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Here at Gunji Koizumi, we aim to commission suitably qualified and experienced individuals that can work & assist Gunji Judo’s current performance systems in the community of Khayelitsha. We strive to
develop a performance strategy that identifies, nurtures and develops Judo athletes
who have the ability to win medals at the Provincial and National events
or SA Championships.

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Gunji Koizumi was started in 2018 by Sensei Tsepo Nashwa. He had the vision to structure a martial arts academy using judo as a development subject in respective primary schools.

The club functions and is registered with the Cape Town Judo Association which has more than 2000 members and about 15 affiliated clubs. Gunji Koizumi currently has more than 35 registered members in the Cape Town Judo Association.

Our club has members from various communities of Khayelitsha such as Harare, Endlovini, Ilitha Park, Nkanini & Ikuyasa.

The purpose of the programme is to bring awareness on Gender Based Violence. We also aim to minimize the use of prohibited substances in our communities, promote educational activities and to ensure cognitive development is met through the following activities.

• Hiking and boot camps
• Kids Marathon and walk

• Book Clubs
• Group Debates

• Physical Involvement

We also aim to promote parental caring by enabling 'child to parent social cohesion’.

O U R O B J E C T I V E S

To support, develop, improve and promote Judo in the spirit originally defined by Judo’s Founder, Dr Jigoro Kano.

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To compete annually in the events of the Cape Town Judo Association, Judo South Africa and, from time to time, with any other Judo programs affiliated with Cape Town Judo Association and JSA.

To participate in the Sport Confederation Activities, Judo National Ranking Trials (NRE’s) and South African Championships (SA’s)

To organise training, self-defence and instruction in Judo for both girls and boys.

To support the activities of the “Khayelitsha Township” ,including VPUU, by promoting and maintaining active relationships with the local Cape Town Judo Clubs, the local municipality and its community members.