About SAKKA
SAKKA is a national branch with a focus on building and disciplining individuals through karate by providing pure karate service to all, irrespective of race, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, or gender.
SAKKA was established in 2023 after realizing the need to expand Limpopo Kyokushin Karate Academy to Gauteng and Northwest by its founder Mr. Molefi Moloto with assistance from Mr. Koena Mokgehle and Mr. Solly Leboho. The word 'SAKKA' means South African Kyokushinkai Karate Academy. SAKKA's motto is The Only Hard Way Is The Kyokushin Way, No Pain No Gain
because we believe that the whole world is one family so, may all be strong, fit, disciplined, and happy.
VISION
- To empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate discipline, confidence, and resilience through the practice of martial arts, fostering a community of respect, integrity, and personal growth.
- To grow and expand karate throughout the republic of South Africa and create values based on respect, discipline, and obedience
MISSION
- To educate and train young and adults to become responsible and law-abiding citizens and to teach them the values of humanity (Ubuntu) and the importance of self-control and respect and to establish karate clubs (Dojos) at less privileged communities
- Provide high-quality karate instruction that emphasizes technical proficiency, physical fitness, and mental discipline, tailored to the needs and goals of each student.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged to push beyond their comfort zones.
- Instill core values of integrity, humility, and perseverance, guiding students to apply martial arts principles in their daily lives and interactions.
- Promote physical and mental well-being through regular training, mindfulness practices, and holistic approaches to health and wellness.
- Equip women and girls with practical self-defense skills that are based on real-life threatening situations
- Engage with the wider community through outreach programs, workshops, and events that promote martial arts education, self-defense skills, and personal empowerment.
- Continuously innovate and evolve our curriculum and teaching methodologies to meet the changing needs and interests of our students while upholding the traditions and values of karate
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE MARTIAL WAY
The principles of Kyokushin Karate follow on the teachings of its founder Masutatsu Oyama and are based on the philosophy of the martial way (Budō), to build character, to train the mind and body, and to become a positive contributor to society. Keep your head low (modesty), eyes high (ambition), mouth shut (serenity); base yourself on filial piety and benefit others.
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KIHON
We make sure our students know and understand their basics in their syllabus so that they can carry what they have learnt anywhere they go in life. With this, we are sure that discipline and consistency are applied to our students.
KATA
Our students must be able to apply and combine their basics learnt in classes to perform kata (form or pattern) effectively and be able to explain what they are doing together with the benefits of each technique. It’s a requirement.
KUMITE & DEFENSE
Students also compete in tournaments to demonstrate the Kyokushin spirit. The heart of our karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no respect.
- Mas Oyama
Our Approach in Maintaining Standard
- We make sure our students know their syllabus
- We continue testing students on their syllabus
- We let our students instruct classes supervised by seniors
- We host Annual SAKKA Camp to assess the standard of all branches
- After each Camp, students take a promotion test (gradings)
- Students who don’t report to the dojo without valid reasons are punished
- We often conduct various workshops for seniors and juniors
