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Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
Kazoku (Family) Dojo was born out of the desire to help promote and preserve Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate.
Students will receive instruction in traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate as taught by the IOGKF (International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do Federation). As members of the IOGKF, students have the opportunity to attend and train with the world's best Goju practitioners at yearly Gasshukus (training camps) and compete in the annual "friendship tournament".
Our programs are designed to help build character, confidence,strength, discipline and skill. The program consists of warm-ups, stretching, Kihon (basics), flexibility and balance training and traditional kata in addition to Japanese terminology and education on the history of karate.
Our students learn as individuals at their own pace and emphasis is put on developing and increasing the abilities of each Karate-ka (student).
Our Instructors
Sensei Basil Campbell
Sensei Basil has been training in traditional Goju Ryu Karate for over 18 years and is Sandan (Third degree black belt). Sensei Basil has been a member of the IOGKF since 2006 and continues to train under the guidance of World Chief Instructor Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura at the Honbu dojo (headquarters) in Burlington.
Sensei Basil is dedicated to teaching children, youth and adults the art of karate and fully believes that it increases mental and physical stamina, boosts
self-confidence, improves self-discipline and memorization and enhances socialization. His main goal is to ensure that each student develops within their own abilities and to bring fun to each class.
Sensei James Parker
Sensei James has been a member of the IOGKF since 2006. He is a dedicated Goju Ryu practitioner currently holding the rank of Sandan (3rd degree black belt). Sensei James is an enthusiastic instructor with a keen eye for detail. He is a natural teacher and works well with students, passing on traditional Okinawan technique, etiquette and discipline in a fun and engaging manner. Sensei James continues his training under the guidance of World Chief Instructor Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura at the Honbu dojo (headquarters) in Burlington.