MARIO BORG GOJU RYU KARATE-DO
Mario Borg
4th Dan Gojuryu Karate do Seiwakai Australia
2nd Dan JKF Gojukai

Learn how to defend yourself with the traditional form of Goju Ryu Karate-Do, AGES from 7 years up, Karate is a great sport all of the family can do, you are never too old to join our clsses. Great for health & fitness, discipline, self awareness & concentration, Development of possitive attitude & life skills,
Relaxation through deep breathing (IBUKU). Promote Community spirit & friendship. Head Sensei: Mario Borg
(Instructing at Bossley Park)0414 703 666.........30 years experience in Karate & Martial arts.
Former National Goju-Kai Karate Kumite Champion....

Official JKF Goju Kai Europe Site
Hello my friends,

It is my honour to welcome you to the website of our organisation: JKF GOJU KAI EUROPE. This is the place on which you will find all the information necessary to know who we are, what we're doing and what our goals are for the future. If you need any more information please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here for you!

Best regards,

Leo Lipinski
President JKF Gojukai Europe

Jim Bishop 2nd Dan Gojuryu
Paul Keen

Kenwa-kai (Kenwakai) Karate is the traditional Goju-ryu karate organisation of Akio Takahashi (Shuseki Shihan) with head quarters in Tokyo, Japan.

The Southern Africa kenwa kai Chief Instructor is
Stuart Booth (Shihan).

For more information, please contact

Francis Billy Balie

info@kenwakaikarate.org

KENWA KAI

PO Box 7

ALICEDALE 6135

South Africa

The JR EAST PASS is an economical and flexible rail pass to travel around Eastern Japan. Not for all of Japan but those who only want to travel East of Tokyo good way to save.

There are four Japanese rail passes to choose from:

The Japan Rail Pass for unlimited travel on Japan Rail lines and affiliated buses and ferries.
The Japan East Rail Pass covers metropolitan Tokyo and many popular destinations in Eastern Japan.
The Japan West (Sanyo Area) Rail Pass covers an area of western Japan stretching roughly from Sasebo to Osaka.
The Japan West (Kansai Area) Rail Pass covers a smaller, more specific area of western Japan including sightseeing locations such as Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himji.

JKF Gojukai Portugal is a European group of Gojukai Japan and the major kai association is Seiwakai.

The Japan Karatedo Federation Goju-Kai - Portugal is one area of development of the style of karate known as Goju, directly connected with All Japan Karate Federation - Goju-Kai (Japan) by JKF Goju-Kai - Europe. It is a subsidiary of Portugal Japan Federation of Associations of Goju Karate-do.

Doshinkan was established in 2004 by a group of enthusiastic karatekas namely Chan Tien Seng, Sanny Yap and Sai Koo Yet.

Doshinkan is affiliated to All Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai and abides by the rules and regulations set by JKF Gojukai.

We have three dojos, one in Pandan Valley,one in Punggol Cinnamon R.C. and one in Woodlands Admiralty Zone 1 R.C.

Objectives of Doshinkan

- To maintain the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.
- To propagate and maintain the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.
- To develop character of its members through the practice of Goju-ryu karate-do.
- To provide certification and grading for members in Goju-ryu karate-do.

Singapore Branch of JKF Gojukai
WELCOME TO THE HOME OF

GOJU RYU KARATE DO ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE

Contact Email: Lawrence_Lau@gojuryu.net

The schools are headed by Ozel Osman 5th Dan Black Belt, who began his martial arts career in 1973 as a result of bullying & intimidation at school, with a view of just learning how to defend himself.
However, he became more serious about his training and went on to achieve his first Black Belt in 1980.

Traditional Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, and are members of the Traditional Karate Federation, registered with Karate England, which is recognised by Sport England.

We are also members of Great Britain Seiwa-Kai, which is recognised by the Japan Karate Federation Goju-Kai.

Feeling dissatisfied with his knowledge, he made the first of 5 visits to Japan, to study & train under famous Japanese Karate Masters.

He has attended instructor training courses all over England, Europe & Japan as well as attending training camps and courses with the ex-National Team coach, Sensei Ticky Donovan and top instructors of various styles of Karate & other forms of martial arts.

He competed at local, national & international level of competition, representing England in the Goju-Kai team with several successes, individual & team in Kata and Kumite.

He trained in Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) in Thailand and was voted Castle Point Sports Personality of the Year. He is a qualified Massage Therapist to ITEC standards and has enhanced CRB disclosure (child protection).


The assistant Instructor to Osman Sensei is Sonia Gregory Brown Belt.

She began her martial arts training in Wing Chun Kung Fu, in the mid-nineties, achieving advanced level. As a progression to her martial arts, she began practising Karate in 2002.
Osman Sensei is qualified to teach aerobics & administer First Aid.

