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Goju-ryu Karate AOGKF Australia

Locality: Goulburn, New South Wales

Phone: +61 423 958 485

Address: 76 Gibson Street 2580 Goulburn, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Our event was part of this worldwide effort by IOGKF raising over AUD$14,000 to help in the fight against COVID-19 in developing countries.

25.01.2022 The 2020 AOGKF friendship tournament and club championship will still be going ahead in Goulburn on August 30th at the Veolia arena.

24.01.2022 Caloundra Dojo is back training tonight!

23.01.2022 A huge happy birthday to our chief instructor, Sensei Joe Roses O.A.M, for today! Still fighting fit and definitely not looking his age!

23.01.2022 Canberra Black Belt William Nash receives a Bravery award for his heroic efforts to rescue several people in troubled waters in 2017! Congratulations!

22.01.2022 Message from Higaonna Sensei!

21.01.2022 The 'Bubishi' poem from Chojun Miyagi took the name Goju tells us to 'act in accordance with time and change', so here we go! This years annual Black and Brown Belt Gasshuku will be held online in due COVID-19 restrictions. Sensei Joe Roses (7th Dan), Sensei Kevin Nash (6th Dan) and Sensei David Lambert will lead the Gasshuku which will include all grades sessions and group training using Zoom's breakout room feature. The annual Black Belt grading will be deferred until our National Gasshuku in November this year. Registration will be open until the day before the Gasshuku so we have time to get everything set from the hosts end. I look forward to seeing you all for training next month! https://australiakarate.com/upcoming-events

21.01.2022 We are very pleased to be able to announce that we have now been able to spread traditional IOGKF Goju-ryu Karate to Brisbane, Queensland! Sensei Collin Green and his Dojo 'Southside Traditional Goju Karate' is now open and welcoming students! Experience Traditional Karate at it's best and contact Sensei Collin and his team of black belt instructors today!

21.01.2022 CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS FROM SENSEI KEVIN NASH: To all AOGKF students and their families. On behalf of the AOGKF executive committee I would like to offer some words and advice to help our members deal with the covid19 pandemic. This is a time for the community to come together to help and support each other. This is an opportunity for us to rise and show the whole world what we are made of. Let us reflect on the Dojo kun to gain strength from....Continue reading

20.01.2022 The 2020 AOGKF Online Black and Brown Belt Gasshuku is starting to fill up. We have had members from Europe already register to join this event! Our Zoom platform can only accommodate 100 attendees and now we have gone international, we are expecting more people than usual. Timetable for the day is included below and you can register here: https://australiakarate.com//black-belt-2020-nsw-gasshuku- Friday May 29, 2020 Sandan & Above Training Session 6:30-8:00pm... Sensei Joe Roses will lead all senior AOGKF Black Belts through the highest level Kata's of the Goju-ryu system. Sandan & Above meeting 8:00-8:30pm A chance to catch up and have a chat after training. Saturday May 30, 2020 All Black & Brown Belt training session 9:00-9:50am Welcome speeches, warm up training and more. Group Training Session #1 10:00-10:45am Nidan & Above - Sensei Joe Roses Shodan - Sensei Kevin Nash Brown Belts - Sensei David Lambert Group Training Session #2 10:50-11:35am Nidan & Above - Sensei Kevin Nash Shodan - Sensei David Lambert Brown Belts - Sensei Joe Roses Group Training Session #3 11:40am-12:25pm Nidan & Above - Sensei David Lambert Shodan - Sensei Joe Roses Brown Belts - Sensei Kevin Nash All Grades Training 12:30-12:50pm A final session under Sensei Joe Roses O.A.M

