University of Derby, Buxton, England
For more info click here: www.budokaninternational.com/Budokaninternational
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Jundokan International Gasshuku 2012, Bergerac FRANCE - with Sensei Teruo Chinen
Sensei Chinen is coming to France and we are welcome to train with the Jundokan at their International Gasshuku.
Fri 27th April to Sunday 29th April.
9am - 5pm. Course costs 60€ per person for the three days.
Kata, bunkai and self defence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0-evWzbDbc
See Simon or Jo for more details if interested.
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OGKK - UK European gasshuku 2012
We have been invited to train with the OGKK at their gasshuku in Liverpool - 15/16/17 June 2012
This is a unique opportunity to train with masters coming across from Okinawa:
Koei Teruya 10th Dan
Masatatsu Muramatsu 9th Dan
Ryoichi Onaga 9th Dan
Masanoru Kikugawa 9th Dan
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French TOGKA gasshuku 2012
Discussions are underway for a French gasshuku in the second half of 2012.
Please register interest with either Sensei Simon or Sensei Gavin Hall.
Exact dates and details still to be confirmed.
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Congratulations Sensei Ravey - 8th Dan
Sensei Ravey was presented with his 8th Dan during 'The Elements' seminar in Huddersfield - England. Supported by selected peers and associations, certificates and letters were complied in a portfolio for the presentation.
Contributors were:
International Society of Okinawa/Japanese Karate-do signed by Vince Morris and co-signed by Harry Cook.
Koryu Kenkai Australia signed by Liam Keeley who trained with Sensei Ravey in Sensei Higaonna's Yoyogi dojo.
International Ryukyu Karate Research Society signed by Patick McCarthy (who translated the Bubishi).
The British Karate Association signed by Brian Seabright.
Zanshin Martial Arts/European Budo Federation signed by Dave Allen and
Eurpean Karate-do Wado Kai signed by Walter Seaton
(Both men were Dansha under Phil Milner - Sensei's first Chief Instructor, and helped organise the
ninja courses Sensei refers to in his book.
Lastly, but placed first in the portfolio, we presented Sensei with a T.O.G.K.A. 8th Dan certificate in conjunction with with the above associations.
Congratualtions Sensei, and thank you for your efforts.
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Martial Arts Seminar - May 15 2011
http://www.togka.com/news-and-events.html
Posted 13/02/11
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The dojo will be open as per normal classes
over the festive season.
We hope you had a great Christmas for those celebrating,
and best wishes for fantastic year ahead!
Posted 26/12/10
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Gavin and Isa have created an association for the practice of karate in Senegal and need our help.
They are doing everything possible to help develop the sport in the village of their region where support from the authorities is totally absent.
Many children who would attend classes can't, as their parents can not afford to enroll them.
For a child under 14 years the training costs and clothing comes to approximately £25 or $41.
This covers the cost of a gi, insurance and dojo for a student, for a year.
Families in this region struggle to afford food, so as you can imagine
training is an unafordable luxury.
If you have the ability and desire to help them in their efforts you can send a donation
to the address below. All donations will be cashed in January.
A big thank you to all
Gavin Hall
Ndangane
BP 66
Fimela
Senegal
gavinsisa@gmail.com
Posted 14/11/10
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Welcome Renshi Armando and students in Puerto Rico!
Renshi Armando has joined the T.O.G.K.A and is our official Puerto Rico Chief Instructor.
www.wix.com/togka_puerto_rico/rembukan
Posted 31/10/10
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the 'essence of Goju Ryu' to your karate students. It was a great opportunity to share and
make new friends. Chikara students are as the name suggests :)
Posted 20/10/10
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He was truly impressed with Will's training and effort. A quick learner, good listener and gives 100%. Delaneys Creek is a strong dojo and a pleasure to visit.
Posted 18/10/10
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With just over 10 years of training Nick passed his Shodan grading today,
showing true strength of character and dedication. Well done!
Posted 09/10/10
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Welcome Sensei Jorge Chappuzeau of Chile!
Sensei Chappuzeau has joined the T.O.G.K.A and is our official Chile Chief Instructor.
