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 1959 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 1977-1993 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.
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