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Ikann — Consistency 一貫
Ikann is consistency: the practice of continuing to work on goals until they are achieved. Without ikann, very little is achieved.
🔊Listen Now: Mokuteki -- Goals 目的
The shodo meditation lecture on Mokuteki — Goals 目的 is now available for both the general public and Goju Students.
Nen — Mindfulness 念
Nen is the fundamental power of the "now mind" sharpening focus and increasing mindfulness.
Mokuteki — Goals 目的
Goals are the lighthouses of our ambition, guiding our daily actions so that we move towards achieving our ultimate life purposes.
NYC Dojo Announces NEW Tuesday Schedule
Tuesday classes arrive on the NYC Dojo schedule! A full range of kids classes and Jishu for adults.
Ikigai Shodo Lecture Video Now Available
Missed the first shodo lecture in the Cycle of Four? The Goju Students section now has a live recording available for review.
Zen wa Isoge — Rushing is Good 善は急げ
Time is the most precious thing we have and Zen wa Isoge reminds us that rushing to accomplish our goals and pursue our purpose is vitally important to a satisfying life.
Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐
To have a purpose for living is the true measure of a satisfied and rich life; rather than striving for happiness, strive for purpose.
Cycle of Four: The January Meditations
Every year, the dojo presents a unique cycle of four meditation+shodo lectures during the first four weeks of January.
The Meitoku Yagi Monument
A monument to Meitoku Yagi is being completed on Okinawa and Goju students have an opportunity to contribute to its construction and maintenance.
2023 Dojo Calendar Announced
The 2023 Dojo Events Calendar has been released, with dates for Rank Testing, Seminars, Tournaments, and other special events.
Kids Kumite Classes Start
Youth Kumite Class and Teens Kumite Class formally joins the schedule for 2023 on Monday afternoons.
Koenkai 2023 Meeting
The Koenkai 2023 Meeting will be held immediately following Kagami Biraki on Saturday, January 14, 2023.
Kagami Biraki 2023
The traditional dojo-wide group workout will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023
Happy 2023! Classes Resume January 9
Classes resume on Monday, January 9th
Christmas and New Year's Holiday Schedule
The dojo is excited to celebrate the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.
Goju -- Hard/Soft 剛柔
The last shodo lecture of 2022 reprises one of the most fundamental concepts in karatedo: the duality of karate, life, and the universe.
Dojo Holiday Party
The Dojo Christmas Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 17th.
Nintai -- Indomitable Persistance 忍耐
Indomitable persistence is the engine of karatedo.
December 2022 Rank Testing
The December 2022 Rank Testing will be held on December 17th.
Holiday Fund 2022
The 2022 Holiday Fund donation drive has begun -- please give generously.
Ren ma -- Constant Polishing 錬磨
One of the fundamental goals of training in karatedo is to continually improve ourselves.
Tournament Tshirts Now Available
2022 Tameshiwari Tournament T-shirts Released.
Gassho -- Deep Appreciation 合掌
Deep appreciation is one of the core tenets of karatedo.
Tameshiwari Tournament 2022 Results
The 2022 Edition of the Tameshiwari Tournament featured an incredible range of breaks.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
The dojo will be closed in celebration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
The Official 2022 Tournament Tshirt
Every year, the dojo produces a limited edition tshirt design for the Tameshiwari Tournament.
Omomuku Heito -- Close Doors, Go 赴く閉戸
Moving forward sometimes requires us to close doors to parts of our past.
Veteran's Day Holiday Schedule
Goju Karate will observe the Veteran's Day Holiday on Friday, November 11th, and Monday, November 14th.
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
The Women’s Self Defense Seminar offers practical and real-world training for everyday women.
Iki — Style 粋
Style is the external representation of our true essence.
The 2022 Tameshiwari (Breaking) Tournament
On the Eleventh Anniversary of the founding of Goju Karate, the 2022 Tameshiwari Tournament promises to be an exciting celebration.
