Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai
Brisbane Goju Karate nurtures a genuine understanding of the origin of movement and practical application of karate. All techniques regardless of origin are performed with discipline of motion and precision. We train under the Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai in Australia. Our training emphasises strength, discipline, endurance and technical ability - areas in which we excel.
The Brisbane Goju Karate training environment encourages students to push harder and overcome physical and emotional boundaries, leaving them better equipped to deal with life's challenges. We believe working harder together in a group with a common goal provides for greater individual success.
Our promise to you is that every rank you earn will come with an unparalleled sense of achievement.
James Duggan Shihan
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Origins of the School
The origins of Karate trace back to the ancient travels of Buddhist monks throughout Asia. Unarmed and often attacked during their travels, a weaponless form of self defence became necessary for their survival.
The early influence of these holy men led to the development of a unique physical activity known as Martial Arts.
One very well known establishment for the practice of martial arts is the Shaolin Temple - famous for its academy lifestyle, where monks selected to enter become very skilful and renowned for their creditable deeds.
Martial arts practice infiltrated throughout the Asian frontier; mainly in China and then later imported to Japan.
The Founder
In the late 1800s, an enthusiastic youngster by the name of Chojun Miyagi, born of noble class on the island of Okinawa, began to study this unique empty hand combat. His mentor, a family friend, recommended a well known instructor in their region. This instructor would inspire Miyagi to venture to mainland China to further explore various martial arts methods in a quest for advanced studies.
This search led Miyagi to the hard school of Shaolin Chuan and the soft school of Pakua Chan. His experience during this short period in China proved invaluable.
Upon returning to Okinawa Miyagi commenced teaching a martial arts system that has proven to be successful. Its success was recognised by the education department and local authorities as a tool that provided locals with a new form of cultural activity and physical education.
Master Miyagi founded the Goju style of karate. Goju-Ryu, or the 'hard and soft' style, was named in 1930 following a demonstration by one of Master Miyagi's students at a Japanese martials arts festival.
In 1931 Miyagi Sensei ventured into Japan with his Goju-Ryu. He disseminated the Karate of Okinawa through universities, in the process claiming national popularity. His most committed student was Gogen Yamaguchi of the Retsumeikan University, Kyoto.
The Japanese martials arts fraternity, Butokukai, formally accepted the registration of the Goju-Ryu as a practice of karate in 1933.
Miyagi Sensei is said to have been the first karate teacher to propagate the art to the western world.
The Successor
The formative period of Goju produced many pro-war era students who went on to lead Goju schools in Japan; amongst them was the famous Gogen Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi was first introduced to karate by a family friend - a carpenter, Mr Murata. This early influence would change the course of Yamaguchi's development as a martial artist.
He quickly gained a reputation as a skilful fighter and when Master Miyagi first visited Japan in the early 1930s, Yamaguchi was recognised for his dedication to Miyagi's own ideals. Yamaguchi Sensei would go on to succeed Miyagi Sensei's leadership in Japan.
When Yamaguchi Sensei returned from World War II, as a former prisoner of the Manchurian campaign, he found Goju virtually non-existent. Compounding with the devastation of Japan, many of Goju's instructors and students had not returned from war.
Yamaguchi Sensei was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Goju School. He made it his mission to travel and teach throughout Japan, despite the occupied forces' restriction of martial arts practice. This often meant secret gatherings and underground training.
His devotion to the arts was evident in his extensive efforts to propagate Goju Ryu. In 1950, he founded the national organization of All Japan Karate do Goju-Kai in Tokyo, Japan. This organisation became widely known in Japan and steadfastly maintains the ideals of Miyagi.
Born in Tokyo, Hanshi Shuji Tasaki was one of the Head Shihan in the early years of the All Japan Karate do Goju-Kai. In 1972 Hanshi Shuji Tasaki founded Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai.
1933 - January 20th - Born in Tokyo Japan.
1950 - Begins Karatedo training in High School.
1951 - Joins the Yamaguchi's Asakusa 'All Japan Karate do Goju-kai' Gojuryu Dojo.
1952 - Grades to Shodan in Yamaguchi Gojukai Gojuryu Karatedo.
1954 - Grades to Nidan in Yamaguchi Gojukai Gojuryu Karatedo.
1957 - Grades to Sandan in Yamaguchi Gojukai Gojuryu Karatedo.
1958 - Begins teaching under Gogen Yamaguchi.
1961 - Grades 4th Dan and Jokyo Renshi license issued by Yamaguchi Gojukai.
1964 - Shihan license issued by Yamaguchi Gojukai.
1965 - Grades to 5th Dan in Yamaguchi Gojukai Gojuryu Karatedo.
1966 - Shihan Kyoshi license issued by Yamaguchi Gojukai.
1970 - Grades to 6th Dan JKF Gojukai.
1972 - Founds Seiwakai [JKF Gojukai] Gojuryu Karatedo.
1974 - Continues teaching Gojuryu Karatedo at his Dojo in Oshiage Tokyo, Japan.
1974 - Appointed JKF National Instructor.
1975 - Grades to 7th Dan, JKF Gojukai.
