Senior Gasshuku August 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 discussion and execution for more advanced Karate Ka:  Why Tensho is a fundamental of the Goju Ryu system, importance, role in combat arts, technique, short historical background explained 
• Kurarunfa -  Ironing out common mis conceptions, perceptions, technical detail, explanation on stance fundamental importance in advancing Karate, skills training execution, timing, guidelines for progress, 

BLACK BELT SESSION (72mins)

• Junbi Undo - brief explanations, turning footwork using Hiza Ate
• Kihon - including 'not often used' techniques and combinations with : Furi Zuki, Ushiro Geri turning Uraken Uchi, focus on footwork, turning skills, multiple 2x, 3x, combinations angular moving, close, distance applications, including turning techniques, applied against a partner in
• Yakusoku Kumite - applying the Kihon combinations with prescribed and free counter technique training  to enhance motor reflexes. 
• Sanseru Kata - skills, timing, basic, Ojo Bunkai with partner 

GENERAL SESSIONS

Video 1 (64mins):

• Junbi Undo - Explanation on the execution of fundamentals, emphasis on footwork using Hiza Ate, turning skills
• Kihon - Basic training aimed at enhancing footwork, coordination, and reflexes to improve fighting ability by using various attack, defence combinations with Oi Zuki, Uraken Uchi, Hishi Ate, Mae Geri and Mawashi Geri attacks with Jodan Uke, Jodan Osae Uke, Jodan Morote Uke, Gedan Harai Uke, Chudan Morote Uke with various counters - prescribed and free, random - for each combination

Video 2 (60mins): 

• Shisochin Kata - emphasising rhythm, balance, focus, and practical interpretation of movement, so that skills were not only rehearsed, but also trained and applied in a practical way. Intense timing, skills, basic and Ojo Bunkai, applied practically.  
• Yakusoku Kumite - applying the five sequences from Session 1 with prescribed and free counters

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.