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IKO Goju Ryu Karate-Do Australia

Locality: Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 405 149 834

Address: 5 Joy Ave Earlwood 2206 Earlwood, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ikogojuryukarate.com.au

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25.01.2022 END OF YEAR GRADUATIONS, EXHIBITION AND CHRISTMAS BBQ CELEBRATIONS On the 9th December 2019 our academy held its end of year traditional celebrations. This year, a short Tug O War and high jump session for our students with the battle ropes then a short Renzoku Bunkai demonstration showcasing katas Gikasai Itchi, Gikasai Ni, Saifa and Seiyunchin followed by a tile breaking demonstration and finally graduation results. As always, our Christmas BBQ night was celebrated with... parents and students of the community for our academys accomplishments and success over the year with good food and some live entertainment from our very talented Isaac Atienzo (see attached video below). The club would like to thank Hanshi Theodore Tsanidis for providing IKOs training facilities and for his support of all students in 2019. I would also like to thank all Senseis who have volunteered their time throughout the year for this academy. Our academy will be back on Monday the 3rd February and we hope to see you all then for more success in 2020. On behalf of the IKO Goju Ryu karate academy, the club would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. See more

25.01.2022 ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS - AMAC 2020 NSW State Titles What better way to have students experience firsthand the skills required to a) Stay in focus and control during combat b) Not be intimated and c) Think creatively and improvise when necessary ... Tournament competition puts students in a foreign environment face to face with foreign faces outside of the familiar surroundings of a dojo. Here is a video snippet of Jordan Xirodimas during competition. IKO Goju Ryu Karate Sydney. Creating high quality karate students since 1972 See more

24.01.2022 DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE Rope work

24.01.2022 AMAC 2020 State Titles Today 4 of our athletes representing IKO competed in the AMAC (COVID Safe) State Titles tournament. Being the state titles, all tournament athletes were extremely competitive which made the event all that much more difficult for our athletes to secure top positions. Nevertheless, our representatives did very well despite the odds. We are very proud and would like to congratulate all of our 4 competitors who competed with heart and soul. Well done. A spe...cial congratulation goes to Jordan Xirodimas who secured the following top positions - 3rd Place in Kata - 2nd Place in Points Sparring - 2nd Place in Freestyle Sparring - 2nd Place in Points Contact Sparring and - 2nd Place in Full contact (IKO’s debut in this event) Note: Jordan’s full contact event for his age group (i.e. 16-17 years) was cancelled and so he decided to go toe to toe with the adult’s division. Well Done A special congratulations also goes out to Mia Cattarin who secured the following top positions - 1st Place in Kata - 2nd Place in Points Sparring - 2nd Place in Freestyle Sparring IKO Goju Ryu Karate. Promoting discipline, good sportsmanship and producing, training and teaching top quality karateka since 1972.#######

23.01.2022 THE EXCITING JOURNEY Following an arduous and lengthy examination, last night I was awarded my 6th Dan (Rokudan) in Goju Ryu Karate. Very humbled to have received such a milestone rank.

22.01.2022 Pictured below are some of our Shodan Grade Black Belt graduates (CIRCA 2019). IKO Goju Ryu Karate (Sydney) .. Producing quality karate students since 1972

22.01.2022 1st Dan and 2nd Dan CERTIFICATE PRESENTATIONS 2020 Congratulations to the IKO students who graduated to the following levels (starting 4th from the left) Grant Urquhart - 1st Dan, Johnny Psaradakis 1st Dan, Kyriakos Giannarakis - 1st Dan, Aradhya Bhattarai 1st Dan, Dimitri Tsambouniaris - 2nd Dan, Isaac Atienzo - 2nd Dan, Anton Karpathios 1st Dan Well done to these dedicated tough lads. IKO Goju Ryu. Committed to producing high quality students every year

22.01.2022 PRE-CLASS BODY CONDITIONING A working progress on Jordan (one of our most aspring students)

22.01.2022 IKO Black Belts 2020 Last night four (4) of our students graduated to Shodan Grade (Black Belt First Dan) in Goju Ryu Karate. Pictured below on the first pic from left to right John Laganas, Jordan Xirodimas, Peter Karakiozis and William Karakiozis. We are very proud of these students who have worked so hard to receive this wonderful achievement. Well done and well deserved.

