Overview
Professor Sam Tonkin Senior originally started Tonkinkan in
the garage next to his living room in Rynfield in 1964. He originally taught
Sensei Bert Owen's ju-jitsu syllabus, until in 1993 when he joined the Jikishin
Ju-jitsu Association and adopted their syllabus. In 2004 he passed away after a
short illness, and the club is now managed by his son, Sensei
Sam Tonkin Junior.
The club has grown substantially since its humble beginning
to its magnificent current
venue. It now comprises of two halls with a total area of 450 square meters. The
mat area alone is 300 square meters, making this one of the largest dojos in the
country.
Address
152 President Pretorius Street
Benoni North Agricultural Holdings
Benoni
Gauteng
Map
Click here for a map to this venue. Training Times
| Mondays |
15h00 - 16h00 (5 - 8 year olds) |
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17h30 - 18h15 (8 - 12 year olds) |
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18h15 - 19h00 (12 - 18 year olds) |
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19h00 - 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Tuesdays |
19h00 - 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Wednesdays |
15h00 - 16h00 (5 - 8 year olds) |
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17h30 - 18h15 (8 - 12 year olds) |
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18h15 - 19h00 (12 - 18 year olds) |
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19h00 - 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Thursdays |
19h00 - 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Saturdays |
08h30 - 09h30 (Black belts only) |
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09h30 - 11h30 (18 years and older) |
Please note: there are normally no classes on public holidays.
Contact
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Venues - Tonkinkan
