USA GOJU KARATEDO ASSOCIATION |
* Updated 6/2/09 *
Dojo Locations and Class Time Info
USAGKA Seminar
We have a seminar coming up on Saturday July 11th. All 9th kyu and above are expected to attend (Age 10 and up). The seminar will be hosted at the Palm Bay Dojo. It will be held from 11am to 3pm. Lunch will be provided. Please don't miss this event.Promotion announcements
- Jeff and Samatha were promoted to 8th kyu on July 1st at the Gardenville dojo.- Ron Garner was promoted to Brown belt on June 9th at the Riverview dojo.
- Jerri, Ca'Reena, Bridgett, Alyssa, and Ilah were promoted to 8th kyu at the Gardenville dojo.
- Two promotions took place on May 19th at the Riverview dojo. Miguel Florez - Black belt and Steve Johnson - Brown belt
- Ryan Garner was promoted to Brown Belt on April 28th at the Riverview dojo.
Recent Events
On Friday April 3rd we attended the Spring Family Festival at
the Gardenville Recreation Center. We were asked to perform a karate
demonstration for the crowd. Students from the Riverview, Gardenville,
and Balm dojo's all came together and did a fantanstic job on the
demo!
More.
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, Gibsonton, and Wimauma
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.
Gardenville Dojo group picture:
2009 Schedule
- July 11 - USAGKA Seminar, Palm Bay
- Aug. 15 - Bamboo Dojo Tournament
- Oct. 17 - Tampa Tournament
- Nov. - USAGF Bushido Tournament
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 5.
It's a pre-karate class designed just for them. See the dojo locations page
for more information.
