About Goshin Ryu Karate

The History of Goshin Ryu Karate

Goshin Ryu Karate is the most successful karate club in the government recognised Australian Karate Federation. Karate is a great personal development system teaching life skills that develop self confidence, self esteem and discipline, as well as being a great deal of fun!

Goshin Ryu karate was first registered world-wide in Sydney, Australia in 1971 by Shihan Dr. Richard Bradford and other leading instructors from China, Malaysia, Hong Kong and other Asian countries with Chan Keng Wan from the Shaolin Temple Double Dragon school in China as the Head Instructor and Master.

Developed from the 'Shotokan' style, an original martial arts style from Okinawa, Japan, Goshin Ryu today is made up of two essential martial arts styles, Shotokan Karate and Double Dragon Shaolin Kung Fu.

Dr Richard Bradford, 8th Dan Karate Master, started his martial arts training in the early 1960's in Judo, Jujitsu and boxing. In 1963, he formally started his Karate training and in 1966 started teaching the art. Shihan Bradford was the Australian Karate Federation National Coach from 1977-1992 and produced many champions, the most prestigious being World Heavyweight Champion Brian Peakal (1992), Australia's 1st ever senior male world title.

The Goshin Ryu Karate symbol

TOGETHER
Deep patience, concentration, compassion, calmness, love, focus, affection, courage, spirit. Direction from the innermost character within.

PATIENCE

HEART

Conditions of Training

Karate students should develop good manners and show respect for their elders, more senior grades and instructors.

Persons who use Karate to bully or in brawls or do not conduct themselves properly in public will be expelled without prior notice from the International Super Martial Arts League (I.S.M.A.L).

All persons who join in the training sessions must be members of I.S.M.A.L. before commencement of training.

Persons found to have a criminal record or to be of bad character will not be permitted to continue training with I.S.M.A.L.

That I.S.M.A.L. shall set a training session fee which I.S.M.A.L. may vary from time to time and that such training fee shall be payable by trainees before commencement of each training session which such trainees attend.

Dojo Etiquette

• A bow is a demonstration of respect.
• Bow on entering and leaving the dojo, at the start and finish of a training session and whenever you work with a partner, start and finish by bowing to each other.
• Remove shoes and all jewellery on entering the Dojo.
• Finger and toe nails must be kept clean and short.
• Dogi's must be kept clean and in good condition. Beginners may wear white t-shirts and dark pants until a dogi is available.
• Do not talk in class, or touch another student without permission. Concentrate on what the instructor is saying.
• Never try to hurt anyone in training. The emphasis is always on CONTROL. Anyone breaking this rule will be disciplined or expelled.
• In the Dojo you respect each other according to Grade.
• The Instructor is always referred to as 'Sensei' whilst in the dojo. You should never disregard a command from the Instructor.
• Bullying, unruly or rowdy behavior will not be tolerated at any time. Spare time should be spent practising Kata or Karate techniques, with the help from higher grades. Enrollment sheet should be signed and moneys paid before commencement of classes.