Seibukan Goju Karate UK

Seibukan Goju Karate UK The promotion of Yonemoto Ha Goju karate in the UK as passed on by Yonemoto Kiyoshi Sensei of the Se Mike Clark

In July 2016 Yonemoto Sensei gave permission for Mike Clark, Kevin Williams, Terry Foster and Carl Regular to use ’Seibukan Goju’ to describe their collective practice of Sensei’s karate. Over two weeks in Sept/Oct 2016 Yonemoto Sensei checked the teaching being given to ensure fundamentals were being passed onto students correctly. The use of Seibukan Goju Ryu Karate UK was subsequently validated by Yonemoto Sensei. Our aim is to pass on and promote the teachings of Yonemoto Sensei,

Other students of Yonemoto Sensei in the UK include Dave Morris of the Kyudokan Martial Arts, Daniel Tennent of Tanigawa Ha and Steve Carter of Shizen Karate Do. In South Africa this is Neil Van Zyl and Pietman Faasen of SeikiKan Goju Ryu Karate Do. It was Chris Clifford Sensei the most senior UK direct student and recipient of Grandmaster Ichikawa's Bubishi tradition that first introduced UK students to his Sempai; Yonemoto Sensei and the Ichikawa Ha legacy. I recognise that all UK students that study within this lineage owe thanks to Chris Sensei for making this possible.

After practise on a hot summers day it's always good to share each others company and a cold drink in the shade.
14/08/2026

After practise on a hot summers day it's always good to share each others company and a cold drink in the shade.

It was great to meet up with our dojo brother, Duncan Preston, who was visiting from Ireland. Duncan led the class throu...
21/06/2026

It was great to meet up with our dojo brother, Duncan Preston, who was visiting from Ireland. Duncan led the class through Ekikin-kyō taisō (易筋経体操), also known as the Muscle/Tendon Transformation Classic exercises (Yi Jin Jing in Chinese).
Mike Clark then demonstrated the form Happoren, and Terry Foster showed different hente (change hand) variations of Mawashi Uke/Tora Guchi.

Following kanpai, we enjoyed a BBQ in the garden to celebrate Duncan's visit.

Safe journey home, Duncan!

Holding the opponent’s eyes across the void with the gaze of “metsuki”, whilst projecting intention with the body throug...
16/05/2026

Holding the opponent’s eyes across the void with the gaze of “metsuki”, whilst projecting intention with the body through the extended line of direction.

Kumite practice in the garden — focusing on entering, neutralizing potential attacks and effectively countering.
08/05/2026

Kumite practice in the garden — focusing on entering, neutralizing potential attacks and effectively countering.

Evening practise under the sky in the garden dojo. Helps Kiko, body feeling to extend and move more naturally.
24/04/2026

Evening practise under the sky in the garden dojo. Helps Kiko, body feeling to extend and move more naturally.

Cooking a curry for tonight's end of year dojo party with chilli sause hand made by Yonemoto O'Sensei. Sensei thank you...
18/12/2025

Cooking a curry for tonight's end of year dojo party with chilli sause hand made by Yonemoto O'Sensei. Sensei thank you for your kind gift that we will share after tonight's lesson.

Evening keiko (稽古) outside in the garden makes our karate more natural. This lesson was on entering at different angles...
26/04/2025

Evening keiko (稽古) outside in the garden makes our karate more natural. This lesson was on entering at different angles and using Aiki (合気) the Ju (柔) or softness of Goju to blend and control the attacker.

Happy Birthday to Yonemoto O'Sensei on the occasion of his 85th year. Who continues to inspire his students through his ...
18/04/2025

Happy Birthday to Yonemoto O'Sensei on the occasion of his 85th year. Who continues to inspire his students through his example of continuous study, practise and teaching. 大先生、お誕生日おめでとうございます

Congratulations to Kevin Williams, Carl Regular and Terry Foster who have received their 5th Dan. All three have over 3...
24/01/2025

Congratulations to Kevin Williams, Carl Regular and Terry Foster who have received their 5th Dan. All three have over 30 years practise of karate and are dedicated to the continue studying the teachings of Yonemoto Sensei. Thankyou to Sensei and everyone at Seibukan Honbu dojo for your help and support over the years.

Carl Regular recently suffered a broken shoulder and ribs. Not a karate injury, rather a cycling accident. He still turn...
14/06/2024

Carl Regular recently suffered a broken shoulder and ribs. Not a karate injury, rather a cycling accident. He still turned up at the dojo to watch the lesson even though he couldn’t physically practise. Wishing him a speedy recovery, お大事に.

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