20.01.2022 -My view about the successor of Sensei Chojun Miyagi- I sometimes see that there are arguments regarding who is the true successor of Sensei Chojun Miyagi. I do...nt see the point arguing. The historical record is that Sensei Chojun Miyagi didnt appoint anybody as his successor. So there is no official successor to Sensei Chojun Miyagi. This is the fact. It is up to the individual and to the organization to decide whom we believe to be the successor and whom we follow. We need to separate historical record from the things that we believe. Higaonna Sensei believes Anichi Sensei as the most knowledgeable student of Sensei Chojun Miyagi through his experience. So, we, IOGKF as an organization, claim Anichi Sensei as a successor of Chojun Miyagi Sensei. However, at the same time, other organizations or practitioners believe other masters such as Sensei Eiichi Miyazato, Sensei Meitoku Yagi or Sensei Gogen Yamaguchi as a successor, and I respect them all. You cannot go to people who believe other religions to tell that you are wrong, and you must believe my religion. We must respect each other. The only point we may be able to argue is the historical record. This is a matter that we must settle for our future generations. Regarding Anichi Miyagi Sensei, the historical record is that he trained under Chojun Miyagi Sensei for five and a half years. During that time, he learned all the Kata, Bunkai as well as Hojo Undo from Sensei Chojun Miyagi. Several karate practitioners who knew Anichi Miyagi Sensei, as well as other students of Chojun Sensei, have mentioned that Sensei Anichi Miyagi was the most knowledgeable student of Chojun Miyagi Sensei. See more

19.01.2022 No one from Australia, regardless of style, can visit Higaonna Senseis Dojo in Okinawa without first consulting our countries IOGKF chief instructor, in our case Sensei Joe Roses. Higaonna Senseis Dojo is currently closed to all visitors due to COVID-19.

18.01.2022 2020 AOGKF BLACK & BROWN BELT GASSHUKU Nakamura Sensei will run a live charity session as part of our Gasshuku! Sensei will teach a 90 minute class open to all IOGKF Black and Brown Belt members on May 30. You can join the entire Gasshuku lead by Sensei Joe Roses - 7th Dan or you can participate in just the charity event! Limited places are available! Register online at: https://australiakarate.com/upcoming-events

18.01.2022 COVID-19 STATEMENT FROM AOGKF EC: Please be assured the AOGKF Executive Committee is monitoring the COVID-19 situation carefully. All of our Dojos will remain in normal operation unless governments advise otherwise. Its time to show discipline, please remain calm, follow all the personal hygiene instructions, eat a good diet, drink water, get plenty of rest and most importantly, remain calm. As per normal Dojo etiquette, if you are unwell, please stay at home. ... The ACT Gasshuku will continue as planned this weekend and the NSW & other state Gasshukus will also go ahead. Any updates will be posted in the news section of our website at: www.australiakarate.com See more

13.01.2022 AOGKF VIRTUAL DOJO IS NOW LIVE!!! It's been a monumental undertaking by the executive committee and I hope you will all be able to use the Virtual Dojo to make this difficult time much more enjoyable. The link below will take you to the shop where you can see the packs. To view the actual content included, click into the pack and scroll down below where you enter all your details and you'll see a full list for each one. (We'll work on making this easier over the next few days). Enjoy! https://australiakarate.com/shop

13.01.2022 Thank you everyone for your support in fighting COVID-19 and bringing the world together through traditional Karate!

11.01.2022 Check out our highlights video from last weekends online charity Gasshuku we held with IOGKF World Chief Instructor, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, as our special guest! It was a great event with people all over the world staying up all night to be with us! AOGKF raised $1,044.00 for the UN to help them combat COVID-19 in developing countries. Thank you to all who participated and learned from Sensei!

10.01.2022 We are happy to report that the International Charity Gasshuku, led by Sensei Joe Roses for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile, raised funds in the amount ...of $413 US Dollars. With those funds, we donated 150 KN95 masks to a local public hospital in Santiago. Our dojo sincerely appreciates your help and contributions! Here are some photos of doctors and technicians wearing the mask. See more

10.01.2022 2020 NEW SOUTH WALES GASSHUKU VENUE CHANGE Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2020 NSW Gasshuku originally planned for Bungendore will now be held in GOULBURN, NSW. Please see the updates timetable and location at the link below. This venue is larger and is open to more participants. If you are still interested in coming please use the link below to register! See you in Goulburn! https://australiakarate.com/state-gasshuku

10.01.2022 Our Goulburn Dojo has been nominated as the best business in their city! They are in the running for this title but they need your help! Please support them by clicking on to the original post below, entering the comments and scrolling down to category number 11. Leave a like on their Dojos logo image to give them a vote! Thank you all!

