Dorfman Karate

Dorfman Karate Dorfman Karate - South Africa's preeminent karate group. Authentic Japanese karate for all ages and

Dorfman Karate, established by winning father/son team Malcolm Dorfman Shihan and Shane Dorfman Sensei, is the Honbu (head) Dojo of Karatenomichi South Africa, the official representative and affiliate of Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF), headquartered in Japan. Dorfman Karate aims to impart the true essence of traditional karate by fusing the knowledge of Malcolm Shihan and Shane Sensei with

the core precepts of KWF karate devised by legendary Grandmaster Mikio Yahara.These teachings have the ultimate technical objective of creating complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit in order to deliver a single technique which is capable of incapacitating an opponent (ichigeki hitou). As we believe that a true karateka is a holistic being, our aim is to not only ensure that our members receive top technical instruction, but also become beneficiaries of all the valuable and deeper aspects of karate training. We believe that there is a place for everyone in our dojo irrespective of age, belt level, physical condition and/or level of competitiveness. Our classes are therefore designed to accommodate our members’ individual needs accordingly.

once again shot the lights out at the KWF SA junior champs topping the medal table by winning an amazing 30/48 divisio...
11/06/2026

once again shot the lights out at the KWF SA junior champs topping the medal table by winning an amazing 30/48 divisions.
Total medal count:
Gold - 30
Silver - 25
Bronze - 34
We also won top male and female competitor - Nate Gavin and Safiya Barklem respectively.

Well done to the team, Malcolm Shihan and I are so proud of them. Hard work pays off! Thank you to our superb DK instructors and also to the parents for your support, we realise the the sacrifices you make too.
Team Dorfman Karate for the win!

And from one set of to another - good luck Bafana Bafana! Go for it!

24/05/2026

Quite amazing. Over a million views just on this platform alone. Over 1.2m in total. Thanks for the support!

04/05/2026

After four decades in Parktown North, Malcolm Dorfman of Dorfman Karate begins a new chapter in a heritage space in Parkwood

03/05/2026

Another memory that popped up to add to the kicking series. This time using spinning to both avoid the attack and position oneself for the counter kick.

08/04/2026

Last night I focused on Heian Kata 1 and 2 (white and yellow belt grading kata, but important for all levels). Heian Kata are key to foundational technical development and progressive systematic learning with a view to learning bunkai (application of the movement for self-defence purposes).
For those that are familiar with the Kata in the video (Heian Nidan), you will note in KWF we step back on the first move rather than the traditional forward, a change implemented by Yahara Sensei, KWF grandmaster, 10th Dan.

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MALCOLM & SHANE DORFMAN MALCOLM DORFMAN 2 Cardigan Road, Parkwood (+27836512229) SHANE DORFMAN102 Corlett Drive Birnam (+27845818119)
Johannesburg
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