USA GOJU KARATEDO
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James survived belt testing and is now a green belt! Way to go James!! Keep up the hard work.
USAGKA 2008 Seminar 2
We held our last seminar in Tampa on June 14. Sensei Chambers covered various topics. They included warm ups using your belt, self defense with the belt, Nunchaku striking methods, and Tonfa training. We had a great time. Destroying apples with the Nunchaku gave everyone a thrill and showed the power and devastation of the weapon!Here's some historical pictures for your enjoyment
Now, have you figured out who's who above?
Let's start with the top picture. Look closely at the very left side. That's Sensei Smyth. Fighting is Mike Levell (Orlando) and Frank Cimino (Palm Bay). To the right is Master Liquori. Circa 1986.
The next picture is of Sensei Larry Mabson who besides being an outstanding martial artist, few people know he flips a mean hot dog! Circa 1986.
Standing in front of the flag is Sensei Smyth's Sensei! This is Sensei Ken Batts as a Shodan. Circa 1972.
* Pictures were compliments of Sensei Tom Smyth should not be copied without his permission *
Our mission for the USA Goju Karate Do Association (USAGKA) is to provide quality training for anyone who is willing to work hard. USAGKA is committed to three important rules of the karate dojo as expressed by Grand Master Peter Urban. These rules are: 1. Everyone Works 2. Nothing is free 3. All start at the bottom.
For those who may not be familiar with our style, the term "Goju" in Japanese literally means Hard and Soft. Therefore our style includes both hard and soft techniques. For example, strikes and blocks include the closed fist and the open hand methods. However, Goju represents more than physical aspects such as the concept of opposites. If this has stimulated your curiosity then you should contact your local Goju karate dojo. Check out the links page for more information.
If you are in our area then feel welcome to visit one of our
dojo's. We have schools in Palm Bay, Riverview and Gibsonton, Florida.
If not, there may be similar schools in your area. Look for styles
such as: USA Goju, Okinawan Goju-ryu, or Japanese Goju-ryu.
Try one of the search engines on the web for more information.
- June 14 - USAGKA Seminar
- July 12 - Kicks With Kids Seminar in Palm Bay
- July 26 - USAGF Ft. Myers Tournament
- Aug 9 - Bamboo Dojo Tournament
- Sep 27 - Sunshine Dojo Invitational Tournament (Gardenville)
- Oct 18 (?) - USAGKA Seminar - Palm Bay Dojo
- Nov 8 - Bushido Tournament - Ft. Lauderdale
- Dec 6 - USAGKA Seminar - Gardenville Dojo
Palm Bay kids class
The Palm Bay dojo has classes
every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30
to 6:25. This class is for kids ages 7-11.
Little Lions - little kids classes
The
Tampa area dojos have classes for kids ages 3 to 6.
It's a pre-karate class designed just for them. See the dojo locations page
for more information.