10.01.2022 What an amazing successful ACT Gasshuku. Even though it was held under strict guidelines we manage to show that you dont need contact to still practice Goju Ryu karate. Thanks to all the 60 plus students who believed in us to run a safe gasshuku. A big thanks goes out to Sensei Joe and Sensei Kevin for their leadership in a challenging time.

09.01.2022 Tomorrows ACT State Gasshuku will still be go ahead as planned! The new social distancing regulations will be operating and we will be holding the training over the two halls. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

08.01.2022 This years AOGKF NSW State Gasshuku has sold out in record time! Over 125 keen participants are registered for this exciting event to be hosted by Bungendore Traditional Karate! Spaces are still available for our ACT, QLD & VIC events, but they are also filling up! Lock your place in today! Visit our website at: www.australiakarate.com

07.01.2022 HOW I SEE TRADITIONAL KARATE IN THE MODERN WORLD An essay by: Sensei Shenae Lambert - IOGKF Australia (AOGKF). 3rd Dan - IOGKF, Black Belt Taekido, Primary scho...ol assistant principal, Lambert Karate Dojo senior instructor. In a modern society that is constantly changing and evolving, there has never been a more fundamental importance for traditional karate and its teachings to be present and accessible to as many people as possible. Unlike a sport that offers many benefits such as increased strength, fitness, flexibility and coordination, karate offers all of this and more. It offers a targeted approach to mental, emotional, spiritual, physical and social health. Karate-do, not just karate, implies that karate and its teachings is a total way of life which goes well beyond just kicking and punching. Our current life in the 21st century is extremely fast paced and full of instant gratification. Technology is heavily relied upon to assist us in achieving as much as possible each day. Everybody is always chasing more and comparing themselves to others as social media blasts comparisons and portrayals of the ideal (yet unrealistic) world in front of us each and every day. Rather than being grateful and being happy with what we have, people are constantly looking for more or to what is next. Okinawa, the birthplace of traditional Goju-ryu Karate, is one place in the world where our modern society that we see here in Australia and many developed nations around the world, is yet to have caught up with the small, southern island of Japan. People live relatively simple lives, appear happier and healthier working in what we might view as more boring or mundane traditional jobs but with the Okinawan attitude and approach, these jobs give a stronger self of purpose compared to those working similar jobs in the west. It is this sense of purpose that builds self-esteem and a strong sense of self, assisting in combating depression and anxiety. With mental health issues now affecting 1 in 5 Australians and 8 teenagers a day committing suicide, surely we need to ask ourselves the question, is constantly chasing more and living lives of instant gratification through technology worth it? The Okinawans would suggest otherwise. What damage is being done by constantly looking for what is next or comparing ourselves to others? Pressures of modern society in Australia has led to families who are time poor and find it difficult to spend quality time with their children as dual income families become the norm. Often, children are left with less guidance and consistency in receiving key messages on morals and values, with schools and extra curricular activities left to fill this void. Sensei’s who are adhering to the principles, morals and values of traditional karate have the potential to be life changing, positive role models to students, teaching the importance of respect, resilience, responsibility and cooperation. Traditional karate increases focus, concentration and discipline as students are pushed to be persistent and diligent in their training in order to achieve their goals. It is important that kids experience failure and see to connection between effort and achievement. Belts are not handed out, instead earned. As our society becomes more politically correct around inclusion and everyone is viewed as being good enough to reach the mark karate reinforces that in order to reach the mark hard work and effort needs to be consistently displayed in order to earn your grade. It will not be handed out for just turning up. The values that are taught and driven in the dojo not only assist children in becoming better citizens in the world but it also helps parents in knowing what messages to push with their children. Parents become an important part of the dojo culture and the messages they are delivering to their children work in harmony with the messages of