Shushin Kai Goju Ryu Karate: Hillside
School in East Gippsland

We practice authentic Japanese Goju, which is one of the four main karate styles in the world today. Shushin kai does not practice karate as a sport, gain self-confidence and strength of character, grow, but as an authentic budo style martial art. Sh'shin Kai offers the opportunity to learn, along with a powerful self-defence capability. The club places very strong emphasis on the practice of "bunkai", the martial arts applications and techniques contained within the kata or forms. Training typically involves basic callisthenics, karate movements and techniques, kata and several forms of sparring. Karate training emphasises fitness, stamina, and self-defence along with development and strengthening of character. CHIEF INSTRUCTOR: Lincoln McConnell-Brown (Sensei) 4th Dan. PRINCIPAL INSTRUCTOR: Graeme McConnell-Brown (Shihan) 5th Dan. Under the instruction of Sensei Kazunobu Tsubamoto, Shushin Kai practices Ichikawa-ha Nihon Goju-Ryu and Sensei Ichikawa's Nihon Koshu-do. having visited a few clubs around I found our club to be the most structured, Tokyo, (Tsubamoto Sensei 10th Dan Kaicho), and has the MOST HELPFUL group which supports each other." Shushin Kai Goju-Ryu Karate-do is a Member Dojo of Ichikawa-ha Goju-ryu Karatedo Sosui-kai, sincere, methodical, Japan. A new student says: ". Because of our self defence orientation our karate is suitable for girls and boys minimum 9 years of age, teenagers and adults, both men and women. We concentrate on solid and effective self defence and coping strategies for the modern world. We are self defence oriented and so do not compete in tournaments. The Chief Instructor is ranked 5th Dan Master and is supported by a group of Black Belts who are dedicated to helping each student find their personal best selves. The instructors have over 60 years of combined experience. students explore and master karate techniques, We help people to development & maintain fitness, and develop strong self confidence, make some terrific friends, health and personal energy. Our. Our classes focus on developing well rounded people with strong social skills, effective self defence abilities and a strong moral character. (more).