Senior Gasshuku April 2026 Complete Gasshuku

Contents:

• Sandan and Higher Session  

• Black Belts and Higher Session

• General Sessions 

Gasshuku covers Goju Ryu Fundamentals and explanations of the Goju Ryu system from Junbi Undo, Kihon, Kata, Yakusoku Kumite with applications agains partner

SANDAN AND HIGHER SESSION (55mins).

• Tensho Kata - in-depth explanations, training, partner training aimed at encouraging a deeper understanding of the Kata.  
• Kurarunfa Kata - sequence, timing training to prepare as possible self defence mechanism, explanations  

BLACK BELT SESSION (73mins)

•   Junbi Undo, Kihon concentrating on footwork, turning skills, multiple 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, combinations of hand and feet skills, angular moving, close, distance applications, including turning techniques, applied against a partner in Yakusoku Kumite to develop motor reflexes. 
• Sanseru Kata - skills, timing, basic, Ojo Bunkai with partner 

GENERAL SESSIONS

• Video 1 (61mins): Junbi Undo - emphasis on footwork, turning and executing attacks or defences;
  • Kihon combinations applied in  
  • Yakusoku Kumite 
• Video 2: Shisochin Kata: skills, timing, basic, and Ojo Bunkai against partner with variation applications
  • Basic, realistic, rough Self Defence training against arm grabbing with partner (62mins)

This Gasshuku provides a structured introduction to core training elements of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate for various expertise levels, with clear progression from preparation to application.