Improv Dojo (JHB)

Improv Dojo is coming to Johannesburg!

Join Thomas Dods from The Improv Cart in Cape Town!

Sensei Dods - “pretty much a Johnny Lawrence type” - invites you into the Improv Dojo!

This workshop blends the philosophies of Cobra Kai and Miyagi-Do Karate and applies them to improv.

We’ll strike first, own the scene, and still find balance - like a badass karate master who’s also done a bunch of underground improv shows over a snake pit.

Learn to be powerful and assertive in your approach like a king cobra, while also practicing contemplation and reflection like a zen master.

Cobra Kai teaches you to lead. Miyagi-Do teaches you to listen.

Combine both and you’ll crush self-doubt. You’ll wax on, wax off… then kick that scene’s ass. Strike hard, flow smooth, and never, ever back down.

Improv is like karate: You gotta be ready to strike, but also know when to chill. You mess up? Who cares. Get up, throw another scene, and make it awesome!

In this dojo, you’ll stop thinking you’re just some punk and start believing you’re capable of some damn good improv.

Let’s do this.

Previous improv experience required.

Details:

Date: Sunday 7 June 2026

Time: 10h30 - 14h00

Location: PopArt, 59 Dorset Road in Parkwood

Age Restriction: 18yrs +

NOTE: Doors will open at 10h00

Please arrive 10 Minutes early to find parking & settle in.

The session will include a 15 minute break - bring a snack & water.

Brought to you by @theimprovcart

Ts&Cs for Photography/Videography during shows/classes:

We want to show the world out there what awesome stuff we all get up to in our classes/shows - it really helps us grow the improv community !

1. Consent : By attending this show/class/workshop, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please inform the organisers ahead of the time.

2. Purpose of Photograph: Photographs/Videos may be taken during this show/class/workshop and may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, website content, and other marketing materials.

3. We also encourage and allow audience members to take photographs/videos during a show (within reason). They too may post on social media (and hopefully tag us) so that we can expand the improv empire love!

Brought to you by @TheImprovCart