21.01.2022 END OF YEAR CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT Our very talented Nidan (Black Belt 2nd Dan) Isaac Atienzo performs live for the community during our end of year celebration. Well done. We are all very proud of you.

20.01.2022 DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE Knuckle Push Ups

20.01.2022 DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE We are so very proud of our students who continue to dedicate themselves to self-discipline and self-improvement during these solitary times. Here we have one of our students (Jordan) who has sent me a few video clips of himself doing various cardio-vascular exercises. (see posts below) Looking good Jordan. Well done. Keep it up

19.01.2022 The new Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga holds a 2nd Dan in Goju Ryu Karate. The 99th PM of the Asian country was the vice-captain of the Goju-ryu Karatedo Club when he was a student at Hosei University. Speaking to the All Japan Karate-do Federation in 2014 for its magazine, Mr. SUGA said, The things I developed through karate-do have served me well after I entered politics. I am keenly aware that the mental strength to endure difficulties was forged in the karate-do club.

19.01.2022 IKO Goju Ryu students (Class of 1988).

18.01.2022 REFLECTION AND FOND MEMORIES Pictured on the left preteen students Isaac Atienzo and Dimitri Tsambouniaris (CIRCA 2012) At the time aged between 11-12 years.... And now two fine young men that have just been awarded their Second Dan (pictured on the right) Keep up the good work

18.01.2022 Our end of year grading spanning over two nights (25th and 27th November 2019) has now been completed. A very special grading this time around with 4 students attempting the grade of Shodan (Black Belt 1st Dan) and 2 students attempting the grade of Nidan (Black Belt 2nd Dan) We are very proud of all students who have trained hard all year and again enjoy seeing their exceptional skills, passion and great effort during these examinations. Students will receive their results on Monday the 9th December 2019

18.01.2022 MORE HIGHLIGHTS AMAC 2019 Round 3 Tournament William Hadjia (in white Gi) 3rd Place in Freestyle Sparring (11-12 Years Beginner-Intermediate division) An impressive placing considering how large his division was. Well done William

17.01.2022 Happy Birthday to the Head of IKO Goju Ryu Australia. Hanshi Theodore Tsanidis

17.01.2022 Naha City, Okinawa, (circa 1930s) Chojun Miyagi Sensei (pictured teaching students) was an Okinawan Martial Artist who founded and systemised the first Goju Ryu school by blending Okinawan and Chinese Martial Art influences. Previous to systemising the art, Goju Ryu was known as Naha Te which was a pre- World War II term for a type of martial art indigenous to the area around Naha City. Some of his students pictured here unfortunately perished in the war. One can only imagine what great martial artists they may have become.

14.01.2022 AMAC 2020 STATE TITLE HIGHLIGHTS Saifa Kata performed by Jordan Xirodimas. Good Balance, Focus and Technique. Jordan secured 3rd spot in the Traditional Forms for the 16-17 years Advanced to Black Grade division. Well done.

