Welcome to Atemi Ryu

Self Defence Academy

About Us

This discipline is unique to this school and is virtually obsessed with philosophy, and strongly focuses on Strength, Knowledge, Action and Convergence

Dojo Etiquette

While the rules of proper etiquette may vary from one dojo to another, the underlying principles of sincerity, respect, and humility are universal.

Self Defence Workshops

We offer self defence workshops to organizations such as Law Enforcement, Security Personnel, Neighbourhood Watch & Corporate Companies at affordable prices.

COURSES

Black Belt Course

Atemi Ryu uses a ranking system based on belts. Each belt level is used to represent the skill level of the student. Lower-level belts can typically be earned in a few months, whereas higher-level belts can take years. We offer training courses for kiddies, as well as adultsCONTACT US

Corporate Self Defence Course

Self defence training has been shown to improve employee discipline, morale and enhance teamwork.CONTACT US

Neighbourhood Watch Combat Course

Here you will gain valuable insight, training and knowledge on how to effectively protect yourself in non-passive situations.CONTACT US

Women's Self Defence Course

Women need to be able to protect themselves from potential attackers. With increasing numbers of attacks against women, it's crucial to take the necessary precaution to protect yourselves.CONTACT US

About Us

We’re a Self Defence Academy based in Pelican Park, Cape Town, South Africa, offering Self Defence training to the public. Atemi Ryu means “School of Striking“. We present a unique Close-Quarters Combat system that is a collective form of martial arts. This system has no regard for the safety and well-being of the attacker, therefore we have no sports applications at this school. We concentrate on teaching purely what works and has been proven to be effective. Our Self Defence System is a progressive multiform of martial science integrated into one effective system.