Hombu Dojo CHIBA

KANCHO KATSUTOSHI ISHIHARA (9th Dan)
Borne in Chiba Prefecture JAPAN
1963 - Learn Goju-Ryu Karate with Gogen Yamaguchi

1968 - Entitled as Honbu Shidoin of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai

1968 - Established Shoseikan in Chiba, Japan

1971 - Achieved 4th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai

1972 - Received the title of Renshi of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai

1975 - Achieved 5th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai

1976 - Received official Dojo authorization from Gogen Yamaguchi

1978 - Achieved 6th Dan of All-Japan Karate-do Goju Kai

2002 - Achieved 8th Dan of All-Japan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Association

2006 - Achieved 9th Dan of All-Japan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Association

Our small, family club is committed to the values which make karatedo so special. Karate, whilst being a fighting art, must be more than that. It is the values which make us different. Self Discipline, Control, respect.
We are not your run of the mill, fly by night martial arts group with questionable claims of inventing our own style. This is legitimate, this is Karatedo and this is JKF Gojukai - Gojuryu Karatedo Seiwakai. With a direct and traceable lineage, international opportunities to train in Japan or Okinawa and skills that will last you a life time.

Welcome to the Sydney Iaido Club!
We are based in Seven Hills, New South Wales, where we practise Seitei Iaido (ZNKR) and Kendo. We are affiliated with the NSW Kendo Association, and the Australian Kendo Renmei.
Telephone Mobile: 0419 324 102

Established in 1976 by Doug Milton, we are the oldest Iaido club in New South Wales. In 1990, Dr Yahiko Kadono Sensei 'adopted' the Sydney Iaido Club, and oversaw the formation of the Blue Leaf Dojo and the commencement of Ko-ryu training. Full details of our club history can be found on the "Club History" page.

At present, we have about 17 Iaidoka and about 7 Kendoka. Our chief Iaido instructor is Dean Hawthorn Sensei, who is ranked 5th Dan. Our club has four Nidan members, and three Shodan members. Full information about all our club members can be found on the "About Us" page.

Iaido is the art of Japanese Swordsmanship, and its beginnings date back to the Samurai period in Japan, where there were many different schools or ryu. Its modern form dates back to the late 1960's, when the Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei in Japan put together seven kata, in what was called Seitei Iaido. In 1981, three forms were added, and then a further two in 2000 to bring the total up to twelve. Each of the Iaido kata is composed of 4 general movements: (1) Nukitsuke, or drawing of the sword, (2) Kiritsuke, or cutting movements, (3) Chiburi, or removing the blood from the sword, and (4) Noto, returning the sword to its saya or scabbard. More information about Iaido and Kendo can be found in the "Iaido and Kendo" page

Sensei Hagen Neumann Vice President JKF Gojukai Germany, holder of many championship titles he has won the All Japan Karate do Federation Gojukai 2 times Tokyo 1999 & Wakayama 2001. also JKF Gojukai Europe 2003.
JKF Gojukai Germany Chief Instructor Stanko Kumer 6th Dan JKF Gojukai, Vice President of JKF Gojukai Europe afiliated with Goju Ryu Karate do Kenbukan, from Wakayama east of Osaka, has many followers in Germany a great club to train at always welcome.

Seiwakai Goju Ryu Karate Do St Clair

Robert & Marie White

Phone: 0402-770-118

E-mail: seiwakai_karate_do_st_clair@bigpond.com

Senior Instructor for this dojo is Bob Wilson started his training with GKR Karate and joined Seiwakai after training in other dojo's without success it was suggested by his Kobudo Teacher to contact Glenn Stephenson Shihan
with preferences toward traditional Okinawa Karate and focus more on practical application.
Bob, is also training in Kobudo so lessons here will incorporate both disciplines

If you are interested in learning or practicing a traditional martial arts system in Texas we have dojos in Houston, Sugar Land, South Houston & Austin, and Dallas the dallas area to serve you. Please call us today to try a FREE class at one of our school. Please call now or send us an e-mail and one of our staff will contact you for more infomation.
About our instructors:
Our well trained and fit instructors are exposed, and are well diverse on modern sports science principles in the areas of exercise physiology, anatomy, nutrition, kinesiology, and biomechanics in additional to Traditional Goju-Ryu Karate training directly from masters from Japan and Okinawa.
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TRADITIONAL KARATE CENTER
4565 HIGH HIGHWAY 6 @ AUSTIN PARWAY
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478

SHOGUN MARTIAL ARTS and BOXING SUPPLIES is a family business established in 1994 to supply to the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Due to our service and quality products at realistic prices we now supply internationally. Our aim is to tailor our products to the diverse range of industries we supply, this includes centres, clubs, individuals or organisations.
Call Alan for all you needs +61 2 4731 1629

Seiwa-Kai Goju-Ryu karate was established in Calgary in 1979. Presently, the club has 3 branches located in northwest and southwest Calgary. The club offers classes for beginners, children and adults. All students of Seiwa-Kai Goju-Ryu Karate-do are members of the National Karate Association and Karate Alberta Association.

