The Karate journey follows three stages – learning the basics, putting the basics into fighting forms, and ultimately absorbing the forms into our reflexes, muscle memory and spirit. Shuhari is a Japanese martial art concept that clearly describes these stages of learning to mastery. The Goshukan Karate Academy philosophy is to understand the meaning…
No matter what happens to us, whatever challenges greet us on a day to day basis, we are always stronger than we think we are. We are often overwhelmed with pressures and stresses of daily life. We all face struggles. We can either allow them to define us, or we can appreciate that this…
TRAIN THE WAY YOU FIGHT – FIGHT THE WAY YOU TRAIN This is our philosophy to training, and adopting the right training methods for improving our life through the development of mindset, fighting skills, and humility. We focus on training with purpose and understanding the meaning behind our training technique. This develops a sense of…
TIPS FOR BEGINNER KARATE STUDENTS So you’re interested in karate, but don’t know what to expect from karate classes? You may be nervous going into your first class and that’s OK, we’re all new at the beginning whether you are an adult starting karate or a kid. Our instructors are always ready to answer your…
KARATE-DO vs KARATE-JUTSU – Part 2. The concept of requiring both ‘jutsu’ and ‘do’ is not new, it has been around as long as karate itself. The all-important transition from karate-jutsu to karate-do took place after Gichin Funakoshi (the grandfather of modern karate) left Okinawa to introduce karate to mainland Japan. At the time, Japan’s…
Karate tips for everybody 1. Listen to your instructors When your instructors are teaching stay focused. We understand that this can be difficult for adults after a long, hard days work. Try to pay attention to what they are saying, what they are doing, and how they are doing it. Your instructor wants you to…
KARATE-DO vs KARATE-JUTSU – Part 1. The ‘do’ in Karate-Do is ‘the way of’, often referred to as the attitude, philosophy or character growth aspect of karate. The ‘jutsu’ in Karate-Jutsu is often described as the technical skill aspect of karate. It refers to the art itself – the ability to learn technique and apply…
7 tips to get the most out of your karate training 1. Be Consistent with training It takes 21 days to build a habit and only 3 to break one. To improve in martial arts you need to be training at least 2 times a week. Try to train at the same times and the…
The 3 Principles of Self-Defence These 3 principles are used to establish good awareness and training habits. It is essential that we have rules to work by, similar to a formula or recipe. Whether we are practicing basics, kata, or kumite (fighting). Awareness: both Mental And Physical awareness. Being aware of your surroundings, environment, stance,…
A new Karate Club – why the change? Karate is my passion and my craft. It always has been and always will be. At 12 years of age I was taken to my first ever karate class at the local Shotokan Karate Club. I fell in love with karate – the dojo etiquette, the respect…