Adults Goju-Ryu Karate

Authentic Goju-Ryu Karate-Do where practitioners discover the profound balance between 'hard and soft' - both in technique and spirit.

A typical class journey

Training under traditional Japanese methods that shaped students over centuries

1) Mokuso (meditation) : Class begins in silent reflection, leaving daily concerns outside.
2) Conditioning : Calisthenics resistance training combined with holistic mobility movements, often paired with partners.
3) Kihon (Fundamentals) : Traditional forms practiced with precision and mindful breathing
4) Kumite (Sparring) : Freestyle practice emphasising respect, timing and technique
5) Kata (Forms) : Ancient sequences that encode fighting wisdom and spiritual development

The Philosphy

Stage 1: Preserve (Shu/守)

Complete dedication to traditional form. Students learn to quieten the ego and absorb teachings transmitted through generations. Discipline becomes the foundation of freedom.

Stage 2: Detach (Ha/破)

The student begins to understand the deeper principles behind techniques. External movements become internal understanding. Aggression transforms into controlled power.

Stage 3: Transcend (Ri/離)

True mastery emerges when technique becomes expression of one's authentic self. The way of karate becomes a way of being - natural, effortless and uniquely yours.