We now have Zoom classes every day. Monday and Wednesday at 6pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30. Contact Sensei Proctor for the Zoom links if you don’t have them already and see you in the virtual Dojo. Keep Punching!! OOS!!!
April 14, 2020 By
Virtual DOJO
Every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 and Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30 you can tune in to our Facebook Live Karate classes. Go to Facebook then to the YMCA GOJU KARATE page to view the live class for the day. You can even watch previously recorded classes if you miss the live broadcast.
December 12, 2019 By
Debbie Schopp “Hinode”
Debbie Schopp receives recognition by the USA Goju Federation for all of her hard work and dedication to the Dylan Schopp Sunshine Foundation. Debbie was given an honorary rank of Shodan by Master Robert Lasorsa, 9th Dan and bestowed with the name “Hinode”
December 10, 2019 By
Karate Quotes on Which to Ponder
1. “Karate aims to build character, improve human behavior, and cultivate modesty; it does not, however, guarantee it.” – Yasuhiro Konishi (founder of Shindo Jinen-ryu Karate) 2. “The more understanding you have about Karate, the less you need to change or modify it.” – Tsuguo Sakumoto (former World Karate Champion and master of Ryuei-ryu Karate) 3. “Many Karate teachers teach a watered down style – no […]
December 3, 2019 By
The Hakima
Meaning of the Seven Pleats The seven pleats, representing the traditional virtues of the samurai, are divided into five on the front and two on the back of the hakama. Yuki (courage, valor) Jin (humanity, benevolence) Gi (justice, righteousness) Rei (courtesy, civility) Makoto (sincerity, honesty)The two pleats in back represent Chugi (loyalty) Meiyo (honor, dignity).
December 3, 2019 By
Well deserved
Gabriel was recognized for his hard work and dedication to Goju. Congratulations! 7th Kyu!
November 26, 2019 By
Our Shrine Wall
Thanks to Steven, Madison, Morgan and Jessica Kopf for their wonderful work on the Shrine Wall!!