14.01.2022 IKO Goju Ryu students (Class of 2019). IKOs end of year grading will be held over two nights on Monday 25th November and Wednesday 27th November. Student grading results, presentations and end of year celebrations will be held on Monday 9th December (note: amendment has been made to our recent newsletter). All IKO students, parents and instructors are welcome. IKO Goju Ryu Karate. Producing high quality karate students since 1972

14.01.2022 NEW DOJO MATS Invested in some new martial art mats to teach grappling techniques, takedowns and ground work for our students in 2020. IKO Goju Ryu Karate building strong mind and bodies for all students since 1972

13.01.2022 Partner Training for Roselands Students by Hanshi Tsanidis Monday 9th March, 2020

12.01.2022 5 MINUTE A DAY KARATE (FREE TUTORIALS) Greetings Parents and Students of IKO Goju Ryu Karate Firstly, I would like to thank all students who have trained with us thus far and would like to ensure the community that we are still active in karate on a daily basis within the confines of recent laws imposed by the government regarding COVID-19 With a complete lockdown imminent, we ask all community members to stay calm and try not to panic. Please, be kind and compassionate tow...ards each other and remember, after every storm theres always a rainbow. As karate practitioners, we understand the importance of staying physically and mentally fit and what better way than to undertake some lawful physical activity in the park. Some aspects of the Martial Art skills to a degree are perishable and so I ask that all martial art students practice karate for at least 5 minutes a day. I myself am physically active everyday even though the dojo halls have been closed to the public indefinitely. All I ask from students is to do a 5 minute a day session on karate not only to maintain their skills but to also help manage stress at home. And so, I have compiled a set of free video tutorials that students can access off me as a guide to what and how they should practice Goju Ryu Karate. For those that are interested in these free video tutorials, just SMS me your request, and I will upload these tutorials in a folder for you in dropbox These video tutorial compilations will include instructional videos on Kihon (basics), Kicks as well as katas Taikyoku Jodan, Chudan, Gedan, Gekisai - Itchi, Gekisai Ni, Sanchin, Saifa, and Seiyunchin Remember. Dont panic, dont give up and stay active. Hope to see you all soon. God Bless. See more

10.01.2022 WE ARE BACK Greetings Parents and Students We are now FREE and safe to resume karate training on Wednesday 1st July 2020.... Firstly, we wish to reassure all members that the safety and health of you and your families is our first concern. This being said, we would like to ensure the community that we will be adhering to the COVID19 guidelines when we reopen, such as but not limited to: - 1. The provision of hand sanitiser dispensers at the dojos where it will be mandatory for all students to use when entering the premises. 2. Only 20 students per class will be allowed until regulations are further relaxed. 3. All students will need to sign in, for tracking and tracing purposes. 4. No Sparring or Partner work will be allowed for the time being until regulations are further relaxed. 5. Floors will be mopped after class ready for our classes in the following session. 6. Surface spray disinfectants will be used to wipe down any surfaces we touch again ready for our next class session. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to let you all know how much we appreciate you and hope to see you all back soon. Thank You. Regards James Ellis

10.01.2022 SO SHIHAN YAMAMOTO SYDNEY VISIT (25+ years on) (CIRCA 1994) at the Greek Community Club ( Sydney Lakemba Dojo) with So Shihan Gonnohyoue Yamamoto (2nd from the left) and Hisatada Yabe (far right) along with Hanshi Theodore Tsanidis (far left) and myself

10.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKo1AZgj5bA&pbjreload=101

09.01.2022 IKOs 1st kyu students who have been nominated to undertake their Black Belt examination tonight. Pictured below from left to right: Kyriakos Giannarakis, Johnny Psaradakis, Aradhya Bhattarai and Grant Urquhart. Best of luck to you all. See you on the other side.

09.01.2022 MEMORIES - APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO Pictured below, around this time last year, are some of our students who received their Shodan (1st Dan) and Nidan (2nd Dan) certificates from Japan following their examination in November 2019. Wonderful achievement. Well done.

09.01.2022 End of year fun event. Rope Jumping.

09.01.2022 To all the KARATE MUMS, (the silent, tireless and relentless warriors) Happy Mothers Day for this coming Sunday 10th May 2020

09.01.2022 2014 Japan Trip A little over 6 years ago, some of the IKO Sensei’s from Sydney visited the Honbu Dojo in Tokyo Japan to train with the Master So-Shihan Yamamoto.

