Mooncakes (Otsukimi お月見) at the Dojo 2024
The dojo celebrates Otsukimi (the Autumn Moon Festival and Moon Viewing) with mooncakes for students across all our classes on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.
Goju Karate
Nakitsura ni hachi — Bee Bites the Crying Face 泣面に蜂
We sometimes bring bad outcomes on ourselves in two ways. Sometimes we expect that one bad outcome follows another. Other times, by dwelling on an initial bad outcome, we lose focus and our strong spirit, and thereby increase the chances of more negative outcomes.
Blackbelt Selection Reviews September 2024
1st Kyu Advanced Brown Belts who are currently testing for Shodan ranking as part of Blackbelt Selection will have two special review classes in September to prepare for blackbelt selection and the Final Grading on October 5th.
Labor Day Holiday 2024
Goju Karate will be closed throughout the Labor Day weekend as the Summer comes to an end. Time to get ready for an exciting Autumn!
Kouun Ryusui — Floating Clouds, Flowing Water 行雲流水
We are surrounded by distraction and disharmony in different parts of our lives, but as karateka we train to maintain our balance. In addition, we train to sharpen the efficiency and grace of our actions and movement.