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Call: 072 685 8441 | Email: danie@doryoku.co.za

The Coaches

Have a look at our brilliant team of coaches. Each an expert of the Judo craft ready to help teach you how defend yourself.
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Daniel Jacobus Bruwer

Black Belt

Founder of Doryoku Judo Academy. B. Comm (Hons). Head Coach of Doryoku Judo Academy.
6th Dan (Black Belt).
Commonwealth Champion (Masters 2006).
International Judo Federation Level 2 Coach.
European Union Level 3 Coach.
Judo South Africa Level 4 Coach.
Several Times SA Champion and Ex Springbok Captain 1986 to 1992.

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Tegan Malherbe

Black Belt

2nd Dan (Black Belt).
Judo South Africa Level 1 coach.
Several times South African judo champion.
2nd Place Africa Kata Championships (senior) 2024.
Currently a Protea Judo Player. Judo South Africa National A referee.
Currently a student (Education) and training at TUKS High Performance Centre.

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Jacques Rossouw

Black Belt

First Dan (Black Belt).
International Judo Federation level 1 coach.
Judo South Africa level 2 coach.
Several times South African Champion (Masters).
Protea Colours in Kurash (Masters).
3rd Place in Commonwealth Judo Chamionships (Masters 2016).
Judo South Africa National C Referee.

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Rudi Rademeyer

Black Belt

First Dan (Black Belt).
Judo South Africa level 1 coach.
Several Times South African Champion (Masters).
Provincial A Referee.

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CJ Schutte

Black Belt

1st Dan Black Belt. SA Champion 2018.
Joburg Judo Player of the Year 2022.
Bronze Medal Commonwealth 2023.
Judo South Africa Provincial A Referee.
Judo South Africa Level 1 Coach.

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Ruben Cordier

Black Belt

I have done Judo for 13 years.
I am a black belt.
I went to Kenya in 2022 for the Cadet African by Championships and received two bronze medals.
I went to Malta in 2024 for the Junior and Senior Commonwealth Championships and received silver in both Junior and Seniors division.
I went to Cameroon in 2024 for the Junior African Championships and placed 3.

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Niel Bruwer

Brown Belt

My name is Niel Bruwer. I have a brown belt in judo and am preparing to grade for my black belt.
I have won 4 medals at the pre-cadet Judo South African championships, including two gold medals for fighting.
I am also a qualified level 1 first aider. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition, bringing a well-rounded perspective to my ability to coach judo.