Goju Ryu Karate Centre Randburg is affiliated with the OGKK (Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karatedo Kyokai) Federation in Okinawa, Japan. Our syllabus comes directly from this organisation, helping us preserve and pass on the traditions of authentic Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate.
We are also affiliated with Karate South Africa (KSA) and Goju Ryu South Africa for tournaments and competitions. We are incredibly proud of our athletes who represented South Africa at the Goju-Ryu World Championships 2024 in Austria, earning medals on the world stage. Most recently, our athletes represented South Africa at the MILO International Open Karate Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing home a silver medal in Senior Women's Kumite and a bronze medal in Girls' Individual Kata.
Sensei Nigel Jirira
Senior Instructor at Goju Ryu Karate Centre Randburg
3rd Dan Black Belt
- Training Karate since 1993
- Full time Karate Instructor since 2008
- National and Provincial medallist
- LCCI Diploma in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
- National Certificate in Fitness Instructor
- Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
- Certificate in International Sports Management
- Certificate in High performance Coaching
- Level 1 First aid
Affiliated to OGKK (Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Do Kyokai) Africa Goju Ryu Karate Federation (AGKF) Johannesburg Karate Federation (JKF) Gauteng Karate Federation (GKF)Karate South Africa (KSA)
Several learners from these schools have represented South Africa at the Goju-Ryu World Championships 2024 in Austria and the MILO International Open Karate Championship 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Our programme caters to learners who require additional learning support. Most recently, several of our students participated in the Johannesburg Karate Federation District Tournament, bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals.
Our newest school partnership is with Japari School, which specialises in remedial education. We are excited to build this partnership and grow our karate programme together.
Are you a parent, teacher or school principal interested in introducing karate at your school? We would love to hear from you! Get in touch to discuss bringing our karate programme to your school and becoming part of our karate family.
1 Garden Road, Bordeaux
Monday: 17:00–18:30
Wednesday: 17:00–18:30
Saturday: 09:30–11:00
Corner of George and Viscount Streets, Windsor East
Tuesday: 17:00–18:30
Thursday: 17:00–18:30
Friday: 17:30–19:00
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Additional fees apply for squad training.
Have questions about classes, registration or our school programmes? We'd love to hear from you!
