Seishikan Australia is comprised of a number of clubs 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 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.

Seishikan Australia welcomes new beginners from children to adults male and female. Our instructors are all graded through Japan under the highest standard. Their grades are internationally recognised. To find a club near you just click on the Club link which will take you to your state from there you can look at where the nearest club is for you.

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The Heijoshin Karate Dojo teaches traditional Goju Ryu Karate and is a member of the Japan Karate Federation Goju Kai under the Seiwa Kai organization. The name Heijoshin literally means "everyday spirit", implying that what the student learns in the Dojo transfers directly into their everyday life. Goju Ryu, literally "the way of hard and soft" is one of the four main styles of Japanese/Okinawan karate and is known and respected throughout the world.

The Dojo is a place of experiential learning. The body and mind will learn many lessons through training. It is important to retain the concept of "beginner's mind" to remain open to the process. The knowledge is both empirical and experiential and all start at the bottom. Men and women do equally well in our art and are treated equally. It is important to leave the ego at the door upon bowing into the Dojo.

There is a level of commitment and seriousness that defines the study of any martial art. Every aspect of your training should be approached with mature consideration. The traditional martial arts, while teaching you to effectively defend yourself, are as concerned with the quality of your character as with the power of your techniques. Interestingly, the two seem to go hand-in-hand. With power we learn respect and responsibility so we do not misuse that power. Being tough is one thing; being tough and having good character is a benefit to society.

Welcome to our website and thank you for your interest. Please feel free to observe a class or schedule an appointment to discuss your training goals and how we might help you achieve them. I hope you will enjoy karate training for many years, and that your experience will be as rewarding as my own.

Sensei James Pounds

Head Instructor
Texas USA

Swan Hills GoJu Ryu offers Karate and Self-Defence classes for children and adults with training at two Dojos in the Midland and Mt Helena east of Perth, Western Australia.

Chief Instructor Bob Allen 5th Dan Sensei has been running GoJu Ryu Karate classes since 1973 following a long tradition starting with the original Grand Master Chojun Miyagi.

Description:

Instructor Paul Coleman 7th Dan Kiyoshi

Paul Coleman began training in boxing and Judo as an 11 year old. Paul gained black belt in Judo which he continued for 11 years. Whilst doing Judo Karate caught his attention, this was 1974 and Paul joined the karate class at the back of the hall. 6 months later he saw an advert in the local paper for Goju Ryu and he immediately changed to Goju there and then. Paul studied for 20 years in the IOGKF under the tutelage of Morio Higaonna and gained 5th Dan in 1993. 32 years after starting karate, Paul said 'I am still learning' and have found a wealth of knowledge with my current instructors since 1994, Leo Lipinski, Fujiwara, Tasaki and other fine instructors like Shiomi, Murumatsu, Kiyohara etc.

Development in Gojuryu movement from the onset once you train in this class no other Goju Dojo seems to be up to scratch.
With Iyan Mackenzie Shihan, James Duggan Shihan and Kain Johnson Sensei training you your development in what Seiwakai is all about.
Adults Only

MARIO BORG GOJU RYU KARATE-DO
Mario Borg
4th Dan Gojuryu Karate do Seiwakai Australia
3rd 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.

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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SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478

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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.

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

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.

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.