Mance Karate Centre
Life skills
Developing life skills and all faculties in children through Karate training from the early age of five
Self Defence
Students learn self defense which includes a number of different blocks. Learning to deflect and physically blocking
Alta Mance teaching Karate to children since 1988
Alta Mance teaching Karate to children since 1988 at Mance Karate Centre a International 5th Dan Black Belt and Life Coach USA
Life Skills
Developing life skills and all faculties in children through Karate training from the early age of five at one of Mance Karate Centre clubs. We are Internationally recognized by ITKF International Traditional Karate Federations. Some of these students progress and later represent South Africa at the World Traditional Karate Championships attaining school Honorary blazer which helps getting credits for University entrance.
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Confidence
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Discipline
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Respect
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Integrity
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Focus
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Perseverance
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Self Control
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Goal Setting
Self Defence Training
From a early age students learn self defense which includes a number of different blocks. Learning to deflect and physically blocking the limbs that is used to try and injure them. Most children at schools at some or other time are targeted by bullies and due to them just defending themselves, do not get into trouble, by defending themselves. Defense is always the best way to deal with aggression this can be applied in a few different level, from having confident by working in classes blocking. This confidence through training also gives them the level to verbally talk the aggressor down preventing physical contact.
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Physical techniques: Includes strikes, blocks, and escapes
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Situational awareness: Helps people recognize and avoid potential dangers
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De-escalation: Teaches people how to reduce tension
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Quick decision-making: Emphasizes the importance of making quick decisions under pressure
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Psychological awareness: Helps people build confidence and self-assurance
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Verbal skills: Teaches people how to use verbal confrontation skills
Our Winners In Training

Ava Van Dyk
Gold Merit "best graded girl student at December 2024 grading.

Ava Van Dyk
Mance Karate Centre Achievements. South African JKA NATIONAL team participated and did so well there. Mia Strydom placed 3rd and Lee Strydom Graded for here 2nd Dan to be concluded 4months later. Both these two amazing students and there supportive parents Dr Nista and Riaan he seen recognised the great value of Traditional Karate Lee Strydom honour's Pearson Colors Blazer for Tradional JKA and ITKF karate and Academic achievements.
Why do people trust Mance Karate?
Over 36 Years
36 years of serving the Port Elizabeth From our Karate Centre in Mount Pleasant
International 5th & 8th Dan Trainers
Professional Instruction recognised by ITKF by Two highly grades Karate Instructors Chris Mance 8th Dan and Alta Mance 5th Dan
Internationally Recognized
We are Internationally recognized by ITKF International Traditional Karate Federations.
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Our Contact Details
Contact Numbers
Alta Mance
Cell / Whats app – 082 253 4431
Cell / 079 521 1378
Email – altamance@yahoo.com
Email – mancekarate@gmail.com
Chris Mance
Emails – chrismancedaily@gmail.com
Cell / Whats app– 076 234 4639
Cell / Whats app– 063 688 3914
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Mance Karate Centre Mount Pleasant
12 Phyllis Road , Mount Pleasant – 6070