Shorin-Ji Martial Arts & Fitness Centre

Shorin-Ji Martial Arts & Fitness Centre A unique indoor and outdoor fitness experience, blending together Kick Boxing and Personal Fitness Training, improving fitness, weight loss and toning.

About Ian Arendse:
Cape Town is the home and birthplace of Sensei Ian Arendse, whose love of the Martial Arts led him in search of a Martial Arts School. He found Shukokai karate in 1973 and trained under Sensei Herbie Mongale, a member of the Springbok Team from 1977 to 1983. Having been awarded the best student in his three previous gradings, Sensei Ian was awarded his black belt in 1983 and moved to train with Sensei Chris Thompson. In 1986 he trained with movie stars Chuck Norris, Nasty Anderson, Billy Blanks (Tae Bo) and Bill (Super Foot) Wallace (USA). In 1997 he trained with the last ninja Grand Master, Master Masaaki Hatsumi (Japan). In 1999 he trained with esteemed instructors Sensei Mario Higoanna (Gojo Ryu), Master Hirokazu Kanazawa and twice world kumite (Fighting) champion Murakami from shotakan (Japan) in 2000. His experience in Traditional Karate such as Shukokai, Goju Ryu and Shotokan, as well as non-traditional styles such as kickboxing, grappling and Tai Boxing has contributed to his level of mastery. He is also a personal fitness trainer and teaches Kick Box Fitness, a program which integrates Kick Boxing, Thai Boxing and Karate. Sensei Ian has successfully competed at both provincial and national levels and was selected from the 1996 South African Team to compete in USA. The Shorin-Ji School of Karate was founded in Bergvliet in 1999 by Sensei Ian Arendse. The School has grown to be an esteemed Karate School, training both adults and Children in the Martial Arts.

WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR, BUT WE CAN BE PREPARED.With the recent tragic murders of women in South Africa, the r...
17/09/2026

WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR, BUT WE CAN BE PREPARED.

With the recent tragic murders of women in South Africa, the reality of personal safety has once again hit close to home.

In response to these growing concerns around crime and personal safety, Shorin-Ji offers practical self-defence courses and workshops for corporates, schools and community groups.

We can’t always control the situations we find ourselves in, but we can learn how to recognise danger, stay aware, respond under pressure and create an opportunity to escape.

This workshop is about practical skills, awareness and confidence — helping women and children feel more prepared in an unpredictable world.

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Bergvliet Primary School Hall
Ian: 082 710 7734

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A few pics and snippets from the Development tournament we hosted over the weekend. Well done to all the amazing fighter...
10/09/2026

A few pics and snippets from the Development tournament we hosted over the weekend.

Well done to all the amazing fighters who competed and congratulations to our fighters for giving it their all and was awarded silver and gold medals.

Thanks to all that helped make the event successful, and a big thank you to all those who came out to support the event.

heres to many more.

Come show support to our local fighters in the Shorin-Ji development tournament this weekend.
03/09/2026

Come show support to our local fighters in the Shorin-Ji development tournament this weekend.

🥊 KICKBOXING TATAMI DEVELOPMENT – ROUND 6! 🥊Get ready for another exciting day of action at Shorin-Ji Martial Arts & Fit...
26/08/2026

🥊 KICKBOXING TATAMI DEVELOPMENT – ROUND 6! 🥊

Get ready for another exciting day of action at Shorin-Ji Martial Arts & Fitness Centre!

📅 5 September 2026
⏰ 09:00
📍 Bergvliet Primary School Hall
🎟️ Spectators: R50

Come support the fighters and experience the action! 🔥

For more info: Ian – 082 710 7734

05/08/2026

Address

20 Childrens Way
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 20:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:30
Thursday 08:00 - 20:30
Friday 08:00 - 20:30
Saturday 08:00 - 20:30

Telephone

+27827107734

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