Alberta Seiwakai Canada
Shihan Peter Brown Head Instructor

Sensei Kristina Brandy, born in St. Catharines Ontario Canada in October 1968. I moved to Abbotsford, British Columbia spring-summer 1992 and moved back to St. Catharines, Ontario in the fall of 1992. I have been living and currently reside in Welland, Ontario since 2002.

The style of Goju Ryu Karate is a Martial Art, which has benefits to everyone who trains and practices regularly.

John Dalmedo Shihan 6 Dan
Started his Karate life with Paul Starling Shihan in 1973, Sydney Goju Kan
Joined K. Saito. (Formally with Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai) in 1980 now known as Shinbukan
1980 26th October - Shodan
1986 1st March - Ni Dan
1989 12th July - Sandan
1993 16th December - Yondan
2000 20 December – Godan
2002 Rukudan
2007 Became a Senior member of the Goju Ryu Seiwakai
2008 Director of Gojuryu Karate do Seiwakai Queensland Branch

West Australian Goju Ryu Karate Do promotes fun and development in all aspects of Traditional and Sport Karate , Fitness, weight loss, self defence, self confidence, self respect, motivation, co-ordination, The Ideals of Loyalty, respect and honour.

Here at WAGR we have one main rule, have fun and enjoy yourself. During your training at WAGR you will experience world level coaching techniques to meet your specific needs, but this means nothing to us unless you enjoy it. At WAGR we endeavor to be friendly to all our members, whether you are a black belt or beginner you will find our coaching methods enjoyable and productive.

The aim of WAGR is to preserve and protect the true teachings and philosophy of the Goju Ryu Grandmaster and founder Chojun Miyagi.

Leon Spiccia
Chief Instructor
West Australian Goju Ryu Karate Do

Maandag 7 januari 2008 ... zowel voor mezelf als voor vele andere karateka's het begin van een compleet nieuw hoofdstuk in onze karate-carrière! Vandaag starten we in Sportcenter Arcade te Balen met onze gloednieuwe sportschool ... The Seiwakai Karate Academy.

Aangezien ik niet iemand ben die blijft achteruit kijken, ga ik zelf samen met ons bestuur en medewerkers van de sportschool voor 200% werken aan een fijne groep, een hechte band, maar vooral ... een plek waar met volle teugen kan genoten worden van het Seiwakai Karate Do.

Ik had graag langs deze weg nog de mensen willen bedanken die me de afgelopen weken door dik en dun hebben gesteund in een, toch wel, bewogen eindejaarsperiode. Namen noemen is hier overbodig, maar m'n moeder Marleen en vriendin Bianca zijn er hier zeker en vast 2 van ... bedankt!

Op nu naar onze eerste les die vanavond zal doorgaan om 20u30 voor de volwassenen vanaf 14 jaar

Alvast tot dan en ... veel plezier!

Sensei Tim

Okinawa Goju Ryu Kazoku-do Karate was formed in 2005 by Sensei's Paul Keen And Jim Bishop. Between both instructors there is over 50 years experience in Karate and Kobudo. Both Sensei's Paul and Jim hold Nidan rankings in a variety of styles in both Karate and Kobudo (Okinawan Weaponry). Both instuctors were graded by Okinawan masters.

Sensei Jim Bishop is an Asociate Director and Senior Instructor for Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai Australia and holds (2nd Dan) Nidan rank in Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai and (1st Dan) Shodan in the JKF Goju Kai.

The club is affiliated with Goju Ryu Karate-do Seiwakai and a Member of JKF Goju Kai through Seiwakai.

Goju Ryu Karate do Seishikan Australia is comprised of a number of Dojo's spread around Australia, and is headed by Shihan Phil Bates under the direction of Kancho Heiji Tada 8th Dan.

The style of Karate practiced by us is Goju-Ryu and has been operating since 1972 when Shihan Masao Tada came to Australia and started up a Dojo in Gunson Street Adelaide. Sensei Kyoshi Tsujimoto replaced him in 1974.

The Shiseikan Karate Club was first set up in 1980 at the Christchurch YMCA by Sensei Pat McGregor, a 6th dan black belt graded by the Japan Karate-Do Federation Goju Kai. Pat is supported by many Japanese graded coaches.

Training is held five days a week at various Dojos around Christchurch (see time table).

