Author Deon L. de Jongh

"From South Africa to "The Big Apple"... New York City

I was born into hardship under the dark cloud of Apartheid, in Cape Town, South Africa. By the guidance of my parents, Leslie & Joan de Jongh...and my unmovable faith in God, I have learned to further understand my spirituality and humanity to achieve “Self Success” through faith, love, hope, humility, truth, valor, respect and compassion. 

Despite the suffering endured by a people, I lived to partake in our first Democratic election in 1994 before spreading my wings. Although it will take some time to repair our broken past, we are hopeful of the future. To experience Africa's majestic beauty and undiscovered splendor, you need to visit South Africa...especially the 'Mother City'...Cape Town.

Besides being am a Motivatinal Speaker, Life Coach and author of various genre, my writing style primarily focus on Japanese novella set in pre modern Japan. The stories are not of my own, for I act as "Reibai" or spirit medium, something understood by many cultures.

Intrigued by the martial arts since a young age, I  studied under many teachers and masters in their art forms. I became the founder of the art Touhkondo, and today teach practitioners 16th century swordsmanship, unarmed combat, weaponry and Iso-Philosophy.

After many years in New York, I have now returned to South Africa to teach and share my experiences and wisdom with All, but foremost to help the needy thru various humanitarian-, skills development & employment initiatives.

Two of my core philosophies are leading by example & giving back to the community, with special focus on uplifting the underprivileged and feeding the hungry. I believe that success is collective rather than individual. Keeping with this philosophy, my wife and I established various partnerships with existing NGO's in South Africa and the United States.