Yuishinkai & Ryukyu Kobujutsu South Africa

02/06/2026

We are honoured once again to be invited by to participate in their Japanese Festival at to promote Japanese culture.

We will be demonstrating on Sunday the 7th of June at 14:00

We look forward to sharing this very special Japanese martial art to all of you!

Thank you to the Embassy of Japan for allowing us to use their poster template.

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05/05/2026

Some of the Cape Town members who presented themselves for grading. Congratulations to

G Crous ハ級
H Rhodes ハ級
H Sherwin 六級
Q Coert 五級
G Muller ニ級

Grading panel
L Jardine Shihan 六段
N Kew Sensei 四段
P Weinberg Sensei 三段

#唯心会空手道 #琉球古武術保存振興会

17/04/2026

Today Shihan Lee Jardine and Wits club members, Mr Gabriel Katz, Ms Asanda Msomi & Mr Mzati Chikoko (unfortunately had to leave early) attended an Exchange Event hosted by to meet Olympic Gold Medalist Haruka Kitaguchi.

It was an event to meet and strengthen sporting ties between South Africa and Japan.

The Association thanks the Embassy of Japan for this special opportunity and we wish Ms Kitaguchi all the best in her training going forward!

18/02/2026

It is with great sadness to be informed of the passing of Ikegaya Shihan.

Jardine Hanshi says that he was O’Sensei’s training partner and was known for his incredible punching prowess. He was also the 2nd Shihan to visit South Africa with Inoue O’Sensei in 1985.

He was also a sushi chef by trade and even showcased his skill to our members back then.

The South African branch is forever grateful for Ikegaya Shihan for sharing special times together.

19/01/2026

We welcome new students in 2026 as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Edward Jardine Hanshi established Yuishinkai Karatedo and Ryukyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinko Kai South Africa in 1976 with the blessing of his teacher Gansho Inoue O’Sensei.

Beginners classes will start in February. We would love to have you be a part in this special year of training and celebrations!

#唯心会 #琉球古武術保存振興会

06/12/2025

Summer Kyu Grade Examinations and Winter Black Belt Examination results

Congratulations to all participants

Black Belt

G Katz 弐段
P Bulasigobo 初段
D Kreutzveldt 初段
N Mazwi 初段
M Brown 一級
C Pinnock 一級

Black Belt Grading Panel

Lee Jardine Shihan 六段
Gilbert Macquet Shibucho 伍段
Sidney Johnson Sensei 伍段
Max Blecher Sensei 伍段
Isaac Maila Sensei 伍段
Alvin Hon Sensei 伍段
Nicolas Kew Sensei 四段

Kyu Grades
L Leo ⁩ 三級
A Barnard⁩ 五級
K Moyo⁩　五級
R Imbayarwo⁩ 五級
N Christopher 六級
C Coleman 六級
Z Marie 五級
K Madibeng 六級
M Edelstein 七級
T Letoane 七級
M Limbada 七級
Z Limbada 七級
N Malinga 七級
A Mavhunga 七級
N Vilane 七級
A Msomi　七級
E Nhlengwetwa 七級
V Singh 七級
A Vawda 七級
I Khoza 八級
K Ramburuth 八級

Junior Facilitators
Benjamin Lopes Da Silva 参段
Gabriel Katz 弐段
Donovan Sen 初段

Kyu Grade Examination Panel
Lee Jardine Shihan 六段
Sidney Johnson Sensei 五段
Isaac Maila Sensei 五段
Alvin Hon Sensei 五段
Alberto Pontiggia Sensei 四段

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27/11/2025

Earlier this month, Branch Chief Lee Jardine Shihan was invited by the Finland Ryukyu Kobujutsu Branch to share his expertise during a weekend seminar.

The programme was led jointly by Jardine Shihan and Finnish Branch Chief Lasse Leino Shidoin, with the event generously hosted by .

The South African and Finnish branches have long enjoyed a special relationship, rooted in the close friendship between Edward Jardine Hanshi and Ilpo Jalamo Shihan—both students of Gansho Inoue O’Sensei—who established Yuishinkai Karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinko Kai in their respective countries.

One of the key aims of this seminar was to continue strengthening and developing the important ties between South Africa and Finland.

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15/11/2025

12/11/2025

Okabayashi Shihan performing Tsukensh*tahaku no Sai.

23/10/2025

Throw back to the Kumejima group trip to the 2019 International Ryukyu Kobujutsu seminar. The birthplace of Taira Shinken Sensei, the founder of Ryukyu Kobujutsu Hozon Shinko Kai. The group was lead by Edward Jardine Hanshi (then Shihan).

#武道 #空手 #唯心会 #唯心会空手 #琉球古武術保存振興会 #琉球古武道 #琉球古武術 #🇿🇦 #平信賢 #井上元勝 #井上貴勝