We practice authentic Japanese Goju, which is one of the four main karate styles in the world today. Our classes focus on developing well rounded people with strong social skills, effective self-defence abilities and a strong moral character. The instructors have over 60 years of combined experience.
The Chief Instructor is ranked 6th Dan Master and is supported by a group of Black Belts who are dedicated to helping each student find their personal best selves. We are self-defence oriented and so do not compete in tournaments. We concentrate on solid and effective self-defence and coping strategies for the modern world.
The Chief Instructor is ranked 6th Dan Master and is supported by a group of Black Belts who are dedicated to helping each student find their personal best selves. We are self-defence oriented and so do not compete in tournaments. We concentrate on solid and effective self-defence and coping strategies for the modern world.
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So that we might best answer your enquiry, please advise your general location, or the venue in which you are interested. Please note that the minimum age we accept students is11 years. Authentic Japanese Goju karate suitable for minimum 9 years of age and adults. We focus on developing well rounded people with strong social skills, effective self defence abilities and a strong moral character.
Every game and sport has its own culture or accepted way of doing things. Understanding this culture is vital in distinguishing between acceptable behaviour and unacceptable behaviour. The abstraction of "self" is promoted in the martial arts through the concept of "self-enlightenment". "Self enlightenment" is the essence of the martial arts and can only be achieved through years and years of physical and later, mental training.
An effective leader is one who has very good knowledge of the people and environment within which he or she is operating. The Sai Ki Hou exercise described here uses Taoist (reverse breathing) technique. Ki, (Chi in Chinese) surrounds us in all living things, and fills the air we breathe. At an advanced level, the martial artist consciously gathers and expends Ki in the execution of techniques.
A session on breathing and meditation followed, in which Watanabe Shihan explained the differences between Buddhist and Taoist methods of breathing, and demonstrated how to correctly employ reverse breathing techniques. In discussing meditation, the seminar brought the principles of Ki circulation and breathing into practical application.
Location: Wednesday training is at our Hombu (home) dojo. Address and details will be advised to new members when joining the club. No visitors at this dojo. Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Times: Senior Class : 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Junior Class (minimum age 9 years): 7:00pm - 8:00pm. INCORPORATION: The club is an incorporated body under the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Victoria) under the name Japanese Karate Academy Inc.
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Michael & Wendy McLaughlin
Nov 05, 2021
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