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Karate-dō with Jo

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-dō Practitioner 🥋
Sharing my passion for this timeless martial art and its rich traditions.

Unwavering consistency is the key to progress!

29/10/2025

This has to be one of my favourite training photos. Leaning in to check the shutter timing 😆 I don't have too many good photos with my Sensei and friend because we were always too busy training. So we gave it a crack and got this gem by mistake.
Middle: Sensei - Chief Instructor of TOGKA.
Right: Senpai Practioner and Japanese ink artist. You can see her calligraphy work 'bu' in the background of many Higaonna Sensei's TOGKF honbu dojo videos.

22/05/2025

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08/03/2025

*Happy International Woman's Day 2025*
Never underestimate your inner strength and determination as a woman ✊🏼
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This photo was taken a few years ago on my 35 year milestone in my martial arts journey. I have dabbled in a little bit of a lot of things over time. Judo, jujutsu, karate, muay thai, KAPAP, boxing, BJJ, Ryukyu kobujutsu.. but without doubt Okinawan goju ryu karate-do has been my passion.
I had envisioned acknowledging the year with focused training, maybe a seminar, opening a dojo again, or at least a photo shoot to capture peak physical condition in my early 40s. 😅
I never imagined the challenges the year presented me would be things I take for granted such as trying to walk and breath properly. At this stage of pregnancy I couldn't remember how to tie my belt properly, nor did it fit. It was an interesting lesson in what my body is capable of, and I look forward to the day I can be on a beach training with my daughter.

18/10/2024

'Ten-tsuki' drill is practiced for improving speed, precision, and body alignment while honing control and balance. Practicing the sequence helps build muscle memory, breathing coordination, and posture, laying the groundwork for more advanced techniques. Focus on core stability and weight distribution, all while delivering powerful strikes with accuracy. It’s an excellent way to strengthen your core and embrace the Goju Ryu philosophy of blending hard and soft movements in harmony.

28/09/2024

Title: Tekko
Medium: Japanese Ink on Gasenshi (bamboo paper)
This piece showcases a pair of tekko, intricately painted using traditional bamboo and hair brushes onto gasenshi bamboo paper. As a martial artist, I find that both disciplines offer a connection to discipline and creativity.

27/09/2024

Sharing the foundational methodology and intricacies of Tekko, a traditional Okinawan weapon. Tekko is a natural extension for Okinawan karate practitioners, blending seamlessly into empty-hand close-quarter techniques. Initially, I thought the techniques would be obvious, but I found the focal points and strategy behind this weapon intriguing.

25/09/2024

This isn't a brag, I'm not attracting big numbers... 😆 just the universal kind (108)...

The Power of 108
In Goju Ryu karate, we have the kata 'Suparinpei' (108 hands), symbolising the cleansing of 108 worldly desires. The number 108 resonates through various traditions—108 beads on a Buddhist rosary, 108 energy points in acupuncture, and 108 stages of the soul's journey in the universe. This number bridges the physical, spiritual, and cosmic worlds.
#108

13/09/2024

Strength in unity, grace in motion. Seiunchin kata by the sea 🌊🥋

#制引戦

10/09/2024

In serious conflicts, the chance of someone going to the ground is high. Okinawan karate, rich in joint manipulation, takedowns, and ground techniques, often gets overshadowed by the rise of modern Japanese sport karate. My sensei incorporates ground fighting with finishing techniques into our gradings, where we sit back-to-back, waiting for the call: 'Hajime'.

06/09/2024

The twisting motion in this part of junbi undo (preparation exercises) enhances flexibility and releases tension before training, especially when combined with breathing techniques that strengthen the core and focus the mind. Shikodachi, a strength-building stance, is a fundamental conditioning exercise in Goju Ryu, designed to develop power and stability. I find these movements especially helpful for loosening up after long hours of work at the computer!

05/09/2024

Strength in silence, power in precision.
These technical lessons extend beyond martial arts, fostering a mindset of discipline, adaptability, and calm under pressure in all aspects of life.

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