It had been a journey of life!
Nigel Jackson sensei, the only South African to complete the notorious instructors course in Japan, was a greatest influence and sparked my interest and adoration for the Japanese culture. I was graded under him to third Dan level. My following grade was awarded by Shirai sensei in Italy after I failed the first attempt!
Read moreGolf for Kids
Believe it or not, golf can be played by adults and children of all ages! It is a sport suited both to boys and girls, and lessons can start from any age. If your kids are old enough to pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
Read moreGoju Ryu Karate is the best thing you can do for your child!
For children, karate usually has a ‘levelling effect’ on a child’s nature. An aggressive child will become more tolerant, yet still retain their great spirit, whereas a very subdued child will become more self-protective and outgoing. More importantly, each child develops an understanding of children with opposite natures to themselves, and thus can handle them appropriately with confidence.
Read moreShould I watch my Child Train?
“Once you as a parent are assured the team is a safe environment, release your child to the coach and to the game. That way all successes are theirs, all failures are theirs.”
Read moreAdventure Play Park for Kids
Spend a whole weekend having fun with the family! Adventure play parks provide fun outdoor activities for your kids to freely express themselves. It is a great way for them to mix outdoors, sports, fun, and social interactions with other kids of their age.
Read moreBassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
Read moreEquestrian for kids
Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in South Africa. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!
Read moreCombat sports for kids
Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strength and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.
Read moreAdventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a fun activity for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend?
Read moreTOP 10 REASONS TO LEARN MARTIAL ARTS WITH CAPOEIRA
There is more to establishing a passion for something new than just doing to basics. You can’t immerse yourself longterm with a new sport if you don’t start getting involved in other aspects of it as well. You’ll want to find a common interest with others to stay motivated, you’ll start talking racing techniques, styles and tips, gear, clothing, equipment and trends. Your conversations will get focused, your opinions and incentives more diverse, and you’ll find yourself getting more stuck into the activity.
Read more3 Steps to your NO LIMITS mindset-Be bold in 2020
“Nobody is going to put a limit on what I’m doing. I’m going to do what I want to do, when I want to do it. That is how I have always worked. If I want something I am going to go and get it.”- Michael Phelps.
Read morePiano for your Kids
Get your kids to start this amazing art form. They will learn one of the greatest instruments, and will at one stage be able to choose between the many variations it offers: jazz, classical, digital...
Read moreThe Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument (2021)
Research has proven that the practise of playing a musical instrument places certain demands on the human brain and nervous system. This includes the amalgamation of ‘perception and action mediated by sensory, motor, and multimodal integration regions’ in the brain
Read moreAquariums for Kids
If your kids need a soothing afternoon, or something to keep the boredom at bay, why not take them to a local aquarium?
Read moreModern Dance for Kids
Do your kids like to dance? If your kids enjoy movement but find traditional dance too restrictive, they might enjoy modern dance instead.
Read moreFun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Keep the Little Ones Active and Smiling!
Divide the kids into teams and let them compete in various gymnastics-inspired challenges like sprints, relay races, and jumping contests. Award medals to the winners and create a lively, competitive spirit.
Read moreFace Painting for Kids
Thinking about a face painting party for your kids? Try hiring a face painter, or, better yet, try doing it yourself! Check out our tips and information on how to make this great party activity as fun and entertaining as possible.
Read moreNurturing Resilience and Self-Assurance: Gymnastics and Mental Empowerment for Young Gymnasts in South Africa
This nurtures vital social skills like effective communication, cooperation, and empathy. The friendships formed within gymnastic Clubs create a supportive network that positively impacts a child's mental well-being.
Read moreSwimming is an essential life skill for every child
Swimming is an essential life skill for every child and acquiring the Basic Water Safety Skills from a young age can only benefit them. These Basic Water Safety Skills will equipt children with the fundamental life skills they need to survive any major/minor water mishaps. The 3rd leading cause of unintentional death worldwide falls under drowning. Children between the ages of 1-4years makes up the majority of the annual estimated 360 000 deaths led by drowning.
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