Learn the Art of Shotokan Karate
Welcome to New World Shotokan Karate East Rand
Join us on a transformative journey where tradition meets modern training. Elevate your skills and discover the true essence of Shotokan Karate.
About New World Shotokan Karate
NWS Karate East Rand: Introducing New World Shotokan Karate East Rand! Get a taste of the incredible art of Shotokan Karate. Our skilled instructors are here to support you on your martial arts journey!
Meet our amazing black belt instructors—Sensei John (8th Dan), Sensei Takis (7th Dan), Sensei Janien (7th Dan), and Sensei Chris (4th Dan) and Sensei Thandu (3rd Dan). They’re ready to be your mentors.
Our program is perfect for both adults and kids, helping you improve your physical fitness, boost your mental well-being, and learn effective self-defense techniques.
Discover the awesome benefits of karate firsthand, like increased self-discipline, better social skills, improved focus, and respect for others.
Don’t wait any longer—take that first step towards personal growth today!
Meet Our Instructors
Sensei John Barnett (8th Dan)
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Panayiotis Chaniotakos (7th Dan)
Boksburg Dojo
Sensei Janien Potgieter (7th Dan)
Instructor
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Chris Martins (4th Dan)
Benoni Dojo
Sensei Thanduxolo Doro (3rd Dan)
Brakpan Dojo
Upcoming Events
20 June 2026: Regional Training
Our annual Black & Brown Belt regional Training Session In White River.
25 July 2026 - Kyu Gradings
White – Brown Belt Gradings at NWS Karate Benoni.
10 - 15 August 2026: Vasbyt Gashuku
Vasbyt Gashuku at NWS Karate Benoni & Boksburg. Dan Gradings on Saturday after training.
Latest News
WUKF SAs Championships Competitors
Photos above: Karate from New World Shotokan Benoni and Boksburg who will be competing in the WUKF SAs Champioships in PE this year. From left: Odin Smith, Thlaho Sithole, Joshua Janse van Rensburg, Kai Macridge, Fifi Doro, Boka Doro. Alexia Naidoo. As coaches: Sensei Panayiotis Chaniotakos and Travin Pletschke.
Unlock Your Potential with Our Karate Classes
Embark on a transformative journey with New World Shotokan Karate East Rand. Our classes are designed to enhance your physical and mental capabilities, offering a path to personal growth and self-discovery. Whether you’re seeking to improve your fitness, learn self-defense, or cultivate discipline, our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Join us and experience the life-changing benefits of karate.
New World Shotokan Karate (SA)
Our instructors are accomplished, high-ranking black belts who take their teaching seriously, especially towards children, combining a comprehensive education in well-established, orthodox karate practice and philosophy with modern sports-orientated competition karate.
Traditional karate is about effective self-defence under all conditions. When we refer to traditional karate, we mean more than just kicks, punches and blocks. Shotokan’s founder Gichin Funakoshi emphasized that a fight can end up on the ground, for which you need skills other than kicking, punching and blocking.