The Fight Like A Girl Gashuku 2026

This Women’s Day, we are celebrating and centering female students of all ages. The gashuku includes self-defence sessions, seminars on physical and mental health, nutrition, menstrual coaching, goal-setting, physiotherapy and more! 

Karate is a male-dominated space, but it doesn’t have to be that way. By keeping girls in karate, and helping women navigate their training around life’s changes, we can make karate more accessible and rewarding for everyone. 

All female karate students, plus their female family and friends are invited! No experience or gi necessary. We know you will leave the gashuku inspired and recharged in your journey, whether its the path to black belt, or a woman living her best life.

What to look forward to

This all-day seminar covers every aspect of the female karate journey, with an array of speakers and teachers.

The Fight Like a Girl Gashuku Line-Up
Time	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4
8:30 Session 1	Basic self-defence principles, all ages. We'll talk about prevention, common scenarios, and physical self-defence. Sensei Zoë & black belt team
10:00 Session 2	Making Bravery Bracelets with Liza Caisutti 5-7 year olds	Girls with Goals: Building Confidence and Resilience with Yamilah & Leilah 8 -13	Core Strength and Pelvic Health with physiotherapist Tasvi Naik Teens and Adults	What’s with all the Bowing? The Civilian’s Guide to Karate with Sensei Zoe For accompanying parents
11:30	Brunch and photo time 🧁
12:30 Session 3	Nourishing and Supporting the Female Body in Karate, including menstrual coaching with Yamilah Bhyat, women’s health coach 13 - 18 years	A Girl’s Place is Everywhere - Defining Yourself in Male-Dominated Spaces with Liza Caisutti 18 years and up	Anti-Bullying techniques with  Sensei Zoë & instructor team 5 - 12 years
1:30 Session 4	A guide to managing your anxiety with Lee Davenport-Brown, a holistic wellness facilitator 12 - 19	Supporting the Mature Female Body in Karate, including menstrual coaching, and menopause with with Yamilah Bhyat, women’s health coach 19 years and up	For the parents who are supporting and spectating - how to best support your child’s karate journey with Sensei Zoë	Karate Fit, Life Fit: Strength and agility training with black belts 5-11 years
2:15	Break! All under 14s are done.
2:30 Session 5	HAPV - Habitual Acts of Physical Violence self-defence section - Sensei Zoë  14 years and up only due to sensitive content
3:30	Home time!

Sounds Amazing! How do I/We Sign Up?

Not only is the day abundant in knowledge and girl power, but entrance also includes a swag bag, minimum. We know that not everyone can dedicate the whole day, so we have a few options to make it more accessible.

Prices
Options	1 attendee	2  attendees	3 attendees	What your ticket includes
Full day (Age 14 and up)	R500	R950	R1400	Includes all sessions, brunch, printed photo memory and swag bag
Full day (Age 5 to 13)	R480	R930	R1350	Includes all sessions up to 2pm, brunch, printed photo memory and swag bag
Half day	R350	R600	R800	Includes morning sessions OR afternoon sessions, brunch, printed photo memory and swag bag
Single session	R250	R450	R700	One session and swag bag
Accompanying parent (Dads welcome!)	R50	R80	R120	Participation in first session with child and seminars on karate parenting. Swag bag an optional extra at R120

If this all sounds good to you, then we would absolutely love to have you join us. You can sign up by filling out this form. If you have any questions, please chat to your Sensei, or feel free to email at dojo@grkc1978.com or hit the Whatsapp button in the corner of the screen to chat to the head organiser.