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Shihan Sepai

Shihan Sepai

Brother's in action

Brother's in action

Last night at the Hillside dojo. Kicking instruction and practice took place. Here is Jerome (9 years) practicing a jumping front kick against the bag held by his brother, Jacob. Good form!!! S1

Female Black Belts

Female Black Belts

Hombu dojo, Saturday, 1 June, 2003. Our female Black Belts. Shodans Kimberley and Nicole, and Sandan Vicki. Better looking than those guys!!!

Sen-No-Sen

Sen-No-Sen

Jerome and Zachary facing off at Hillside dojo 28 May 2013. We were practicing sen-no-sen...attacking when your opponent changes their kamae. Watching, watching, waiting, waiting.....who broke first???

Naihanchi Sandan

Naihanchi Sandan

Sunday 26 May 2013. Sensei John Forza teaches Naihanchi Sandan to Asanka, Kimberley and Suraj in preparation for our trip to Japan. Members who didn't come missed out!!! (Vicki trained with Sensei John and Shihan on Friday). Well done everybody, its looking good. We also practiced Sepai, and that's coming along nicely too!!!

Kata Sanchin

Kata Sanchin

Training on 20 May, 2013 at hombu dojo. Suraj Fernando (Nidan) practicing kata Shisochin.

Push hands

Push hands

The main subject of study at the Black Belt class was to practice push hands (kakie), based on the Yin - Yang (Inyo) symbol. Here Sensei Lincoln is explaining an application to Kimberley.

Punching the bags

Punching the bags

Black Belt Training class Saturday 4 May at hombu dojo. Warm-ups included a vigorous session punching the bags. This aerobic exercise was introduced to the club many years ago by Sensei Lincoln following his experiences working with Australian Football League clubs the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions. 

Practicing Sepai

Practicing Sepai

Hillside training Thursday2 May, 2013. Nicole says "If you guys at Gladstone Park can get your faces on Facebook practicing Sepai, then so can I. And what's more, a closer photo. AND.... I think my Sepai is better......" Adam went to Hillside last night and wanted his photo taken again.....what a poser!!! Nah, well done to you both!!! S1

Practicing kata Sepai

Practicing kata Sepai

Training at Ginifer dojo, Wednesday night 1st May, 2013. Practicing kata Sepai are from left to right....3rd Dan Vicki Katte, 2nd Dan Suraj Fernando and 1st Dans Adam Blanche and Marc Del Cimmuto. Well done folks!!!! S1

Sparring drills

Sparring drills

Practicing pre-arranged sparring drills at training last night. Sophie Karavaras practices with Shodan, Kimberley Johnson. Don't hit her Sophie, Kimmie can now quickly institute legal proceedings....

Kata Sepai

Kata Sepai

Training at Westmeadows dojo last night, 29 April, Shodan, Marc Del Cimmuto demonstrates kata Sepai. Very nice stance Marc.....and from this angle, very handsome!!!! Keep up the good work.

Open dojo class

Open dojo class

This is the group that trained today Sunday 28 April at our open dojo class, 8am to 11am. Pictured here after class are Sean Carville, Kimberley Johnson, Asanka Silva, Nicole Georgiadis, Vicki Katte, Sensei Graeme, Sensei John Forza and Zeno Almeida. Shushin Kai members who did not attend today missed out on a great session!!! Don't miss next time!!!. Many thanks to Sensei John for his instruction today.

Open dojo training

Open dojo training

Open Dojo training at hombu dojo, today, Sunday, 28th April. Visiting Instructor, Sensei John Forza, 5th Dan from Ohtsuka Sensei of Gojukensha teaches Naihanchi Sandan kata. This is a supplementary kata for us, but is required for our visit to japan later this year. 

First ever Sunday class

First ever Sunday class

Sunday 14 April the first ever regular classes on a Sunday at the hombu dojo have begun. Pictured here, Sandan Edwin and Shodans Asanaka and Kimberley practice Seisan kata in preparation for our upcoming visit to Shigaku Kan in Tokyo.

Nicole taking basics

Nicole taking basics

Last night at the Hillside dojo. Shodan, Nicole taking basics. Here's the front row of juniors .....

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Sparring drills
Kata Sepai
Open dojo class
Open dojo training
First ever Sunday class
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Shushin Kai Goju Ryu Karatedo | Karate, Hillside, Sydneham, Keilor, Tullamarine, Gladstone Park, Westmeadows

To improve one's self through one's own efforts.

Authentic Japanese Goju karate suitable for minimum 9 years of age and adults. We focus on developing well rounded people with strong social skills, effective self defence abilities and a strong moral character.  Our  students explore and master karate techniques, make some terrific friends, and develop strong self confidence, We help people to development & maintain fitness, health and personal energy, The instructors have over 60 years of combined experience. The Chief Instructor is ranked 5th Dan Master and is supported by a group of Black Belts  who are dedicated to helping each student find their personal best selves.  We are self defence oriented and so do not compete in tournaments. We concentrate on solid and effective self defence and coping strategies for the modern world.  A new student says: "    .... having visited a few clubs around I found our club to be the most structured, methodical, sincere, and has the MOST HELPFUL group which supports each other."

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