USA GOJU KARATEDO ASSOCIATION |
* Updated 7/29/10 *
Tampa Dojo Promotions
On July 28th various promotions took place. They include Teresa Nixon - Nidan, Ron Garner - Shodan-Ho, and Ryan Garner - Shodan-Ho.
From left to right: Ron Garner, Ryan Garner, Steve Johnson, Anso Lugo, Renshi Jim Chambers, Teresa Nixon, Sarah Chambers, David Lyles, and Renshi Beppo Lugo.
New Black Belts: Ron & Ryan. Group photo of Gardenville Dojo.
Our last USAGKA Seminar was held Saturday June 12. On the agenda was fighting with RedMan and Stick/Baton self defense techniques. We celebrated the opening of the new Riverview dojo. Also, it was Sensei Chambers 40th anniversary in Martial Arts and 30th year in USA Goju.
The USA Goju Karatedo Association (USAGKA) is composed of several like minded Goju karate dojo's. Students are expected to work hard and learn the way of Goju karate. We have a no nonsense training atmosphere which concentrates on basic training, self defense, kata, and sparring.
We do not have after school programs for kids but we do teach children. Kids class has ages from about 7 to 12. By the time they reach 13 they are moved to the adult class. At the Gardenville dojo kids ages 4 to 7 can learn the fundamentals of karate in a special class designed for them. Their class allows them to have fun and gradually learn how to act and behave in a traditional karate class.
USA Goju dojo's are 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.
Visitors are welcome to train with us. We have schools in Gibsonton, Palm Bay, and Riverview, Florida.
- Aug. 14 - Bamboo Dojo Karate Tournament
- Sep. 25 - Olympian USA Goju Tournament
- Oct. 2 - Bushido USAGF Tournament
- Oct. 16 - USAGKA Tampa Tournament
- Nov. - MAF USA Goju Tournament
- Mar. 2011 - Gainesville Challenge
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.
Goju Lions - little kids classes
The
Gardenville dojo has classes for kids ages 4 to 9.
It's a pre-karate class designed just for them.