Gasshuku is the dojo's traditional summer break and occurs in August of every year. Most dojo around the world take this short break to prepare for the busy Autumn schedule.
Gasshuku is the traditional Summer holiday observed by dojo throughout the world. It serves as a time for the entire dojo to prepare for what is usually the busiest time of year: Autumn and Winter.
For Goju Karate, Gasshuku 2026 begins on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026, and continues to Saturday, August 29th, 2026. No classes will be held, including LiveCast classes, and the dojo will be closed for all events during that time.
Regular classes resume on Monday, August 31st, 2026.
Gasshuku - Reflection and Training from Sensei
Please use this time to begin planning your Autumn training – Blackbelt Week will be upon us before you know it, and this Fall will bring seminars and the annual Tameshiwari Tournament and the NYC Karatedō International Championships as well as the Goju Karate 15th Anniversary Events.
As a helpful reminder, you can get up-to-date schedule changes on Today@Goju in the Class Schedule section. And a full calender of events is also available in the Dojo Calender section here.