traditional karate being delivered from the Sensei. Too often I have seen bright, enthusiastic and confident children become lost in their teenage years. They go from knowing who they are and what they want in the world to becoming eaten up by the world’s negativity and darkness. Teenagers long for a sense of belonging and the dojo plays a vital role in providing this in a teens life. The dojo is a place where they can be themselves, interact with positive role models and become positive role models themselves as they reach higher grades and move into teaching roles. Young woman gain a sense of empowerment as they learn how to defend themselves and gain in confidence as they are taught to avoid and handle uncomfortable situations. The dojo is a positive community where everyone feels accepted. I don’t think anyone is lucky enough to go through high school without being bullied and I certainly wasn’t the exception. Even when times have been tough, the dojo has always been my sanctuary. I knew that I could come to the dojo, be myself and be surrounded by my karate family. I question whether the dojo would be full of my karate family if it wasn’t for the ethics of traditional karate. Everyone is supportive and it is about being respectful and competing against yourself rather than others. If the senior students did not embody the ethics and values of traditional karate, I am sure the culture and ethos would be very different. To be able to survive the pressures of modern society, it is becoming increasingly important that people are able to switch off, or disconnect. For adults who experience the full brunt of these pressures, the dojo is their escape. As I walk into the dojo door, my focus shifts. I am in a place where being mindful, present and focused are my outcomes. This is often hard to do when we constantly have things in our daily lives competing for our attention. I am a role model to others as a senior student who models respect and support for others. I am there to become a better version of myself. I am not competing against others; I am just trying to be slightly better than I was the day before. Each training session leaves me walking away from the dojo with a slightly new or changed perspective on an aspect of my life and as a karateka who understands the lifelong journey of karate-do, I try to put this into practice in my daily life. In a world where everything is instant, taking time and persevering to achieve something is slowly disappearing. Tasks that once required grit and stamina to do have become easy and simple thanks to advancements in technology. Children who used to have to be bored while going out for dinner with their families or going for long car trips now have their boredom filled with games on their devices. Video games are designed to constantly hold engagement through their sounds, graphics and storylines. They hold us at exactly the right degree of challenge not too easy or we stop playing but not too hard otherwise we give up. Is it any wonder why we have addiction problems amongst children and teens? How do traditional forms of entertainment compete? How do we escape this world when we constantly have notifications drawing us back to our apps? Unless we find ways to train the mind in activities that require grit and determination, perseverance and hard work, how are we going to develop as a society that isn’t ruled by technology and the associated problems that go along with it? The repetitive nature of traditional Goju-ryu Karate brings the mental toughness of working again and again at something. This mental toughness and fortitude builds skills in people to be less aggressive, more in control and therefore a pacifist in situations involving conflict. There is no first attack in karate and with respecting others being one of the underlying values in karate, we are building a more peaceful and calm society with citizens who are able to mediate in situations of conflict. In conclusion, when people think of traditional karate, they might have thoughts about the crane kick, karate kid, people dressed in white pajamas and a whole lot of hi yas! but in reality what they will find is quite different. They will find what I have found a place to escape, a karate family, a process that develops physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual health along with a never give up attitude that can be applied to all aspects of their life. They will find teachings that support their development as an individual who is only competing to become a better version of themselves. In a modern world that seems fixated on everyone around them and having everything instantly, traditional karate will offer them a renewed and refreshed sense of happiness, presence and confidence that is developed through a cultural appreciation and awareness of the Japanese culture.

