IOGKF Newcastle

31/05/2026

IOGKF Newcastle is taking part in The Push-Up Challenge from 3–26 June 2026, and we’d love our fellow IOGKF members to join us.

The challenge is to complete 3,307 push-ups over 24 days to raise awareness for mental health. You can also substitute exercises like squats or sit-ups, so it’s accessible for everyone.

It’s free to join, with a great app to track progress and stay motivated as a team.

Join our team and take part here: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/register-select
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/IOGKFAustralia
Let’s get behind this important cause together.

The Push-Up Challenge is on in June! Join our team to get fit, have fun and learn about mental health.

31/05/2026

Great to have everyone in Newy... Great few days of training...

22/02/2026

22/02/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Yamashiro Sensei and the members of IOGKF Okinawa and Japan for welcoming the members of IOGKF Australia to the Yamashiro Dojo 25th Anniversary Gasshuku.

It was a true honour to train alongside our extended karate family in such a meaningful celebration. The warmth of their hospitality and the generosity of spirit have left a deep and lasting impression on all of us.

We sincerely hope that the bridge of friendship between Australia and Okinawa continues to grow ever stronger through mutual respect, shared training, and the bonds we’ve forged together.

22/02/2026

25–28 November 2025

Members of IOGKF Australia were deeply honoured to travel to Okinawa for a special Friendship Gasshuku under the guidance of Yamashiro Sensei.

Training together in the birthplace of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do was a powerful reminder of the depth, spirit, and humility that define traditional karate. It was more than just physical practice — it was an opportunity to reconnect with the roots of our art, strengthen friendships, and reflect on what it truly means to train with sincerity.

While we recognise there is still so much to learn, we return home with grateful hearts and renewed determination. We are thankful for every lesson shared, every correction given, and every moment with Yamashiro Sensei.

With this experience in mind, we will continue our daily training with dedication and strive to practise “correct training” with discipline, respect, and wholehearted effort.