Goju Kai Karate Bayside

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QOW260 - ”A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.” -山口 剛玄 Gōgen Yamaguchi, Kaiso (Founder of Goju-kai (IKGA/JKGA)

Gogen Yamaguchi Hanshi, a towering figure in the world of karate and the founder of Goju-kai, offers a profound insight into what it means to truly master an art: “A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.” Let's delve into this idea and see how it applies not just to karate but to how we carry ourselves in everyday life.

Imagine watching someone who has spent years, perhaps decades, perfecting their craft in karate. This isn't just about their skill during a match or how they perform a kata; it's about how their training shapes every aspect of their behavior. Mastery in karate—or any martial art, for that matter—transcends the dojo. It influences how a person moves, reacts, and even thinks.

Yamaguchi-sensei's words remind us that mastery isn't confined to technical skill alone. It's about how the discipline, control, and awareness learned through martial arts become integrated into the fabric of one’s being. For a master, every movement, whether in training or in the simplicity of daily tasks, carries a grace and intentionality that speaks volumes about their dedication and understanding of their art.

This concept isn't just limited to physical actions; it extends to how a master interacts with others, handles stress, and approaches challenges. The calmness, patience, and deliberate movements of a true karate master often reflect a deeper inner strength and balance. These are qualities honed over years of rigorous training, meditation, and reflection—qualities that are visible even in the smallest gestures.

In essence, Yamaguchi-sensei is highlighting a beautiful truth about the journey to mastery. It's not just about achieving a high rank or winning competitions; it’s about how the art molds your character and influences your approach to life. A true master lives their art in every moment, showing that the deepest lessons of karate are not just about how to fight, but about how to live.

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With winter upon us, the club has reached out to a supplier for jackets that are embroidered with the Goju-Kai Karate logo. These jackets are perfect to wear over students’ karate gi’s both to and from training all year round, especially during winter. We have prepared a few sample jackets (see above) and we also have a sample available at the dojo.

These jackets are available in a variety of sizes at cost of $50. In order to get this price, the club has been asked to put in a bulk order with the supplier.

If you want to order a jacket, we ask that you place an order by email or let one of the instructors / assistant instructors know before the 15th July. Once the order is placed with the supplier, we expect the jackets to be supplied within 2 weeks.

Happy birthday Shihan

令和六年（第二十回）一般社団法人 全日本空手道剛柔会 師範会鏡開き

1月8日㈪　剛柔会本部道場に於いて師範会鏡開きが行われました

先生方おつかれ様でした！！！

Holiday Training Reminder

Good Evening Members and Parents,

We hope you have all had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

We are writing to remind you that our Holiday Training Program starts this coming Tuesday, the 16th of January.

Classes will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays:

Combined P*e Wees and Juniors: 5:15pm -6:15pm
Seniors: 6:15pm -7:15pm

Our regular training schedule will resume on Tuesday the 30th of January.

Please remember to check for emails advising of any class cancellations due to our heat policy, over the summer months.

We look forward to seeing you all back in the Dojo soon.

Warm regards,

Goju Kai Bayside Committee

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2024 New Year message from Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi Happy New Year! I am thankful that we can welcome the new year of 2024 in good health. This year's Japanese Zodiac sign, which cycle...

Happy New Year to all our Goju Kai family. Looking forward to another fruitful year of learning and growing.

2024 New Year message from Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi Happy New Year! I am thankful that we can welcome the new year of 2024 in good health. This year's Japanese Zodiac sign, which cycle...

Goju Kai Karate Bayside held colour belt gradings for Juniors and P*e Wees on the 3rd December. Results and belt presentatyions were help on the 16th December as part of the end of year break up party. Congratulations to all students that graded - great results from great efforts. Well done all.

Thank you to all Shihan, Instructors and assistant instructors for all their help this year. Very proud moment for all.