Tameshiwari (Breaking) Seminar 2022
The annual Tameshiwari Seminar returns on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
Taikibansei — Great Talent, Evening Forming 大器晩成
It is never too late to reach for the aspirations that define our lives.
Tameshiwari (Breaking) Tournament Rules
These are the official, generally accepted rules for Tameshiwari (Breaking) Tournaments conducted since 2014.
Neko ni Koban — Gold Coins to a Cat 猫 に 小判
Spending our resources wisely is one of the keys to a fulfilling life.
October 2022 Rank Testing
Rank testing is generally held at the New York City dojo, and includes both written and physical tests.
Meikyō Shisui — Polished Mirror, Still Water 明鏡止水
Serenity is a mind that is mirror-like and reflects without being changed fundamentally.
Halloween at the Dojo
Kids train in costume on Halloween Day!
Minu Ga Hana — Not Seeing is a Flower 見ぬが花
Reality can’t compete with our imagined expectations; on the other hand, our imagination can power a new reality.
Columbus Day Holiday Schedule
The dojo will be closed for the Columbus Day holiday.
Zenshin Hasu Pasu -- Advance on the Oblique Path 前進斜パス
Sometimes the correct path ahead is not the most direct one.
NYC Dojo Saturday Schedule Resumes
Regular Saturday Class Schedule resumes October 1st.
Shite Waki -- Be the Main Character シテワキ
We can be the main character on the stage of life, writing our own script and having a massive impact.
Dan and Kyu: How Ranking Works in Martial Arts
Ranking in martial arts can be mysterious, but a few simple rules helps explain everything clearly and concisely.
Tuesday Livestream Classes
Tuesday Evening Classes will be Livestreamed as well as in-person in NYC.
Ryuutou Dabi -- Dragon Head, Snake Tail 竜頭蛇尾
It is important to plan for "what comes next" once we achieve our goals.
Blackbelt Week Events 2022
Blackbelt Week 2022 starts September 19th, and offers classes every day of the week.
Sokutei Zoka -- Measure Increase 測定増加
One of the surest methods to increase something is to measure it.
2PM Classes: In-Person and Livestream
Students seeking an in-person early afternoon class now have three new options.
Poll: New Livestream Evening Class
Goju Karate’s livestream schedule continues expanding.
Shikantaza — Just Sitting 只管打坐
There are three major tools we have in meditation in karatedo. Shikantaza is one of those tools.
Labor Day Holiday 2022
Goju Karate will be closed throughout the Labor Day weekend.
Kumo no aimai tsuki — Clouds Obscure the Moon 雲のあいまい月
Our perspective of what is important can sometimes be obscured by distractions and unimportant matters.
Sai-Ou No Uma - The Old Man and the Horse 塞翁之馬
Based on a famous parable from China and Japan, the changing nature of luck is illustrated.
Goju Karate Deploys Launchpad Dojo Community Software
In a major upgrade to the dojo’s student systems, Goju Karate has deployed Launchpad’s new community software.
Dojo Tuition Increase
As rising costs spread throughout the US economy, the dojo must also keep pace with inflation.
Evening Livestream Class and Monday 8/15 Class Changes
An experimental evening livestream class will be presented.
Wabi: Simplicity 侘
Wabi 侘 is a celebration of simplicity and a core concept in karatedō
The New GOJUKARATE.COM
The new GOJUKARATE.COM unveils a range of new features including real-time schedules, video, book excerpts, and much more.
Karatedo Seminar 2022: Video Now Available
The video and lecture notes from the ground-breaking Karatedo Seminar 2022 are now available.
Goju History: The Karatedo Shutdown Trailer
In the spring of 2020, we needed a way to support our young karateka, many of whom were shut-in. So we made a video.
Junbi Undo Videos Released
New videos on the Junbi Undo (stretching and flexibility training) are now available in the GOJUKARATE.COM students section
Ima Tane Ashita Hana - Today a Seed, Tomorrow a Flower 今種明日花
If indeed we "reap what we sow" then it is very important to choose what seeds we plant.
