Cambridge Goju Ryu opened the dojo doors for the first time in February 2010, and over the last two days, 16-17th August, we celebrated our 15 year anniversary. Three inspiring guest instructors, two days of training, one karate family. The venue for the weekend was the sports hall of the prestigious The Leys School in central Cambridge, thank you to the staff for looking after us.
On Saturday we split the black belts and kyu grades, to train for 1.5 hours each with Sensei George Andrews and Sensei Simon Oliver. Sensei George led the kyu grades through san dan gi training, suri ashi (sliding feet) and padwork. The black belts practiced Chojun Miyagi no Sanchin, with shime testing, and Rokkishu 六氣手 (Tensho). In the spirit of one karate family, Sensei Simon introduced the black belts to the kata and bunkai of Shimpa 心破, while the kyu grades learned kata Seiryū 青龍. After training, we retired to the garden to replenish our appetites, with pizza from Aromi. Training resumed on Sunday with Sensei George giving details of the Goju Ryu kata, and Sensei Dave Amber presented self defence applications of the kata in close quarters scenarios.
Many thanks to the instructors for their time and sharing their deep knowledge of karate-do, and a huge thank you to everyone that attended, supporting the event. The next opportunity for all grades to train with Sensei George and Sensei Dave will be 20-21st September in Harlow.
Saturday 16th August
Sunday 17th August
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