Six members of the club travelled to Belgium last month for the summer gasshuku. It was a great success with lessons from Shihan James Rousseau, Sensei Len Sim, Sensei Bo and many more of our senior insrtuctors. Many congratulations to Liv for passing her 1st Dan after 8 years of hard training! Even more amazing was how she managed to get through the whole weekend without even breaking a sweat! The next gasshuku will be held in Birmingham at the end if the year. There will be training suitable for all ages and grades so anybody interested should speak to one of the instructors.
New Members Welcome!
We are always looking for new members; whether you're 6 or 86! You are welcome to watch a session to see whether you like it or just get stuck straight in! If you would like to speak to an instructor first just give us a call or email!
Bring a friend to training and when they apply for their licence you will receive a pair of WKF approved sparring mitts absolutely FREE!
When and Where we Train
We make use of the excellent, fully matted dojo at the New Park Centre in Chichester.
Juniors:
Wednesdays 7pm-8pm.
Seniors:
Wednesdays 8pm-9.30pm.
Our Promise
We know that the safety of you and your children is paramount so we promise to ensure that all instructors are qualified,insured and licenced.All of our instructirs have had years of experience and are committed to providing top quality instruction in a safe and fun environment.
The Club
Chichester Karate Club is a family oriented club aimed at teaching the art of Goju Ryu Karate. We teach traditional techniques and exercises with an element of discipline in a fun and friendly environment. Karate is great for fitness, confidence and self defence. Test are carreid out regularly recognising the hard work and commitment of students.
The GKI- Goju Ryu Karate Do International
Chief Instructor: Sensei James Rousseau (8th Dan)
Chairman: Sensei Len Sim (7th Dan)
GKI is a non-profit making organisation that is dedicated to the promotion and teaching of classical and traditional Goju Ryu Karate Do based on the ideas of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju Ryu. GKI conducts regular lectures, seminars and special courses for all students as well as a continuous training programme for instructors. Instructors have to conform to the highest standards, as set out by the organisation and are assessed on an ongoing basis.
Grading examinations are held at regular intervals for both students and instructors to ensure the development of the association as a whole. Tournaments and championships are organised at regular intervals. Members are encouraged to participate in national and international events.
The GKI is a member of SportsmanshipFirst, an
organisation aimed at promoting sportsmanship.
This means that whilst competition is actively
encouraged, it is not at the detriment of positive
moral behaviour.
Explanation of the Badge
The circle represents softness (JU). The square character in the centre means hard (GO). The hardness is within the softness and contained by it. This is the balance between had and soft. We need to build on a firm foundation, be strong on the inside and show gentleness on the outside. This reflects the balance between positive and negative. To be in harmony with nature we need a balance in our own lives. In Goju Ryu Karate Do, many of the techniques appear soft on the surface but their strength flows from within. In both softness and hardness there is strength. Goju Ryu means hard and soft style. Karate translates as empty hand. This implies self-defence without weapons. Parts of the body are trained and conditioned to be used as weapons.
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BELGIUM GASSHUKU
Grading Results for 7.7.10
Nailin - 9kyu 3mon
Emily - 8kyu 3mon
Monty - 8kyu 3mon
George - 8kyu 3mon
Kane - 8kyu 3mon
Tashi - 7kyu 3mon
Bella - 7kyu 3mon
Eve - 7kyu 3mon
Cyrease - 7kyu 3mon
Heather - 6kyu 1mon
Edan - 5kyu 2mon
Matt F - 5kyu 2mon
Pat - 5kyu 3mon
Emily - 3rd kyu
Matt J - 2nd kyu
The Winner of the Whitehead Award will be announced Wednesday at the Grading Results Ceremony.
GKI National Championships 2010...
The Bourne Leisure Centre in Southbourne saw over one hundred competitors from all over the country compete in the 16th GKI National Karate Championship on Sunday 13th June.
The tournament included Kata (set routines), Kumite (free fighting) and team events for both junior and adult members, with differing belt categories.
The competition was hosted by Chichester Goju Ryu Karate Club, with 21 members of the club competing who were successful in winning 34 medals and trophies.
Hannah Thorn, Nalin Ralph and Scott Brighty narrowly missed out on medals in their categories.
Alan Prior, a club instructor was extremely pleased with all his club members, saying "Each and every student has trained very hard leading up to the competition. The standard of the competition was extremely high and all the members fully deserve their medals."
Click here for results.
Thanks to evryone who came to the BBQ, we had a lovely time and the weather was great! I promise i'll practice my BBQing skills before next year to avaid the charcoal effect! :) Also, apologies that thee are no pictures , we were having such a great time no-one thought about taking any photos!
Congratulations to Olivia Whatmore, Robert Prior and Mike Prior on their selection for the GKI GB squad. They were due to travel to Porto to compete in the European Championships but were unable to fly becasue of the issues surrounding flights and the Icelandic Volcano. They will continue to train with the squad in preparation for future competitions.
Wednesday 31st April 2010: Junior and Senior Grading...
Some of the juniors and seniors took their grading today. Well do to everybody who did so. The standard was very high which is reflected in the new grades which are listed below...
Max - 10kyu 3mon
Nailin - 9kyu 2mon
Hannah - 9kyu 2mon
Emily - 8kyu 1mon
Monty - 8kyu 1mon
George - 8kyu 1mon
Kane - 8kyu 1mon
Tashi - 7kyu 1 mon
Bella - 7kyu 1mon
Eve - 7kyu 1mon
Cyrease - 7kyu 2mon
Heather - 7kyu 2mon
Edan - 5kyu
Chichester Karate Club is a member of GoJu Ryu Karate Do International.