07.01.2022 And just like that, another year is about to come to an end! What a roller coaster the last 12 months has been! From our chief instructor receiving one of Australias highest honours to having the 2nd biggest team at the World traditional karate ceremony in Okinawa. Its been a great journey and now its time to pause, reflect and give thanks for the gifts weve received in 2019. The year started in January for AOGKF when Sensei Joe and I traveled to Okinawa to train at Higao...Continue reading

07.01.2022 What an incredible response! Participants from are joining the Gasshuku from : Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, United States, Hong Kong, Colombia, Chile, Denmark, Namibia, Scotland and England! The event is almost at capacity! Register now: https://australiakarate.com/upcoming-events

04.01.2022 COVID-19 DOJO CLOSURES A MESSAGE FROM THE AOGKF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE As you are all very well aware the COVID-19 virus has shut down most of normal life as we know it and that means that we are not allowed to train inside any of our Dojo's effective immediately.... Our Executive Committee wants to assure all AOGKF members that we are working on ways to still be able to train within the legal requirements. We realise that our normal Dojo training is no longer an option. Soon we are going to start using a system that has been around for a while called the 'virtual Dojo'. The virtual Dojo is where the student will log online and be able to progress their individual training using the internet. By completing the classes online, a student will still be able to sit for an assessment and grading, but online. We dont exactly know how long it will take to implement but I can assure you all that we are working as hard as we can to get this system up and running as soon as possible. For information regarding individual Dojo's, please contact your instructor directly. As is probably clear to you all, the NSW, QLD & VIC State Gasshuku's will no longer run over the next two weeks. Further information will be posted as matters progress. We wish you good health and happiness over the coming months. Yours truly AOGKF Executive Committee

04.01.2022 BIG NEWS - NSW GASSHUKU RUNNING ON SUNDAY!!! You read that right! The AOGKF will be pushing on with this years NSW State Gasshuku and we will be hold it at your house! Yes you read that bit right too! On Sunday March 29th we are going to run 3 live Gasshuku sessions for AOGKF members from my home Dojo via the ZOOM Platform. There will be a 90 minute morning session for Black Belts, a 90 minute session for Kyu grades and a 45 minute session for pee-wees! You can train at your ...home alongside AOGKF members for all over the country in what we understand to be the IOGKF's first ever purpose online Gasshuku event! Registration is to be completed online at our National website. Any registrations made for the NSW Gasshuku prior to March 26, 2020 have now been discarded. Its a first in best dressed situation with only 60 spots available! Tonight we ran our final test session with Goulburn and Crookwell Black Belt grades to much success and great feedback across the board! Pictures attached below for you to see! Once you register you will receive an email with all the instructions you will need to set up ZOOM (its so easy, even Sensei David Smithson managed to do it), along with the meeting ID and Password so you can join us! Its going to be great fun and we invite you to be with us as we make history! Not even the dreaded COVID-19 virus can break the Karate family apart! All the info is available at the link below and I hope to see you there! australiakarate.com/state-gasshuku See more

04.01.2022 We invite you to watch our website for updates on Senseis 2021 visit to Goulburn, Australia! www.australiakarate.com

03.01.2022 2020 FRIENDSHIP TOURNAMENT CANCELLED! The NSW Chief Medical Officer has issued a new health order in the last 24 hours asking for all regional, zone and state championships and competitions to cease for at least the next six weeks. (This is included this in the comments below). Unfortunately this means our Friendship Tournament cannot go ahead. Despite case numbers lowering in NSW, this order has been given and with your health and safety our number one priority, we will be following the order. We will store the medals, trophies, cups and shield and bring the tournament back bigger and better in 2021! We never give up and we are making our only focus on having a safe National Gasshuku from November 6-8th! Thank you for your understanding!

02.01.2022 The AOGKF would like to welcome Sensei James Boardman to our organisation. Sensei James will be opening two new Dojo's on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland in Mountain Creek and Buddina starting next month. Sensei James was a Dojo instructor for IOGKF England under Sensei Ernie Molynuex and will now bring his experience to the Queensland. Please welcome him! https://australiakarate.com/qld-locations

02.01.2022 From our family to yours...

01.01.2022 2020 National Gasshuku information and registration is now available online! Book your spot today! https://australiakarate.com/2020-national-gasshuku