Instructors
Founding Instructors Goshu Karate-do Yonshin Kai Hanshi
The Founding Instructors (Hanshi) are well qualified to teach martial arts. Each has attained the rare Bubishi Master ranking in Japan. Each has also attained their senior instructor rankings in Australia and Japan with numerous qualifications. They are registered with the Japan Goju Ryu Federation as Senior Instructors.
John (Sensei)
Commenced his martial arts training in 1965 at the age of 20 years. John has received master instructor rankings from Sumarac Sensei in Australia and from Ohtsuka Sensei in Japan. He is also a proponent of other Japanese and Chinese martial arts.
Les (Sensei)
Began his karate training in Goju Kensha in 1985. Les has has received master instructor rankings from Sumarac Sensei in Australia and from Ohtsuka Sensei in Japan. He also holds other qualifications in the martial arts.
Frank (Sensei)
Began his martial arts training in 1975. Frank has received master instructor rankings from Sumarac Sensei in Australia and from Ohtsuka Sensei in Japan. He also holds other qualifications in Japanese martial arts and well versed in other forms of martial arts.
Richard (Sensei)
Began his martial arts training in 1984. Richard is well qualified to teach karate. He has received master instructor rankings from Sumarac Sensei in Australia and from Ohtsuka Sensei in Japan. He has also trained in many other forms of martial arts.
ExperienceAnd nfluences
Each Founding Instructor has personally trained with Ohtsuka Sensei and his most senior Japanese Instructors in Japan. We are indebted to Ohtsuka Sensei and Sumarac Sensei for their guidance and coaching over many years.
Four Master Instructors
Better than one
Goshu Karate-do Yonshin-Kai is a martial arts school established by four senior karate practitioners with over 25 years experience each gained in Australia, Japan and internationally. Our foundations originate from traditional martial arts systems that evolved in Okinawa, Japan and China.
In Australia we are senior students and have been graded by James Sumarac Kyoshi, Goju Ryu Kakurin Kan. In Japan we are senior students and have been graded by Ohtsuka Tadahiko Hanshi, Goju Kensha Karate-do.
The name Goshu Karate-do Yonshin Kai translates to Australian Karate Four Spirit Organisation. We have come together to deliver traditional and time honoured martial arts teachings to Australian students interested in learning the power of combining mind and body in self defense.
"To truly master karate-do one must embody the entire philosophy. Without a strong virtuous mind the body is useless"