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South African Karate Association (SAKJA)

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The South African home of traditional JKA Karate, recognized by the JKA World Federation Head Quarters, Japan. ‘The Keeper of Karate’s Highest Tradition.’
SAKA are the officially registered South African branch of the Japan Karate Association (日本空手協会; Nihon Karate Kyokai) founded on May 27, 1949. SA JKA is the largest group of JKA karate practitioners in the world outside Japan. Their grades are recognised internationally and in Japan. Their senseis train at the infamous Honbu in Tokyo as often as possible to ensure that standards remain at the highest level.

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South African Hanggliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA)

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SAHPA is a membership-based association for hang-gliding and paragliding (including powered versions) in South Africa. We aim to promote, protect and administer free flying in South Africa. SAHPA is a non-profit, membership-based organisation with a mandate from the Civil Aviation Authority to oversee Paragliding, Hang-gliding (and powered versions thereof), as well as represent the interests of recreational pilots. SAHPA is a non-profit, membership-based organisation with a mandate from the Civil Aviation Authority to oversee Paragliding, Hang-gliding (and powered versions thereof), as well as represent the interests of recreational pilots.

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