Tonkinkan
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, Gauteng
Training Times
| Mondays | 15h00 – 16h00 (5 – 8 year olds) |
| 17h30 – 18h15 (8 – 12 year olds) | |
| 18h15 – 19h00 (12 – 18 year olds) | |
| 19h00 – 20h00 (18 years and older) | |
| Tuesdays | 19h00 – 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Wednesdays | 15h00 – 16h00 (5 – 8 year olds) |
| 17h30 – 18h15 (8 – 12 year olds) | |
| 18h15 – 19h00 (12 – 18 year olds) | |
| 19h00 – 20h00 (18 years and older) | |
| Thursdays | 19h00 – 20h00 (18 years and older) |
| Saturdays | 08h30 – 09h30 (Black belts only) |
| 09h30 – 11h30 (18 years and older) |
Please note: there are normally no classes on public holidays.
Contact
| Sam Tonkin | 082 771-6721 |
| s...@thedojo.co.za | |
| Web | The Dojo |