I started training in Goju Ryu in 2003.
After watching my son Jack doing classes, I decided to join in just to keep Jack company and to improve my fitness levels, having recently retired from playing football for 30 years! The classes were conducted by Sensei Simon Golland, now 5th Dan Goju Ryu and a respected Martial Artist both in our style and others such as Kick Boxing and Jiu Jitsu. Simon is also the Chief Instructor of our Association, Goju Ryu Kyokai
I found the classes with Sensei Simon Golland both very inspirational and therapeutic. Goju Ryu worked the body, the mind and the spirit. It was all pretty new to me but, it met all my requirements for keeping fit, whilst learning an efficient system within the art of self defence.
Along with regular training sessions with Sensei Simon I have attended seminars and trained with;
Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( BBJ) legend Royce Gracie,
Ultimate |Fighting Championship (UFC) legend Chuck Liddell,
KAPAP Knife and gun disarmament course
The Elements Seminar with Sensei Graham Ravey GoJu Ryu 8th Dan
Sensei Richard Dickinson (Kempo Jujitsu),
Academy Staff instructor Craig Walsh (KAPAP),
Sifu Rebecca Kane (Rapid Arnis)
Also and not least seminars conducted by our own Sensei Simon Golland, Chief UK Instructor of our Association
With a lot of hard training and regular classes, I slowly went through my grades and after 6 years I had earned the right to my 1st Dan Grading, which I passed with Sensei Ravey, in Chesterfield during March 2009. In June 2011 I passed my 2nd Dan grading with Sensei Simon Golland and in June 2014 graded to 3rd Dan. I have also completed and passed my Instructors course approving me as an instructor within our association. I continued with my training under Sensei Simon until he left for Australia from where he continues to guide me via social media and during his visits here to the UK.
Sensei Simon passed the club on to me in 2013 and with the support of all the people who attend the classes we continue to practice Goju Ryu at Burton Street. Everybody is welcome!!
After watching my son Jack doing classes, I decided to join in just to keep Jack company and to improve my fitness levels, having recently retired from playing football for 30 years! The classes were conducted by Sensei Simon Golland, now 5th Dan Goju Ryu and a respected Martial Artist both in our style and others such as Kick Boxing and Jiu Jitsu. Simon is also the Chief Instructor of our Association, Goju Ryu Kyokai
I found the classes with Sensei Simon Golland both very inspirational and therapeutic. Goju Ryu worked the body, the mind and the spirit. It was all pretty new to me but, it met all my requirements for keeping fit, whilst learning an efficient system within the art of self defence.
Along with regular training sessions with Sensei Simon I have attended seminars and trained with;
Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA).
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ( BBJ) legend Royce Gracie,
Ultimate |Fighting Championship (UFC) legend Chuck Liddell,
KAPAP Knife and gun disarmament course
The Elements Seminar with Sensei Graham Ravey GoJu Ryu 8th Dan
Sensei Richard Dickinson (Kempo Jujitsu),
Academy Staff instructor Craig Walsh (KAPAP),
Sifu Rebecca Kane (Rapid Arnis)
Also and not least seminars conducted by our own Sensei Simon Golland, Chief UK Instructor of our Association
With a lot of hard training and regular classes, I slowly went through my grades and after 6 years I had earned the right to my 1st Dan Grading, which I passed with Sensei Ravey, in Chesterfield during March 2009. In June 2011 I passed my 2nd Dan grading with Sensei Simon Golland and in June 2014 graded to 3rd Dan. I have also completed and passed my Instructors course approving me as an instructor within our association. I continued with my training under Sensei Simon until he left for Australia from where he continues to guide me via social media and during his visits here to the UK.
Sensei Simon passed the club on to me in 2013 and with the support of all the people who attend the classes we continue to practice Goju Ryu at Burton Street. Everybody is welcome!!
Sensei Mike Ryan - 2nd Dan. Instructor at the Mosborough Dojo
Mike earned his First Dan during a grading conducted by Sensei Simon Golland in 2012, this after six years of training. In June 2014 Mike passed his grading to 2nd Dan during Sensei Golland visit to the UK. At this time he also completed his Instructors course approving him as an Instructor within the association.
He initially trained at Greystones Karate Club under Sensei Mick Warrington and latterly at Sheffield Goju Ryu. Mike has taught classes at the Burton St Dojo as Sensei Graeme's assistant instructor since Graeme took over from Sensei Simon Golland.
Mike will instruct at the Mosborough Dojo on Mondays while continuing his training under the guidance of Sensei Graeme on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mikes children, Sophia and Mason, have trained with the club since 2011 when Mason was six and therefore old enough to attend.
Before taking up Goju Ryu Mike qualified as a fitness instructor and ran classes in the Beighton area for several years. He has also completed twelve Half Marathons.
He initially trained at Greystones Karate Club under Sensei Mick Warrington and latterly at Sheffield Goju Ryu. Mike has taught classes at the Burton St Dojo as Sensei Graeme's assistant instructor since Graeme took over from Sensei Simon Golland.
Mike will instruct at the Mosborough Dojo on Mondays while continuing his training under the guidance of Sensei Graeme on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mikes children, Sophia and Mason, have trained with the club since 2011 when Mason was six and therefore old enough to attend.
Before taking up Goju Ryu Mike qualified as a fitness instructor and ran classes in the Beighton area for several years. He has also completed twelve Half Marathons.