most dynamic of all the martial arts
Goju-Ryu
for Self Defence
The trained karate-ka is able to co-ordinate his mind and body perfectly, thereby enabling him to unleash tremendous physical power at will. It is not the possession of great strength that makes a good karate-ka, rather the ability to co-ordinate body and mind. With this ability, even a small person finds that he/she has the power to deliver a devastating blow to any attackers.
Dojo Etiquette
It is all actions that are aimed at ensuring respect to seniors and other within the Dojo environment
Honor
Integrity
Respect
Loyalty
Meet the Instructors
Deon
Munn
Instructor
Stephan Van Der
Merwe
Instructor
About us
THE SOUTH AFRICAN GOJU RYU ASSOCIATION
Perseverance, Endurance, Responsibility
Practises Classical Original Okinawan style Karate to Equip students, regardless of Age or Creed, to Defend themselves through Traditional Physical Karate Training; Strive to Cultivate Good Character, Perseverance, Endurance, Responsibility and Social Virtue among all members; Is a Professionally run, Non-profit Organization; SAGA Believes it can only be the Best by Satisfying the Needs of all its Members through Committed, Well-trained, Co-responsible Instructors.
TRADITIONAL OKINAWAN GOJU RYU AS TAUGHT BY
HIGAONNA MORIO SENSEI
Largest formal international Goju Ryu
Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate-do is a challenging art. It will test you emotionally, mentally, and physically. But like anything in life the more you put into it, the more you will gain. Through dedicated practice you will become physically strong, and mentally and emotionally resilient. Developing your character, mind, and body is a key goal of the TOGKF.
The TOGKF is the guardian of Traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu as it was passed to Higaonna Sensei, and as such, we see it not as a sport, but as a whole way of life. And that is our emphasis: the whole. The goal is to enrich every aspect of who you are.
The International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Federation
Largest formal international Goju Ryu
Although Higaonna Sensei has had representatives in various countries since the 1960’s, making it became necessary to structure a formal organisation to control the standard of instructors and members worldwide resulting in the official establishing of IOGKF in 1979. South Africa was one of the founder countries that has seen IOGKF expand into over 60 countries and is currently the largest formal international Goju Ryu organisation.
UNIQUENESS OF OUR STYLE
The combined system of strong breathing and lethal self-defence techniques is only found in few Okinawan styles. Our emphasis is primarily on a self defence system taught in a classical traditional manner, The best word to describe our style would be with a metaphor.
Services
JUNBI UNDO
We are the only style that has a scientifically related warming up and conditioning programme developed over decades of research. This is an integral part of your training and you should regard it as such. It is aimed to get heart rate up, fluid into joints, muscles alert, Strengthening main and multi-joint muscle group and teaching the body to Breath correctly and the creation of Kime.
KIHON
Basic skills are repeated in order for them to remain effective. Attacking / Defending using the entire body as a weapon. Standing / Moving – Forward, Backwards, Sideways, Sabaki, Free Moving, Single techniques, Multiple techniques, Different Stances, Combos.
HOJO UNDO
The use of different components of supplementary training focused on strengthening the body Traditional: Chi’shi, Kongoken, Nigiri game, Makiwara, Ishi Sashi. Modern: Gymnasium, Kettle Bells, Punching bag, Pads.
KATA
KATA IS KARATE AND KARATE IS KATA
Kata consists of a number of defensive and offensive counter movements against an imaginary opponent according to a fixed pattern, which has been handed down for centuries. The importance of kata can never be emphasised enough.
Haishughata Kata’s : Sanchin, Tensho
Kaishughata Kata’s : 10 Different Kata’s designed to build different aspects of your ability.
KUMITE
This entails attacks and defences against an opponent and ranges from the very basic standing and blocking to the ultimate free sparring or Randori. The intensity and complexity will depend on the experience and grade of the student. Attacking / Defending / Counter Attacking Standing, Moving, free, one technique, two techniques, Multiple techniques, Closed Hand, One Hand. Kata Bunkai is the ability to applying fighting techniques to the Kata Renzoku, Basic, Ojo.
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Train out of your
Comfort Zone
Goju Ryu is not just an attempt at martial arts, it is a system (Ryu) designed to ensure progression in one’s ability to become a weapon designed to protect yourself as well as those around you. With structured steps focusing on key objectives aims to ensure success.
Formal Classes – are physically demanding structure events aimed at ensuring good technical efficiency and physical condition following a formal syllabus to ensure international standard maintenance.
Gasshuku’s – formal seminars focused on knowledge absorption, mental and physical conditioning.Gradings – formal testing of skills to ensure standards are maintained and individual progression.
PT Test – formal structured testing to support body conditioning needed to become effective.
Informal Classes – self-training aimed at repeating lessons learnt to improve abilities
Contact Us
South Africa
209 Retief Ave, Lyttelton,
Gauteng
Contact Number
Mauritius
Riverview Commercial Centre
Les Gorges Road, Black River
Contact Number
South Africa
209 Retief Ave, Lyttelton,
Gauteng
Mauritius
Riverview Commercial Centre
Les Gorges Road, Black River