1986 - Acquired the grade JKF Gojukai 8th Dan.
1986 - Acquires the Shihan license of Hanshi.
Actively serves as Gojukai Deputy Chief of Board of Directors, a Central Examiner and a Manager of Kanto Region.Chief instructor President Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Seiwakai
Yamaguchi sensei was his first and only teacher.
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Chojun Miyagi
Gogen Yamaguchi
Shuji Tasaki
Senior Instructor
5th Dan, Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai - 2010 Omagari Japan
5th Dan, Bushikai Karate do - 2005
James trained for many years in Gungfu with his father then started training Goju-Ryu Karate in Tasmania during 1988 under the guidance of Tino Ceberano Gojukai Organisation that led to him being tested for 1st Dan in International Goju Karate do (IGK) in 1994.
He has had a fighting career that started with Karate Kumite Tournaments in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland that led to TSK Kickboxing & Boxing bouts both in Australia and Thailand. He established the Norman Park Dojo in Brisbane, Queensland and wants to develop the finer art of Goju Ryu through the Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai Organisation that is headed by Shuji Tasaki Hanshi one of the main teachers of Tino Ceberano and Paul Starling in the early days of the Yamaguchi Goju kai before forming Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai. James now trains regularly under the guidance of Iyan Mackenzie Director of Goju-Ryu Karate do Seiwakai Queensland.
all dojos throughout the state.
In 2010 James Duggan Shihan travelled to Japan with Sewakai Australia and successfully completed his grading for 5th Dan, Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai at the 2010 Omagari Japan Grading.
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Kain Johnson Sensei
Jokyo Instructor
3rd Dan, JKF Gojukai - 2010 Takamatsu Japan
3rd Dan, Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai - 2009
3rd Dan, Bushikai Karate do - 2007
Kain's martial arts career began in 1993 in ju-jitsu at the Australian Academy of Self Defence.
In 1996 Kain began karate, during this time he has learnt from a number of great martial artists, these influences led him to compete in full contact tournaments and ring fights, successful at state and national levels.
In 2002 Kain began training under the guidance of James Duggan Sensei, close friend and peer from the previous 6 years of their martial arts histories.
As Jokyo/ Assistant Instructor of Nemesis Dojo Kain was a driving force in the decision that lead to the Club joining the Seiwakai family, he is dedicated to his training and teaching at a high level, pursuing the true comprehension of the ever evolving art and it's applications.
Kain received a 3rd Dan in Bushi Kai, in 2007.
In Nov 2009 Kain successfully tested for 3rd Dan in Goju-Ryu Seiwakai.
In 2010 Kain Johnson Sensei travelled to Japan with Sewakai Australia and successfully completed his grading for 3rd Dan, JKF Gojukai at the 2010 Takamatsu Japan Grading.
Iyan Mackenzie
Director of Queensland
5th Dan, Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai - 2010
5th Dan, JKF Gojukai - 2010 Takamatsu Japan
Iyan Mackenzie, has been training in the Martial Arts since 1972. Iyan's Karate background started with Yamaguchi Goju Kai but his experience includes several other Martial Arts, including Tae Kwon Do, various Karate Styles, Kickboxing and Aikido. With weapons training under Master Motokatsu Inoue, in the Ryukyuan Kobujutsu System of Bo, Sai and Tonfa.
Sensei Iyan is committed to the study of Martial Arts, and continues to further his knowledge and skills with the Goju Ryu Seiwakai and its latest developments in Kata training for Combat and evolving Kumite Techniques.
As director of Queensland Sensei Iyan oversees all dojos throughout the state.
In 2010 Iyan Mackenzie Shihan travelled to Japan with Sewakai Australia and successfully completed his grading for 5th Dan, Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai at the 2010 Omagari Japan Grading. Iyan Shihan also went on to complete his 5th Dan, JKF Gojukai at the 2010 Takamatsu Japan Grading.
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James Duggan
Kain Johnson
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Senior's Karate Classes
Brisbane Goju Karate have karate classes in Brisbane for all adults male or female regardless of current skill or fitness level.
These classes will teach self-defence to all willing students from beginner to advanced black belt.
The class schedule is as follows:
Monday and Thursday Nights
7:30pm - 9:00pm
$10 per lesson or
$50 per month
First lesson free
Junior's Karate Classes
Junior's karate classes are now at Brisbane Goju Karate! The first class will begin on Monday, 20th September 2010.
These classes will teach all children aged 5 - 16 years of age regardless of current skill or fitness level. Classes are designed to teach karate to your child that will increase their confidence, discipline, respectfulness and athleticism.
To enrol your child please download and complete the enrolment form to the right of this page. This form can be submitted in person, scanned and emailed or sent to our premisis to enrol your child.
Additional information is also in the enrolment form that will address safety, our training culture and all the benefits we believe your child will get out of learning karate with Brisbane Goju Karate.
5:15pm - 6:15pm
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Our Dojo Location
Find our dojo downstairs at:
Active Life Fitness
228 Wynnum Road, Norman Park
Ph: (07) 3899 1205
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