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👊 MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS 👊
RUAN RETIEF - 5TH DAN

Next up in our "Meet Our Instructors" series — a creative and dynamic teacher who believes in pushing limits, embracing neuroplasticity, and seeking perfection through dedicated practice.

• How long have you been practicing karate?
👉 40 years

• How long have you been teaching?
👉 30 years

• What’s your favourite kata and why?
👉 Kanku Dai — the OG of all katas!

• Favourite karate technique or move to teach?
👉 Kumite partner drills

• What do you love most about teaching karate?
👉 Watching neuroplasticity in action — seeing how the brain learns movement patterns and transfers them into precise, controlled actions.

• Three words that describe your teaching style
👉 Creative, dynamic, all-inclusive

• What inspired you to start karate?
👉 Seeking perfection

• What’s a fun or surprising fact students might not know about you?
👉 I can walk on my hands

• What’s your favourite way to relax after a tough training session?
👉 Ice baths and cold dipping

💪 Want to live forever?

Start with how you move, eat, and recover today.
Ruan Retief explores the science and habits behind longevity—and why it’s more mindset than myth.

Ruan is a performance coach and trainer dedicated to helping people achieve their health and fitness goals. Ruan thrives on training individuals and groups, keeping them motivated across all aspects of life. He takes pride in crafting personalised fitness programs that positively impact lives.

Be sure to tap into his vertical at every edition - Health Habits Hub.

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