We will be adding some information and photos shortly. Another member to the family!
Posted 17/09/10
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Sensei SImon will be in Australia from October 4-24.
Classes will be run as normal by our other Instructors so no excuses for not training...
...the register tells no lies!
OSU
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Sensei Gavin Hall is now officially T.O.G.K.A Senegal Chief Instructor.
Sensei Hall has a long history with the T.O.G.K.A and Goju Ryu training in England and Europe.
Click here to view a short biography and photos. More pics coming soon!
Posted 20/06/10
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Bronze in Traditional Kata, black belt division at this weekends tournament -
English Open and WOMAA World Games Qualifier.
Special thank you to Miss Zara Phythian and Mr Vic Guvnor for a warm welcome at
the Team GBR Robin Hood Open Tournament in Mansfield.
Great to mix it with other styles - and a really positive environment. Cheers guys.
Posted 27/04/10
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We have 3 new shodans in the club after yesterdays gradng, a new 2nd dan, and a new 3rd dan.
2 hour grading + 16 man fights.
Thank you to everyone who turned up to participate in the fights.
Sensei Ravey was very impressed as was Sensei Simon. Another good grading.
OSU
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Congratulations Kady!
2.5 hour Shodan grading + 8 man fight.
You performed above and beyond what was required
and passed a really tough grading.
Everyone is really impressed and proud to have you as a Shodan in the club!
In Sensei's words:
"I've seen many a senior student who wouldn't have passed what you took on today.
Times like this make me proud to be a Sensei."
OSU
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Upcoming events:
February
Kady is going for her Junior Shodan.
February will see the introduction of Sheffield Goju Ryu/T.O.G.K.A training manual
and structure which will be put into force.
March
Johnboy will be grading for Sandan.
Alex will be grading Nidan.
Joanne, Turner and Jay will be going for Shodan.
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MERRY XMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Last training session for this year is Tuesday December 22.
Training will resume Tuesday January 5, 2010!
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Sensei Ravey will be in Australia for a month from Feb 17, 2010.
He will be attending a TOGKA Gasshuku in Perth. Dates and times follow:
March 06 Saturday, 2-4pm: Training all grades.
March 07 Sunday, 10-12am, Lunch 1-2pm: Open session our club and other styles.
March 08 Monday, 6.15-8.15pm: Training all grades.
March 10 Wednesday, 6.15-9.00pm: Black Belt Grading.
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Training back to normal this week - 13th Oct onwards.
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SHEFFIELD GOJU RYU DOJO
WILL BE CLOSED ON:
TUESDAY 6th OCT AND THURSDAY 8th OCT
SPEAK TO SENSEI ABOUT ANY ALTERNATIVES
OSU
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Senior Grades: Monthly Sunday Session SEPT 27.
10am at Sheffield dojo. Senior TOGKA members only.
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It was a great honour for me to sit on the panel of the TOGKA grading held at Mastin Moor this Wednesday. 2 grading candidates exceeded my expectations and were given their grades.
Adam - Shodan, Joanne - 1st Kyu.
AGAIN, a grading unlike any I have seen before... as mine was a blur!
OSU!
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Senior Grades: Next Monthly Sunday Session with chief instructors is on AUG 30.
At 10am
Senior T.O.G.K.A and invited guests only.
Please speak to Sensei Simon for more details.
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SUNDAY JULY 5 - Sensei Ravey will be instructing at an IBA Seminar in Worksop.
£10 entry and participation. Please ask for further info.
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Special thanks to Ray Taylor and Paula McGirr for the awesome photos submitted,
they are very much appreciated by all.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVE AND HIS WIFE WHO NOW HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL "ELLA".
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Dansha Grading March 18:
CONGRATULATIONS
JASON TAYLOR - NIDAN
GRAEME SAMPSON - SHODAN
I have seen many gradings and many students train hard and well,
but last night i was proud to be your Sensei and grade by your side.
osu. Sensei Simon Golland
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Feb Grading '09: The grading on saturday was a great success..WELL DONE ALL
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