08/04/2020
Sensei George Mokgatla was born on the 1st of September 1976 in Vereeniging and was raised by his mother. He started to practice karate as a youngster for self-defence to protect his family, as he also have a younger brother. Reflecting back on these times, still fills him up with gratitude to have been able to have learned this humble sport.
His official karate career started in 1989 with JKA organisation, where he trained under the leadership of the late Sensei Giles Lelahla, who was affiliated under late Sensei Stan Schmith. They later joined Sensei Norman Robinson. Due to his late sensei’s Giles work commitments, he left the dojo to Sensei George, who continued with the dojo and met Sensei James Vermaak, practicing Gojo-Ryu. He trained and graded under him until 3rd Dan Black Belt, where after he joined JSKA in 2017.
The values he gained from the principles of karate, respect honour and dedication, served him well in his life as an adult, when he started a career in die South African Police Academy. Now being a Sergeant in the SAPS, stationed in Vereeniging and being appointed as Sector Commander for Sector 2, he is one of the most respected public figures in our community in all suburbs.
His involvement with the youth during his public appearances at schools, focus on bullying and to place emphasis on integrity, honesty and self-respect. He has learned that karate teaches you how to be responsible, build your confidence and concentration and develops all senses in the human being. Karate will teaches you how to deal with different situations without being aggressive and enable you to avoid trouble and hostile situations. Karate is a life time sport for all seasons where you can accomplish the highest levels of achievements.
Sensei George is a humble kind person, who dedicates his life to his family, work and sport. His aim is to serves the community further by giving others the opportunity to become karateka’s and enjoy the self-worth and opportunities this sport has to offer.
Having two dojo’s, one in midtown Vereeniging for all the school children of the three major schools in the immediate vicinity and also a second dojo in Sasolburg, combined with a fully equipped gym,– gives him the opportunity to train, teach and promote the benefits karate can offer.
Please feel free to contact Sensei George for more information to join any of the two dojos. Looking forward to meet and introduce you to our karate community. Enrol now – phone us on 083 790 3022
