 | Sensei Simon Golland Dip PT., Cert FCFI., Cert FTA., Cert CSMT Martial Arts Instructor, Sports Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer T.O.G.K.A - UK Chief Instructor 4th Dan Goju Ryu (T.O.G.K.A.), 3rd Dan Goju Ryu (I.O.G.K.F.) 1st Dan Kenpo Ju-Jitsu (Z.M.A.I.) 1st Dan Kickboxing (Sensheido) |
“Combing the knowledge gained by personal training, the discipline of martial arts and the therapeutic techniques of sports injury massage, I believe I offer a complete holistic approach for anyone wanting to lead a healthy lifestyle.”
Simon started Goju Ryu training in 1990, having previously studied a variety of different styles such as Shukokai, Jujitsu and traditional weapons. He first discovered Goju Ryu Karate at Greystones Karate Club (Britain's oldest Goju Ryu Karate Club), home to instructors such as Steve Bellamy, Graham Ravey, Steve Legden, Gavin Hall and Mick Warrington to name a few. He has trained in Goju Ryu ever since, believing it is a complete system. In 2001 Simon opened his own Goju Ryu Dojo in Sheffield, England.
In the absence of Sensei Ravey who was then living in Australia, Simon sought guidance and teachings from Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA), and the IOGKF so as to not become stale as some instructors can do. Continually developing his skills Simon has received instruction from renowned martials artists such as Morio Higaonna Sensei, Terauchi Sensei and Nakamura Sensei of IOGKF, George Andrews Sensei (OTGKA/IOGKF), and Sifu Martin Paul Watts (White Crane Kung Fu). In 2006 he competed in the ‘IOGKF World Championships, Canada’, as a member of the OTGKA England squad.
In 2005 when Sensei Graham Ravey returned to England, Simon continued his training with him. In 2009, after passing his 4th dan grading Sensei Simon was appointed position of TOGKA - UK Chief Instructor. In 2010 Sensei Graham Ravey "passed the batton" of the TOGKA over Simon to continue to promote and grow the association.
Simon often attends seminars from combative traditional systems through to modern MMA/UFC, but also conducts seminars in self defence, traditional Goju Ryu and general fitness workshops.
He is a qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist who has worked for well known companies such as Fitness First and LAPT, but currently operates independently.
In 2011 SImon was awarded Shodan level in Kenpo Ju-Jitsu by 9th Dan Dave Allen of Zanshin Martial Arts Association International. He was also awarded 1st Dan/level in Kickboxing under Sensheido by 3rd Dan Craig Welsh of KAPAP Sheffield.
Sensei Simon continues to train with and learn from Sensei Ravey in Goju Ryu. He also studies Kenpo Ju-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, KAPAP, Kickboxing and Boxing on a weekly basis, adapting these techniques to his Goju training. As Sensei Ravey would describe it - "Adding his own flavour to the yoghurt".
Simon started Goju Ryu training in 1990, having previously studied a variety of different styles such as Shukokai, Jujitsu and traditional weapons. He first discovered Goju Ryu Karate at Greystones Karate Club (Britain's oldest Goju Ryu Karate Club), home to instructors such as Steve Bellamy, Graham Ravey, Steve Legden, Gavin Hall and Mick Warrington to name a few. He has trained in Goju Ryu ever since, believing it is a complete system. In 2001 Simon opened his own Goju Ryu Dojo in Sheffield, England.
In the absence of Sensei Ravey who was then living in Australia, Simon sought guidance and teachings from Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA), and the IOGKF so as to not become stale as some instructors can do. Continually developing his skills Simon has received instruction from renowned martials artists such as Morio Higaonna Sensei, Terauchi Sensei and Nakamura Sensei of IOGKF, George Andrews Sensei (OTGKA/IOGKF), and Sifu Martin Paul Watts (White Crane Kung Fu). In 2006 he competed in the ‘IOGKF World Championships, Canada’, as a member of the OTGKA England squad.
In 2005 when Sensei Graham Ravey returned to England, Simon continued his training with him. In 2009, after passing his 4th dan grading Sensei Simon was appointed position of TOGKA - UK Chief Instructor. In 2010 Sensei Graham Ravey "passed the batton" of the TOGKA over Simon to continue to promote and grow the association.
Simon often attends seminars from combative traditional systems through to modern MMA/UFC, but also conducts seminars in self defence, traditional Goju Ryu and general fitness workshops.
He is a qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist who has worked for well known companies such as Fitness First and LAPT, but currently operates independently.
In 2011 SImon was awarded Shodan level in Kenpo Ju-Jitsu by 9th Dan Dave Allen of Zanshin Martial Arts Association International. He was also awarded 1st Dan/level in Kickboxing under Sensheido by 3rd Dan Craig Welsh of KAPAP Sheffield.
Sensei Simon continues to train with and learn from Sensei Ravey in Goju Ryu. He also studies Kenpo Ju-Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, KAPAP, Kickboxing and Boxing on a weekly basis, adapting these techniques to his Goju training. As Sensei Ravey would describe it - "Adding his own flavour to the yoghurt".