09.01.2022 DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE More bag work

08.01.2022 SO-SHIHAN YAMAMOTO SYDNEY VISIT (11th September 2019) The head of the IKO Goju-Ryu Karate Organisation from Japan, So-Shihan Yamamoto visited our academy on the 11th September 2019. So-Shihan Yamamoto shared his knowledge of karate during a class session at the Earlwood dojo. So-Shihan Yamamoto was very pleased at the quality of our karate students and on our continued traditional manner in which we teach this magnificent art. On behalf of the IKO Goju-Ryu karate academy in Sydney headed by Hanshi Theodore Tsanidis, we would like to thank So -Shihan Yamamoto for visiting us and sharing his knowledge of karate and for inspiring our academy with traditional Japanese principles. Thank You.

08.01.2022 WE ARE BACK SOON Greetings students and parents. I hope you are all healthy, strong and happy Today the government has announced a further ease on restrictions relating to indoor community sports that will potentially enable our dojos to be re-opened from June 13th onward. At the moment, we have not established an exact date as to when the dojos will re-open however anticipate this to occur around the middle of this month. We will advise everyone very soon Students, pleas...e stay focused on the journey and try something new and positive everyday Train your body for 5 minutes. Help someone for 5 minutes. Read something new for 5 minutes. We hope to see you all very soon See more

08.01.2022 Happy Easter to all from IKO Goju Ryu Karate-Do ####

07.01.2022 Roselands Dojo December '20 Gradings. This important night saw 5 students being graded for their Black Belt, as well as another 24 students being graded.

07.01.2022 Dear IKO Family, It is with the heaviest of hearts that we send this message: In accordance with the Prime Minister's announcement, it is with great sadness that we announce clubs will closed until further notice. We will continue to post any news or updates on our Facebook site so please keep monitoring it. In the meantime, as always, continue to practice your kihon (basics) and kata. Karate is a discipline that can be practiced anywhere. Stay safe, lookout for each other ...and we will get though this. Regards, Hanshi Theodore Tsanidis See more

06.01.2022 Once a person has reached enlightenment in one thing, he will have an enlightened mind and understand many things." - Tsunetomo Yamamoto - Hagakure. . . . .... . . . . #ikogoju #goju #gojuryukarate #karate #karateka #budo #bushido #martialarts #dojo #kumite #okinawa #blackbelt #mma #bodybuilder #tacticalgoju #ikogoju #bjj #fightlife #masteryoursport @ IKO Goju Ryu Karate-Do Australia See more

04.01.2022 End of Year Grading 2020 Our last grading of the year was held on the 7th December 2020. Always a pleasure to be teaching such wonderful and enthusiastic karateka. Well done.

03.01.2022 "There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself" - Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings.

03.01.2022 Last night IKO held its first grading of the year following the COVID-19 lockdown. Only the students that were ready were graded. We are very proud of these students who have showed perseverance, dedication and who have continued their development (as instructed) by training during the lockdown period. Well done to all who participated last night and as always, a pleasure to see such dedicated karateka.#

02.01.2022 My little piece of (Hojo Undo) paradise.

02.01.2022 IKO Goju Ryu Karate. Connecting all our students with their personal power since 1972

01.01.2022 Grading night 30th September for White and Yellow Belts

01.01.2022 BLACK BELT (SHODAN GRADE) PRESENTATIONS Congratulations to our newest Black Belt graduates who were awarded their Shodan grade in Goju Ryu Karate. Pictured below from left to right are students Aradhya Bhattarai, Johnny Psaradakis, Grant Urquhart and Kyriakos Giannarakis. We are very proud of these students who have dedicated their time and have consistently trained hard to achieve this milestone level in their Martial Arts development. Well done and well deserved.

01.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME Congratulation to Logan Protonotarios, our newest graduate from our academy who was graded to (9th Kyu) Yellow Belt. Well done.

01.01.2022 DEDICATION AND DISCIPLINE