo Etiquette , and Dojo rules and regulations.
As karate is fast becoming a Olympic sport , the latest trend is towards tournaments and International travel . The dojo is not militaristic , but there is a understanding amongst the students to do what is right, with regard to ethics. We uphold the use of Japanese terminology , which is also available on this web site , should a student wish to print it out.
Appearance and Character Building
It is important to build on the student's appearance .It is important to hear comments from outsiders like " I would like to do karate like that student " or " They are in a different league " Can you imagine watching a play or a ballet with the participants having a very poor acting ability. While it is also very important to be able to be a all round fighter image is very important.
DOJO's - WHERE ARE THEY ?
Dojos are now open in the following areas in Western Province and the Boland Tableview Parklands Edgemead Brackenfell For more information contact Shihan Peter Klipfel cell - 082 876 2516\ peterklipfel@seiwakai.co.za
