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Memberships, training times, fees, joining guidance and dojo rules—all in one place.
Membership plans determine how many days a student trains each week. For standard karate, the student’s belt level determines their training time. Sensei confirms every student’s final placement.
An age-appropriate introduction to karate for preschool children.
Traditional JKA Shotokan karate training twice a week for children and adults.
Traditional JKA Shotokan karate training three times a week for committed students.
These are training times—not separate membership products. Students do not choose their own belt group.
Membership fees are payable monthly in advance by EFT or cash. The annual registration fee is charged separately and does not replace the monthly membership fee.
Fees may be paid manually by EFT or cash, or collected automatically each month once the registration has been approved.
Students are placed according to belt level and age, not by choosing a training day or belt group. Sensei confirms every placement.
Once-off annual registration for new members, payable after Sensei confirms placement
Once-off annual registration for returning members
NO SHOES are permitted on the karate training floor/mat. Please remove shoes before entering the training area.
For the first few lessons, comfortable sportswear is acceptable while a karate gi is arranged.
Please bring a clearly marked water bottle to every training session.
A karate gi is required once training becomes regular. Request one through the Dragons Dojo Shop and Sensei will confirm the correct size and price.
Students are graded according to the JKA Shotokan syllabus when Sensei confirms they are ready. Gradings assess kihon, kata and kumite.
Consistent attendance, correct technique and good dojo etiquette are required before a student may grade.
Grading fees cover the belt, certificate and JKA registration. Sensei will confirm the fee before each grading.
NO SHOES are permitted on the karate training floor/mat.
Bow when entering and leaving the dojo as a sign of respect.
Address Sensei and senior students with respect at all times.
Arrive at least ten minutes before training begins so that class can start promptly.
The training uniform must be clean, neat and correctly tied.
Finger and toe nails must be kept short and clean for everyone's safety.
All jewellery must be removed before training.
Long hair must be tied back securely before training.
No food, chewing gum or cooldrink is allowed on the training floor.
Treat every training partner with courtesy and self-control.
Report any injury or illness to Sensei before training.
Karate is a defensive art. Aggression, bullying and rough play are not tolerated.
Help keep the dojo, changing areas and equipment clean and tidy.
Dinky Karate is R280 per month, two-day karate is R360 per month, and three-day karate is R480 per month.
Yes. A once-off annual registration fee of R600 applies to new and returning members. It is charged separately from the monthly membership fee.
Comfortable sportswear is perfectly acceptable for the first few lessons. A karate gi can be arranged once training becomes regular.
No. A gi is not compulsory during registration. Request one through the Shop once training begins and Sensei will confirm the size and price.
Dinky Karate is for children aged 3 to 5. Standard karate classes are open to children from 6 years and to adults.
Yes. Adults train alongside the senior groups and are welcome at the dojo.
Please record the previous belt, dojo and experience on the registration form. Sensei will confirm the most suitable group.
Placement is based on age and belt level. Parents choose how many days per week the student trains; Sensei confirms the training time.
The registration is queued for Sensei to review. Sensei will contact you to confirm placement and the starting arrangements.
Monthly fees can be paid by EFT or cash, or collected automatically each month once payment setup is complete.
Yes. Choose automatic monthly payment during registration. Setup is completed once the registration has been approved. No banking details are collected on this website.
Two-day students train twice a week and three-day students train three times a week. The exact days are confirmed with Sensei.
Dinky Karate trains on a Monday from 16:00 to 16:20.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch. Younger students may need a parent nearby for the first few lessons.
The dojo follows the local school term calendar. Any changes are communicated through dojo notices.
Please let Sensei know in advance. Missed classes can usually be made up within the same month where space allows.
Yes. Students grade according to the JKA Shotokan syllabus when Sensei confirms they are ready.
Grading fees cover the belt, certificate and JKA registration. Sensei confirms the fee before each grading.
Sparring requires a mouth guard, hand mitts, shin guards and a female chest protector. Sensei will confirm what is needed and when.
Submit a request through the Dragons Dojo Shop. Sensei reviews the request and confirms the item, size and price before any payment.
Yes. A one-week trial lets prospective students experience training before committing to membership.
Phone or WhatsApp 083 508 4580, email dragonsdojosajka@gmail.com, or use the contact links on the home page.