Happy Valentine to all. A very busy schedule awaits us for these next few

months. From tournaments to socials to gasshukus.

Welcome to all our new students, white belts up to our

new Black belts. We are certain you will find Solis Ortus

to be a whole new and rewarding experience that will

enrich your Karate and above all your life.

A Warm welcome especially to all our MINIS!!!..its so

cute seeing all of you sporting your new Gi’s with such

pride and determination.

Table of Contents

Open Day

Tournaments

Tournament Structures

Socials and Gasshukus

Track Suit

Black Belt Grading

Open Day

As Usual, our Sensei ALWAYS stresses

about open day, but contrary to his

fears, it turned out to be a huge success.

So many of our students offered their

assistance, and we had quite a few

visitors as well.

It went like a smooth machine with all

our Karatekas giving their best

performance and wowing the audience

with their moves.

Thank you to everyone, from students,

parents, SO martial Shop run by a very

proficient Sandy and our ever popular

snoepie run by Piet and his gang.

Tournaments Tshwane Trials

Well done to all those who Qualified, as well as those who

competed but did not make it. It’s a learning experience and

we all have to start at the beginning. We are proud of all of

you.

Click here to see results from our website

Well done to those who

competed in the Gauteng

Trials. Here is a link to our

website with the results.

Results

All these students will now

take part in the KSA Nationals

Please take note of the following:

R100 must be paid for affiliation for all official Tournaments namely Tshwane ,

Gauteng Karate Federation (GKF) and Karate South Africa (KSA).

For the future, if correct information is not given, or fixed in time, Karateka will

not be entered into that respective tournament.

Incorrect weight for entered division may result in Disqualification of the

karateka or a Penalty according to the Tournament Rules.

No more late entries / payments / info will be accepted.

For Friendly and Qualifying tournaments that is Tshwane Trials, a Solis Ortus

tracksuit is compulsory.

Karate is divided into style organizations. Organizations hold competitions (tournaments) from local to international level.

Tournaments are designed to match members of opposing schools or styles against one another in kata, sparring and

weapons demonstration. They are often separated by age, rank and sex with potentially different rules or standards based on

these factors. The tournament may be exclusively for members of a particular style (closed) or one in which any martial artist

from any style may participate within the rules of the tournament (open).

The World Karate Federation (WKF) is the largest sport karate organization and is recognized by the International Olympic

Committee (IOC) as being responsible for karate competition in the Olympic Games.The WKF has developed common rules

governing all styles. The national WKF organizations coordinate with their respective National Olympic Committees.

WKF karate competition has two disciplines: sparring (kumite) and forms (kata). Competitors may enter either as individuals

or as part of a team. Evaluation for kata and kobudō is performed by a panel of judges, whereas sparring is judged by a head

referee, usually with assistant referees at the side of the sparring area. Sparring matches are typically divided by weight, age,

gender, and experience.

WKF only allows membership through one national organization/federation per country to which clubs may join. In South

Africa that will be KSA—Karate South Africa

KARATE SOUTH AFRICA (KSA)

Primarily responsible for sport karate

An all styles organisation

All KSA mandated tournaments like:

Provincial/regional Championships

Zone 6 Championships

Commonwealth Champs

World Championship (WKF)

The JKA emerged from karate clubs at Japanese universities located in the Tokyo region. . Takushoku University always kept

strong ties with the JKA, being the alma mater of many of the senior JKA instructors, such as Nakayama, Nishiyama, Okazaki,

Asai, Kanazawa, and Enoeda, who were responsible for the JKA's consolidation during the 1960s and 1970s.

The JKA Shotokan approach is also based on Funakoshi's karate, but with significant adaptations introduced mostly by

Nakayama, who was JKA chief instructor until his death in 1987. Under Nakayama's leadership, a generation of respected

instructors spread karate worldwide, guided from the JKA's headquarters in Tokyo. Our Main instructor currently is Sensei

Stan Schmidt and Technical Director is Sensei Johan le Grange.

JAPANESE KARATE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (SA JKA)

A style organisation (others are Goju Ryu, Goju Kai, Shito Ryu, etc)

Originate from and practice the Shotokan Karate Style

Responsible for technical development of karate.

Socials and Gasshukus

Martial Arts is not about fighting..

Its about building Character

Black Belt Grading

Solis Ortus Track Suit

Kids size (5-6) ; (7-8) ; (9-10) ; (11-12)

Track Suit full —R 530

Top alone— R 300

Pants alone - R 230

Adults size (XS) ; (S) ; (M) ; (L) ; (XL)

Track Suit full - R 580

Top adult alone - R 320

Pants alone - R 260

Track Suit Prices Are as follows:

Shorts — R150

Golf Shirt - R150

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