uchi deschi program

Job Creation Through the Uchi Deshi Program

In South Africa, The hombu Dojo in Cape Town is one of the few dojos in the world that still offers an Uchi Deshi Program - an ancient Japanese system of training. Instruction, under the direct guidance of Hanshi Peter Brandon, is given by Sensei Frank Brandon, who is the resident instructor of the hombu Dojo.

Uchi Deshi's are students who have devoted themselves to becoming future instructors. After an initial qualifying test and being accepted to the program, they participate in a rigorous training program over a period of three years. This includes learning the history and culture of our style as well as completing the traditional Goju Kai syllabus. They are tested and graded throughout the process.

This program is critical because it will ensure that the future of Goju Kai is preserved for future generations. Goju Kai Uchi Deshi's are taught to understand the importance of their roles as future instructors as well as being provided with the pre-requisite skills for delivering traditional karate instruction of a very high standard.

Through the African Warriors of Light, new uchi deshi's are introduced into the All Africa Uchi Deshi Program. Congratulations to Xolisile Hiti for successfully completing the Uchi Deshi program. This learning opportunity is a means of sharing knowledge, passion and the life-skill benefits of karate with members of the community. Uchi Deshi's assist with the training of young karateka in both the hombu dojo in Mowbray (head quarters) and Guguletu as well as attending their own intensive training three times a week.