THE SPORT OF K1 KICKBOXING
K1 is a highly effective and exciting form of Kickboxing that originated in Japan. The sport combines elements from Boxing, Karate, Taekwondo and Muaythai. Fundamentally, K1 Kickboxing consists of boxing techniques, kicking techniques, knee strikes, and sweeps.
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Over the years, SHIDO has created over 50 champions, and being the frontrunners in South African K1, our training methods have been highly effective in both competition and self-defence situations.
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Our K1 Kickboxing classes will make you fitter, stronger and faster than you've ever been before! Forge yourself into a human weapon while learning more about yourself as you embark on the SHIDO journey of self-development and self-discovery. Become healthier and join a group of like-minded individuals that will help you to unlock your full potential!
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Although we are a powerhouse in the competitive K1 scene, competing is optional and some of our members purely train for the various benefits that K1 Kickboxing brings into their lives.
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Join us now and be part of the welcoming, supportive, fun family of SHIDO martial artists!​
OUR AFFILIATION
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SHIDO is affiliated to WKU K1 South Africa, the national governing body for K1 under the World Kickboxing Union.
We follow the WKU K1 curriculum and all our members that are interested in grading and working towards their black belts, partake in internationally certified gradings.
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More information regarding WKU K1 SA can be found HERE.
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All our members gain mobile access to the online K1 curriculum so that they can train anywhere and anytime, and we are known for maintaining one of the highest standards of stand-up fighting in the country.
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COMPETITIONS
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Through WKU K1 SA, our students compete on some of the biggest stages on both an amateur and professional level. From junior athletes as young as 10 years, up until veteran athletes of 55 years old, we have a wide range of students competing at various local and international events.
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SHIDO Head Instructor and President of WKU K1 SA, Morné Lotter, refereeing the Pro K1 Intercontinental Title Fight between South Africa and Ghana.