HISTORY

Establishment The International Federation of Funakoshi Shotokan Karate South Africa (IFFSKSA) was established in 1984. The Founder, President and Chief Instructor Hanshi Eric Govender 8th Dan, has led the organization from inception. Hanshi Eric’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. Structure The Headquarters or the organization is based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa with affiliated branches that exist in the following regions KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, North West Province, Free State, Upington, Mpumalanga. The IFFSK also has affiliated branches Internationally in  Various states of India, Sri Lanka & Mauritius Membership The IFFSK currently has a membership in excess of 3000 members Achievements The IFFSKSA has proudly over the years produced many Protea Athlete's that participated in National All Style Championships. In August 2005,  the organization celebrated it’s 21st Anniversary and the function was graced with the presence of The World President and Chief Instructor of FSKA Kancho Kenneth Funakoshi alongside the Minister of Sport & Recreation of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mr.Amichand Rajbansi and the Deputy Mayor Councilor Logie Naidoo . The organization has celebrated its 39th Anniversary in September 2023