It was a fantastic senior grade Gasshuku on Saturday in Goulburn. Superb training, as usual, from the legendary Bakkies Sensei. Such an honour to train with this amazing 9th Dan. Geoff, Colin, Simon and Dan all managed to attend and thoroughly enjoyed it (though lots of sore bodies this morning!). Great also to catch up with karate mates, new and old. Huge thanks to Sensei Bakkies for his time and instruction and to Sensei Paul for his hospitality.
Miyagi Chojun 90th Anniversary International Gasshuku-Hawaii
Brendan Howard, 2nd Dan black belt, was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Hawaii Gasshuku from 25-28th April. This event held against the backdrop of palm tree framed beaches and lush tropical rainforests coincided with the 90th anniversary of Goju Ryu founder, Chojun Miyagi’s visit to Hawaii in 1934.
This unique event featured instruction from three of the world’s most senior Goju Ryu practitioners in Okinawa - Kuromoto Sensei (8th Dan), Uehara Sensei (8th Dan) and Yonesato Sensei (7th Dan) and included training sessions at various locations across the island of Oahu including beach training at Ala Moana beach close to the famous Waikiki.
Unfortunately it’s a long way to the beach from the Orange dojo, but nonetheless, Brendan is looking forward to sharing some of his new insights with his fellow karateka.
Catching up with Sensei Ari in Melbourne
In Feb Sensei Colin got the opportunity to meet up with Sensei Ari and his students in Melbourne and get an enjoyable couple of hours of training in. Was great to catch up!
NZ Wellington Gasshuku, Nov 23
Orange Dojo sent a contingent to the Gasshuku in Wellington including Sensei Geoff.
Massive congratulations to William Tait who graded to Shodan and to Brendan Howard who graded to Ni Dan Black belt
Japan trip update
Had a fabulous training time with Sensei Joseph and also with Terauchi Sensei.
Massive congratulations to Sensei Geoff, who has just graded to 5th Dan.
Last training of the year
Thanks for those who made it for the combined class this evening. Very exciting 2023 with a contingent going to Tokyo and Okinawa to train with Terauchi Sensei and Higaonna Sensei. Merry Christmas to all our karate brother and sisters all over the world!
Evening training
It was great to welcome Ryan Burnell from Adelaide to Orange Dojo for training this evening
Fantastic Gasshuku with Sensei Bakkies
Thanks to Goulburn Dojo and IOGKF Australia for an excellent Gasshuku Oct 21-23. Orange sent a strong contingent of 8 karate-ka and everyone trained hard, learned loads and had a great time.
Grading Congratulations
Great hard training tonight with a successful grading for ALEX and WILLIAM Tait thrown in. Very well done to you two, you did fantastically well!
Great black belt training this evening; Sepai kata & bunkai
Congratulations Dan and Brendan
After a very successful Instructors Gasshuku, Grading and Brown & Black Belt Gasshuku this weekend, a massive congratulations to Dan and Brendan in successfully grading to Shodan.
Congrats Sempai Simon, Ni-Dan
The Australia National Gasshuku 2021 is currently on via Zoom and 5 Orange members are taking part.
As part of this Gasshuku, yesterday Sempai Simon graded to 2nd Dan Black Belt. Massive congratulations from all of us at Orange Family Dojo!!
Kampai!!
Post lock down Hojo undo
Training Tonight
Hi all.
Training is back on tonight from 6pm. Please ensure you use the new QR COVID sign-in on arrival and wear a mask in the dojo.
See you tonight (with mask!)
Friday 21st May 2021
Due to Sensei Geoff, and some of the members of the dojo, travelling to Canberra for the Brown and Black Gasshuku this weekend, there will be no classes this Friday.
Safe travels and best of luck to those attending. We look forward to next week when they return bursting with new knowledge to share with the dojo!
Monday Eve Training: Photos with our new 1st Kyu's
Training times
Seniors are on Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 18:00
Juniors are on Wednesday 17:30
See you there!
Please get in touch if you are thinking about having a go! All welcome, you’re never too old to start.
Grading
A great morning of kids and adults grading was held on 1st May. Very well done to everyone who passed for all their hard work and bravery!
Panel and helpers
Juniors
Seniors
2021 Training Reboot
Adult classes have now re-commenced. Great turn out on Monday 11th with the return of some old faces!
Mon, Wed and Fri starting at 18:00
Kids will be back after the school holidays.
If you interested in shifting some of that Christmas pudding and getting involved with this very family friendly martial art, please get in touch!
Grading
Congratulations- after the recent Senior gradings, where Dan and Brendan graded to 1st kyu and Max to 3rd kyu.
Very well done to all who really dug deep!!
There is still the Kids grading Sat next week before the Christmas break begins.
