Dojo Location

Recreation Centre

Kelburn Campus

Victoria University

Wellington

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Training Times

Trimester 1 & 3

Sundays: 4:00 – 5:30pm Dance Room

Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm Long Room

Trimester 2

Sundays: 4:00 – 5:30pm Long Room

Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm Long Room

Fees

VUW Students $100 per year

Non Students $300 per year

Other Information

The Victoria University Goju-Ryu Karate Club offers instruction in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate. Okinawan Goju-Ryu, as taught in the International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate Do Federation (IOGKF), is considered a traditional karate style because it can trace its lineage straight back to the founder, Chojun Miyagi Sensei. Organizations such as the IOGKF are dedicated to preserving their art in its original form as handed down by their founder.

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate emphasises a wide range of karate techniques appropriate to all levels of training. The Traditional framework within which the training is placed provides an environment that cultivates personal strengths.

Sessions include strength and fitness exercises, basic karate techniques, pad work, self defense applications, sparring and kata.

Anyone interested in finding out what Goju-Ryu Karate is about is encouraged to attend a training session. You may watch or (much preferred!) join in. Introduce yourself to any of the members, and he or she will direct you to the session instructor. Wear comfortable (light and loose-fitting) clothing, but no shoes or socks.

• Dojo Etiquette
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• Formal Ceremonies
• Dojo kun
• Vic Uni club photos

Contact Details

Name: Jennifer Sigley

Phone: (027) 422-6119

Email Address: victoria@karate.org.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 9766, Wellington 6141

Brief History of Club

Started in February 1975 by founding members Leo Donnelly, Paul White and Chris O'Conner. Leo was the main instructor for many years until being succeeded by Joe Tait in 1989 and then David Croxford in the early 1990's, assisted by David Reddaway and Ewan Tempero (now the main instructor at the Auckland University club). The club's main instructors currently are David Reddaway and Jennifer Sigley.

The club is a member of the International Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Federation New Zealand (IOGKFNZ), which is affiliated to IOGKF. The club is also affiliated to the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) and Karate New Zealand - the national body which overseas tournament competition in New Zealand (UNZKO).

Senior Instructors

Sensei David Reddaway, Sandan (3rd Dan)

Sensei David Reddaway has trained in Goju Ryu since 1991, was a New Zealand Team representative in 1995 and 1997, and attained the rank of San-dan in 2001. He also has experience in many other karate styles as well as Tae Kwon Do (WTF), Ju jitsu and Kickboxing.

Sensei Jennifer Sigley, Sandan (3rd Dan)

Sensei Jennifer Sigley has trained in Goju Ryu since 1997, attaining her San-dan (3rd Dan) rank in 2009. She is also studying Ryukyu Kobudo (weapons training) and has some experience in Close Quarter Combat.

Other Instructors

Sharlee Athfield, Shodan (1st Dan)

Matthew Sheppard, Shodan (1st Dan)