Shiseikan NZ, under JKF Goju Kai NZ, is a truly international Organisation involved with many other countries which are members of the JKF Goju Kai group. Being a member presents club members with the opportunity to travel and train with many of the masters of today's Karate.

Shiseikan is a very active club and a strong member of Karate NZ, having produced many outstanding athletes.

JKF Goju Kai NZ is also represented in Tologa Bay by Les Harding, 4th dan black belt.

The All Japan Karate Federation Gojukai known as JKF Gojukai

Karatedo in Okinawa can be broadly divided into two sects, Nahate and Shurite. The most popular school of Nahate is Goju-kai, which is a strain of Chinese Nanpa Shorin-ken. In 1930, the founder Chojun Miyagi named his school "Goju-ryu". He cited a line to name his school from "Bubishi" which is a traditional book of Shorin-ken Hakkaku-mon in Fujian province, China.
The founder Chojun Miyagi defined essence of karatedo as that "Karatedo is a measure to train your body and mind, to keep in shape and to protect yourself in a dangerous situation."

Fights of martial arts are fights of life or death. Therefore, we need to be serious and to concentrate on practice to learn techniques for survival in serious fights. To do so, Chojun Miyagi thought that a harmonious development of body and mind is necessary and he devised many training methods through his hard training.

He introduced modern point of view into conventional meditation and health program and developed Junbi Undo, or preparation exercise which was produced for improving your health, and Hojo Undo, or supplementary exercise which is practiced with equipment from an early stage of school's development. He developed rational system of training. Junbi Undo and Hojo Undo are still actively used without any changes.

The basic Kata Sanchin, Kaishu, or open hand Kata Gekisai 1 and 2, Heishu, or closed hand Kata Tensho, authentic Kata of Kanryo Higaona Sensei such as Saifa, Seiyunchin, Shisochin, Sanseiru, Seipai, Kururunfa, Seisan and Suparinpei are instructed.

It is said that Sanchin is the basic Kata of Goju-ryu to study "Ki, Soku and Tai" which are necessary factors of martial arts, and this is a basic Kata for training to learn right breathing and posture for massive attack and defense techniques. The founder Chojun Miyagi studied Rokkish from Chinese boxing Nan-ha Shorin-ken Hakkaku-ken and developed Tensho as Heishu Kata. Tensho aims to study "Ki, Soku and Tai" as same as Sanchin and several Uke techniques and attacking techniques by Shotei are featuring

Members train in confidence knowing:
All coaches of the association are accredited with the Australian Coaching Council and have police and working with children clearances
We are affiliated with the Australian Karate Federation Inc (State and National)
We are affiliated with the International Karate Organization, Japan
We are Recognised by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation
We are a member of the International Olympic Federation (state and national)
All karate grades are recognised world wide under the World Karate Federation (WKF) of which the Australian Karate Federation is an affiliate organisation
We have access to state and national Institute of Sport facilities
Last update May 2007Designed and maintained by Mark Dickson Morley dojo Aims and Objectives of our Association

a) To promote proper, healthy and lawful practice of Karate-Do and to repress all abuses of Karate-Do
b) To prevent racial, religious, gender, physical or political discrimination or distinction among practitioners of Karate do
c) To support and advance the ideals and correct practice of Karate-Do throughout the community
d) Provide the opportunity for non South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Karate practitioners to join the Association as Associate Members and enjoy the benefits afforded to them as per the Rules of Association
e) To encourage active participation and co-operation with the community providing opportunities for people to become involved and benefit from an interesting, active and healthy pursuit.

Chief Instructor Alan Burdett 6th Dan

Karate SEIWAKAI originated more than from the experience of 20 years of Ademir Professor of the Coast, is a more including and realistic method on the diverse aspects of attack and defense of a combat.

A guide to Super Hotel's standard hotel room.　Depending on the hotel there may be some slight differences in the room size.　- There are no Super Rooms in the City Sendai, City Ikebukuro North Gate, Kobe, Kurashiki Inn, Hakata City Ube, or City Kumamoto Super Hotels.
a Super Room that is for two or three persons.
- Super Hotel Kyoto / Karasuma Gojo are furnished with a semi-double bed and a sofa bed.
Because these rooms are planned for a couple sleeping in the same bed or a couple with a child if two or three adults would like to sleep in separate beds we would suggest reserving single rooms for each person.

With a double bed (140x200) in each room
you can stretch out and take it easy.
*The top loft bed in the Super Room is a single size (86x200).
Every room has a unit bath. Body soap and rinse in shampoo are provided via a dispencer.

Every room has a desk with a built-in light and a chair. Here you will find the TV, hot water pot, alarm clock, tooth brush that are provided for you.