QOW243 - "A true martial artist is someone whose smile can warm the hearts of little children; and whose anger can make tigers cower in fear" - Gichin Funakoshi

Who do you know that fits that criteria? - please comment below

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CONGRATULATIONS to David Grant Sensei, Neil Francis Sensei and Andy Varga Sensei who received their 4th Dan certificates from Goshi Yamaguchi Saiko Shihan and Brian Mackie Hanshi, along with Gohei Yamaguchi Shihan at the 60th anniversary seminar on the Central Coast Thursday 9 November 2023. An honour for the Sensei and an asset for the Sydney and Central Coast dojos.

Hanshi Brian Mackie hosted and organised the final of 5 seminars at the Academy with Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi, his son Gohei Shihan and Jaco Minnaar Shihan in November 2023. Celebrating 60 years of Goju-Kai in NSW and 57 years in WA. Over 50 participants in each session 250 plus individual entries. Absolutely inspiring and enlightening demonstrations and explanations.

A great photo of the Australian & New Zealand shihan who attended the recent Shihan training at Sydney IKGA’s 60th anniversary conducted by Saiko-shihan, his son Gohei-shihan & Jaco Minaar Shihan

Photo kindly provided by Lindsay Johnson Shihan 🇳🇿

Fantastic to see some of the senior Australian Shihan group with Saiko Shihan relaxed and ready to celebrate 60 years of Goju Kai Karate Do in Australia

Good luck to all those grading today.

Congratulations to all

Message from Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi on his 80th birthday This year, 2022, I turned 80. I received many notes of appreciation and wishing me good health on the occasion of my birthday, as well as gi...

On behalf of the Goju Kai Bayside community we would like to congratulate our very own Gary Sensei on his successful grading to Yon Dan (4th Dan).

Congratulations Sensei

A special thank you to Peter Head Sensei from Wangaratta for hosting a seminar with Steve Shihan and inviting the Bayside students as well. It was such a great experience meeting and learning with the Wangaratta and Albury students.

Well done Peter Sensei. A very successful weekend.

Great training session yesterday with the Steve Shihan, Bayside Dojo, Wangaratta Dojo and Albury Dojo.

Grading day. Good luck to everyone

One week to go until gradings for p*e wees and juniors.

Today we had a special class for our kids, and what a great turnout it was. It was good to see Steve Shihan turn up and help some our kids with their Kihon Ido and even a new junior with some basics.

Nothing beats experience!

Remember, all students are welcome to train as you want.

Training is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Tursday evenings (5:15 for p*e wees and 6pm for juniors), and Saturday morning at 10am.

Sunday 19th is grading day.

Gradings will be held on Sunday the 19th of June 2022 for P*e Wee and Junior students.

Important:
Our Senior Instructors Gary Sensei and Dave Sensei will let each student know if they are eligible to grade, and they will receive a grading form that must be complete and return to the Dojo prior to grading day. Instructors need to be confident that each student can understand and execute all of the syllabus requirements for the rank they are attempting.

Eligible students must:
* have membership fees paid up to date
* have been training with us for a minimum of 3 months and attending classes regularly
* have a Goju Kai patch attached to your uniform when you participate in grading

Grading Day Timetable
9:00am - P*e Wees
10:15am - Juniors (White, Yellow and Orange belts)
11:30am - Juniors (Green and Blue belts

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time and ensure you have your mitts, shin pads and mouth guards.

Due to ongoing COVID health risks, parents / observers are requested to not stay in the dojo to watch the grading. An opportunity will be provided for parents/observers to take photos 15 minutes before the start of the following grading.

Students, parents and observers: if you are unwell, please do not attend the dojo.

KIHON COMBO - IKGA HOMBU

More new kata ... very exciting!

型『凌守』初公開！：剛柔流空手道 山口剛史会長が新たに考案された稽古用の型を初公開します。 新しい型は『拳守』『掌守』『凌守』（けんしゅ／しょうしゅ／りょうしゅ）の３つで、その総称を【三守】とされました。 三戦や転掌と同様に、剛柔流空手....