[ About ]
The Vanderbijlpark dojo was established by Sensei Michael Dukas in August 1973, In 2023 Sensei John van der Sandt took over as Dojo head from Sensei Andrio Lombaard. Kuro-Obi dojo teaches and trains  Traditional Shotokan Karate to all ages who wish to develop their fitness, self-confidence and focus in a safe and controlled environment. The Kuro-Obi dojo is affiliated to the World Shotokan Karate-do  Federation with Sensei Hitoshi Kasuya 9th Dan as Chief Instructor and WSKF South Africa with Sensei Michael Dukas 8th Dan as chief instructor.

We teach traditional Shotokan Karate-do with discipline and respect which builds character and self-confidence.

[ Instructors ]
John van der Sandt – Sandan – Dojo Head
Andrio Lombaard – Godan – Senior Instructor
Tatjana Radojevic-Rogowski – Godan - Senior Instructor
Martin Pretorius – Yondan – Senior Instructor
Gary van Jaarsveld – Yondan- Senior Instructor
Tristin Templeman – Shodan – Training Instructor
Kaylee van der Sandt – Shodan – Training Instructor

[ Training Hours ]
Mondays & Wednesdays:
  16:45 to 17:15 - Kiddies (4 to 6 years)
  17:15 to 18:00 - Beginners
  18:00 to 18:45 - Yellow & Kiddies Purple

Tuesdays & Thursdays:
  17:15 to 18:00 - Senior Yellow; Orange & Green
  18:00 to 18:45 - Blue to Red 2
  18:45 to 19:45 - Red to Black

[ Contact Information ]
 Celeste van der Sandt: +27 (0) 83 788 5877.
 John van der Sandt: +27 (0) 83 777 5877
 Kuro-Obi-Shotokan-Karate-Do-Vanderbijlpark-and-Sasolburg
Vanderbijlpark Dojo: Cnr Delius & Chopin Street, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa