The
International Federation of Funakoshi Shotokan Karate South Africa
(IFFSKSA) was established in 1984.
The
Founder, President and Chief Instructor Shihan Eric Govender 7th Dan,
has led the organization from inception.
Shihan
Eric Govender’s aim was to build an organization that stands for
excellence without exclusion, that produces karateka’s and instructors
who are both knowledgeable in both KATA and KUMITE and be capable of
expressing their own ideas.
The
IFFSKSA is a non profit organization, with the aim of developing a high
standard that provides means of keeping fit both mentally and physically
as well as building self confidence and learning self defence.
1.2
Structure
The
Headquarters or the organization is based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal,
South Africa.
Branches
exists in the following regions: KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Northern Cape,
Western Cape, North West Province, Free State, Upington, Mapumalanga.
International
Branches in India and Sri Lanka
1.3
Membership
The
IFFSKSA currently enjoys a membership in excess of 2500 members in South
Africa.
1.4
Achievements
The
IFFSKSA has proudly produced Seniors, Juniors and Cadets Protea Colours
in National All Style Championships as KSA members.
The
organization has celebrated its 21st Anniversary in August 2005. The
World President and Chief Instructor of FSKA Shihan Kenneth Funakoshi,
graced the function with the Minister of Sport and Recreation of
KwaZulu Natal, Mr. Amichand Rajbansi and Deputy Mayor Councilor Logie
Naidoo