Blackbelt Week 2022
Blackbelt Week is a Goju Karate tradition that occurs in the early Autumn, and gives students of all ranks a chance to experience a week of extraordinary training opportunities.
Gasshuku 2022
Gasshuku is the dojo's summer break and generally occurs in August of every year.
August 2022 Rank Testing
Rank testing is generally held at the New York City dojo, and includes both written and physical tests. The August rank test includes a special blackbelt portion.
Shin Gi Tai - Spirit over Technique, Technique over Strength 心技体
Ultimately, it is our strong spirit and well-executed technique that brings victory.
Independence Day Holiday
The 2022 Fourth of July holiday break begins on June 29th.
June 2022 Rank Testing
Rank Testing occurs approximately every two months and offers karateka who have been invited to test an opportunity to advance in rank.
Blackbelt Testing 2022
Blackbelt testing occurs once a year, by invitation only.
Nanakorobi Yaoki - Fall Down Seven Times, Get Up Eight 七転八起
Nanakorobi Yaoki literally means “fall down seven times, get up eight times”, and is an expression of the deep and indomitable will of the karateka to continue persevering until success is at hand.
Kagami Biraki: Starting a New Year
Kagami Biraki is the official start of the dojo year. Find out its fascinating history and unique place in karatedō.
Nen - Mindfulness 念
Mindfulness is one of the keys to success and one of the most important traits we practice on and off the dojo floor.
Why Karatedō?
Whether you're an experienced martial arts student or are thinking of pursuing your dream of becoming a karateka, you've come to the right place.
Adult Programs
Goju Karate offers a full-range of adult classes that is especially welcoming to students who are new to martial arts – but also provides a strong range of challenging classes which will support even the most advanced blackbelt student.
Kids Classes
Now, more than ever, kids need what karatedō delivers: training in focus, strong spirit, and the values of constant improvement and striving for worthwhile goals.
Competitors
Interested in fulfilling an Olympic dream? Want to compete in karate tournaments in kata or kumite? Or are you interested in mixed martial arts competition? We have students committed to all those sports, and they train here, at Goju Karate.
Special Needs Karatedō
Special students need special training, and Goju Karate is committed to providing that training, regardless of abilities.
Gasshuku 2020
Gasshuku is the dojo's summer break and generally occurs in August of every year.
Gasshuku - Reflection and Training
Gasshuku is a traditional "summer break" that is a fixture of the standard dojo calendar around the globe.
Kau Kizu Tsubo - Buy the Scratched Pot 買う傷壷
Kau kizu tsubo 買う傷壷 was chosen as the Kagami Biraki message for 2017.
Tōdaishita no mottomo kurai - Darkest Under the Lighthouse 灯台下の最も暗い
Self-reflection is a key to self-improvement but this can be challenging to achieve without the ability to observe ourselves clearly.
Itaidoshin - Different Bodies, Same Mind 異体同心
Itaidōshin 異体同心 was chosen as the Kagami Biraki message for 2020.
Hykso Punch Trackers for Endurance Class
Endurance classes get a new tool for measuring progress.
To Control (And Improve) Something, Measure It
One of the fundamental concepts in karatedo is ren ma, “constant improvement.” We strive to continually become better in all aspects of ourselves. A key part of constantly improving that is often overlooked is the importance of measuring and metrics.
A fundamental truth of life is this: if you measure
Why Free Fruit is Good Karatedō
As all of our students know, there is always free fruit at the Front Desk of the dojo. So far it’s been apples and oranges, but we may get more exotic occasionally. The fruit is completely free – staff and instructors encourage students (adults and kids and visitors) to take
Why We Don't Wear Jewelry on the Dojo Floor
The dojo floor is the great leveler that brings karateka from all walks of life onto a single stage.
Goju Karate is a Non-Profit Organization
Goju Karate is a non-profit enterprise dedicated to supporting and bringing karatedō to everyone.