Tora Dojo

Tora Dojo Tora Dojo is a karate, kubudo and self defense school located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We follow the Okinawan style of Shorin-ryu Shorinkan

🥋 Tora Dojo Shines at the WUKF Eastern Cape Karate & Kobudo League Round II 🥋We are incredibly proud of our nine Tora Do...
01/06/2026

🥋 Tora Dojo Shines at the WUKF Eastern Cape Karate & Kobudo League Round II 🥋

We are incredibly proud of our nine Tora Dojo members who recently participated in the WUKF Eastern Cape Karate & Kobudo League Round II.

Together, our competitors achieved an outstanding result, bringing home:
🥇 5 Gold Medals
🥈 9 Silver Medals
🥉 1 Bronze Medal

While the medals are a fantastic achievement, the true victory lies in having the courage to step onto the tatami and compete. It takes determination, discipline, and strength of character to test yourself in front of judges, opponents, and spectators. Every competitor who participated demonstrated these qualities, and we congratulate each and every one of you.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the rest of our dojo family who supported, encouraged, and helped prepare our athletes. Success is built through teamwork, and your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Finally, a special thank you to Sensei Karl for hosting another fantastic event and providing competitors with an excellent platform to showcase their skills.

Congratulations to all our participants – your hard work and dedication continue to make Tora Dojo proud! 👏🥋

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students ...
18/05/2026

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.
Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students build confidence in their technical ability. Through calisthenics, body conditioning, and practical self-defense, we develop awareness, strength, and stamina, empowering our students to face life’s challenges with confidence beyond the dojo.
Come and join our karate family of dedicated instructors and students.

Walk in and see for yourself:
📍 Monday or Wednesday before 17:15
📍 Saturday before 08:00

Call or WhatsApp Graeme: 082 556 4043
Visit us at: The Dojo, 237 Villiers Road, Walmer, Gqeberha

Your first month of lessons are free.

Tora Dojo participated at the WUKF National Championship in Gqeberha from 30 April to 3 May 2026 🥋Our dedicated karateka...
04/05/2026

Tora Dojo participated at the WUKF National Championship in Gqeberha from 30 April to 3 May 2026 🥋

Our dedicated karateka delivered outstanding performances across kumite, kata, and kobudo, bringing home an incredible medal haul:
🥇 3 Gold
🥈 6 Silver
🥉 1 Bronze

We are immensely proud of the hard work, discipline, and spirit shown by every competitor.

Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan, to which Tora Dojo is affiliated, was also the top performing karate style at the event.

A big thank you to WUKF for hosting a well-organised and memorable event. We’re already looking forward to stepping onto the tatami again next year!

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students ...
25/04/2026

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.
Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students build confidence in their technical ability. Through calisthenics, body conditioning, and practical self-defense, we develop awareness, strength, and stamina, empowering our students to face life’s challenges with confidence beyond the dojo.
Come and join our karate family of dedicated instructors and students.
Walk in and see for yourself:
📍 Monday or Wednesday before 17:15
📍 Saturday before 08:00
Your first month of lessons are free.

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students ...
16/04/2026

At Tora Dojo, karate is a means to teach confidence.

Our measured approach, using belts to mark progress, helps students build confidence in their technical ability. Through calisthenics, body conditioning, and practical self-defense, we develop awareness, strength, and stamina, empowering our students to face life’s challenges with confidence beyond the dojo.

Come and join our karate family of dedicated instructors and students.

Walk in and see for yourself:
📍 Monday or Wednesday before 17:15
📍 Saturday before 08:00

Your first month of lessons are free.

28/03/2026

Some people think karate is about fighting.

It’s not.

It’s about showing up on the days you don’t feel like it.

It’s about doing hard things, over and over again, until they become part of who you are.

It’s about learning control - not just of your body, but of your emotions.

Because life will test you.
And when it does, you fall back on what you’ve practiced.

That’s why we train.

Kumite has always been my first love in karate as it the most dynamic and exciting aspects of karate training. Often tra...
28/03/2026

Kumite has always been my first love in karate as it the most dynamic and exciting aspects of karate training. Often translated as “sparring” or “meeting of hands,” kumite is where techniques move beyond repetition and begin to take on real meaning. It is the testing ground where timing, distance, control, and intent come together. While kata builds structure, kumite is where a karateka learns how to apply those skills under pressure.

My karate journey, particularly in the kumite aspect, has been full of ups and downs. At times I have felt on top of the world only to be humbled in the next competition or sparring session. What I have discovered in three decades of karate is that being in a comfort zone is a terrible place to be. It is only when you are out of your comfort zone, when you are under pressure, that you really learn to fight.

Being able to fight under pressure is the objective of all combat training. You can learn a whole host of techniques but if you can not apply them under extreme pressure then all that training is wasted.

Kumite is not for everybody. If you have started karate it is because you want to learn to defend yourself and therefor you are willing to fight.

Click here to read the full article: https://toradojo.co.za/2026/03/28/kumite-part-1-what-makes-a-good-fighter/

On 21 February Sensei Graeme participated in the 2026 WUKF Eastern Cape Karate & Kobudo League competition at the 1820 S...
27/03/2026

On 21 February Sensei Graeme participated in the 2026 WUKF Eastern Cape Karate & Kobudo League competition at the 1820 Settlers Monument in Grahamstown/Makanda. He did a phenomenal job and earned a gold medal for kata, a gold medal for kumite and a silver medal for short weapons (kobudo).

Congratulations to all the students at Tora Dojo who successfully completed their first term grading on 25 March!Your st...
26/03/2026

Congratulations to all the students at Tora Dojo who successfully completed their first term grading on 25 March!

Your strong showing on the day was a true reflection of your dedication, discipline, and hard work over the past few months. It was fantastic to see not only your technical skills, but also your confidence and spirit on display.

What stood out most was the clear growth and significant improvement from your previous grading, a testament to your commitment to continuous progress. Keep pushing forward, stay focused, and continue striving for excellence.

Well done to you all! 👊🥋

A Karate instructor is traditionally called a Sensei.The word Sensei (先生) is Japanese and translates literally as “one w...
16/03/2026

A Karate instructor is traditionally called a Sensei.

The word Sensei (先生) is Japanese and translates literally as “one who has gone before.” It does not simply mean “teacher”. It refers to someone who has walked the path ahead of the student and now guides others along that same journey.

As a Sensei you are carrying on a tradition that has been around for nearly 300 years and many, many generations.

It is now your responsibility to ensure the continuation of this incredible martial art and maintain the standards and principles that have come from those before you.

A Sensei is not merely a technician, but a custodian of history, character, discipline, and spirit.

Keep in mind that the techniques that you are teaching are tried and tested by generations of martial artists. The techniques that you learn were used by warriors, policeman, sports combatants and even street fighters. Click here to read the full article: https://toradojo.co.za/2026/03/16/what-is-a-sensei/

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237 Villiers Road, Walmer
Port Elizabeth
6001

Opening Hours

Monday 17:15 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 11:00

Telephone

+27825564043

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