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Master the art of Japanese Goju Ryu Karate.

The original Okinawan Karate style founded by the real Mr Myagi after studying ancient Kung-fu techniques with the Monks of the Shaolin temple Class Details
Room 13, Hythe
Saturday: 11.00am-12.00 Teens and Adults
Wednesday: 5.30pm-6.30pm Kids and Teens

Applemore Leisure centre, Dibden
Tuesdays: 5.00pm-6.00pm Kids and teens
Thursday: 5.00pm-6.00pm Kids
Thursday: 6.00pm-7.00pm Teens and Adults
Sunday: 11.30am-12.30 Mixed

Gangwarily Recreation centre, Fawley
Monday: 5.15pm-6.15pm Mixed

05/09/2026

Despite injury and following 4 grading sessions at Applemore and Room13, it was decided that Dominic Sendall had sufficiently demonstrated his proficiency and was awarded a first dan black belt. Congratulations to Dominic who showed good performance of Kata and technical competence and understanding throughout the grading. Although Dominic's injury meant he could not free spar, his fierce fighting spirit over the years was well established. Dominic is seen in the photo with club sensei and other members of the Waterside club.

02/08/2026

Following 3 grading sessions at Applemore, it was decided that Noah Dossett had sufficiently demonstrated his proficiency and was awarded a Junior first dan black belt. Congratulation to Noah who showed good technical competence throughout the grading and a strong fighting spirit in the sparring. Noah is seen in the photo with sensei Justin and sensei Ben.

12/07/2026

Following a number of grading sessions at Room13, it was decided that students Isaac Williamson be awarded a first dan black belt, Kain Nicholson be upgraded to a full black belt (from junior black belt) and Aksel Wood be awarded a full brown belt. Congratulations to all three who showed great technical competence throughout the grading and a great fighting spirit in their sparring. Isaac, Kain and Aksel are seen in the photos with sensei Justin and sensei Martin

20/06/2026

Guest sensei Duncan Preston over from Ireland. Visiting a number of clubs in the Southampton area. Sensei Duncan visited Waterside Goju Ryu club, where he taught and demonstrated how to apply key principles from Shisochin kata.

22/05/2026

Over the last few sessions Amy King and Jake Brown have undertaken a grading to qualify for their next belt. Amy King graded to Second dan black belt and Jake Brown graded to 2nd Kyu Brown belt. Gradings were concluded at Applemore this week. Congratulations to both who have successfully achieved their new belts.
In addition, to free fighting, the grading was mainly focused on technical aspects of karate. Specifically kata and the application of techniques from kata.
Amy and Jake can be seen in the photo with sensei Ben and sensei Justin.

14/12/2025

Following 2 grading sessions at Applemore, it was decided that student Hazel Toman was deserving and was awarded her Junior first dan black belt. Congratulations to Hazel who showed great technical competence throughout the grading and a great fighting spirit in sparring. Hazel is seen in the photo with other club members.

05/12/2025

Thursday grading at Applemore. 6 grade to Yellow/white. Isabel, Oliver, Raffy, Seb, Jack and Miles. Isobel grades to full Red belt. The dojo hall was filled with young energy. But with good discipline, they demonstrated what they had learned. The photo shows the young graders with sensei Ben and sensei Justin. Well done to all.

02/12/2025

Waterside Goju Ryu Karate training sessions over the upcoming Christmas and New year holiday period are as follows.

Monday sessions, 5.15 till 6.15: Final class 15th Dec, back 5th Jan
Tuesday sessions 5 till 6: Final class 16th Dec, back 6th Jan
Wednesday sessions, 5.30 till 6.30: Final class 17th Dec back 7th Jan.
Thursday sessions 5 till 7: Final class 18th Dec, back 8th Jan
Saturday sessions 11 till 12 noon: All on as normal.
Sunday sessions, 11.30 till 12.30: All on as normal.

If your usual session is not available or you cannot attend, come along to one of the other sessions.

29/11/2025

Saturday morning grading at Room 13. Congratulations to Dom Sendall who graded to Brown belt first kyu. Over several Saturdays Dom performed well in his kata and showed good technical understanding of the kata's applications. In addition Dom should strong fighting spirit in his kumite. Dom can be seen in the photograph with sensei Justin, sensei Martin, sensei Ali and other members of the Waterside club.

08/08/2025

Over the last few months, six students have stepped up their training in order to qualify for their next belt. Three 1st Dan Black belts, Joseph Wallington, Charlie Williams, and Adam Bocock graded to Second dan black belt. One 1st Kyu Brown belt, Mark Williams graded to First dan black belt. And finally two 3rd Kyu Brown belts, Kelly and Ben Field graded to 2nd Kyu Brown belt. Gradings were collectively concluded at Applemore this week.
Congratulations to all six who have successfully achieved their new belts.
In addition, to free fighting, the grading was mainly focused on technical aspects of karate. Specifically kata and the application of techniques from kata.
All six students can be seen in the photo with sensei Ben and sensei Justin. As always the up hill struggle continues.

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9 West Road
Southampton
SO454RH

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+442380841899

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