Dojo Location

Recreation Centre

Kelburn Campus

Victoria University

Wellington

Click here to view a map of the Kelburn campus.

Training Times

Trimester 1 & 2

Sundays: 3:30 – 5:00pm Long Room & 5:00 – 5:00pm Dance Room

Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm Long Room

Trimester 3 and holidays

Sundays: 3:30 – 5:30pm Dance Room

Thursdays: 6:30 – 8:00pm Long Room

Fees

VUW Students $40 per year

Non Students $250 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.

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.

Contact Details

Name: Jennifer Sigley

Phone: (027) 422-6119

Email Address: victoria@karate.org.nz

Postal Address: PO Box 3453, Wellington 6014

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 Instructor

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.

Other Instructors

Jennifer Sigley, Nidan (2nd Dan)

Sharlee Athfield, Shodan (1st Dan)

Clayton Evans, Shodan (1st Dan)