### Western Cape Ryukyu Kobudo The Western Cape Ryukyu Kobudo Shibu is located in George, situated in the Garden Route area of the Western Cape province of South Africa, and is headed by Jannie le Grange assisted by his wife Betsie and eldest son Rocher.  _Jannie Sensei_  _Betsie Sensei_  _Rocher Sensei_ Jannie le Grange is a 5th Dan Shihan in Ryukyu Kobudo and 7th Dan in Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate. Betsie le Grange is a 3rd Dan sensei in Ryukyu Kobudo and 6th Dan in Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate. Rocher le Grange is a 3nd Dan sensei in Ryukyu Kobudo and 5th Dan in Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate. **Jannie Sensei's favorite Quotation** I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of the martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers, or leaves. It is futile to argue as to which leaf, which design of branches, or which attractive flower you like; when you understand the root, you understand all it’s blossoming. Follow us on our [facebook pages](https://www.facebook.com/ryukyukobudo.westerncape?hc_location=timeline) or [via our webpage.](http://www.gojuryu-southerncape.co.za/) [View a photo gallery from the dojo here.](http://ryukyu-kobudo.io/humhub/index.php?r=gallery%2Fcustom-gallery%2Fview&openGalleryId=15&sguid=59df3a2e-f508-4409-965f-7ee528f5331e)