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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.
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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