Goju-Ryu Karate Centre

13/05/2026

Anxiety sucks. But it is the worst reason to skip your grading. Because grading is not a punishment: done right, it is a gift to the anxious student.

Read on for more:
https://www.grkc1978.com/post/why-anxious-karate-students-must-do-gradings

12/05/2026

Over the last decade of teaching, I've worked with hundreds of beginners, helping them get to grips with Goju Ryu, and helping them get started on this wonderful karate journey.

If you're new, and feeling stuck or lost on this karate path, then join me for an online workshop, where we'll talk about basics, how to troubleshoot your problems, and get close guidance on how to improve your foundational karate.

Saturday 20th of June, on Zoom, 5pm SAST | 10am EST | 11am EDT 4pm BST

Seats limited to 15 students, so book soon! Link below 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

New to karate? Feeling frustrated and stuck? Sensei Zoë has guided hundreds of beginners through their first karate steps. Let her help you get unstuck, and moving up the karate mountain.

23/04/2026

Whether you're 5 years old in a tiny gi, or a parent training alongside your kids, everyone gets their chance to shine at grading ✨

13/02/2026

Two ADHD instructors sit down to chat about practical, Okinawan karate, and all its benefits: better police work, bullyproofing, and helping ADHD kids (and adults!) find somewhere to belong. Also, we shamelessly namedrop some friends in the Tri-Nations Mutual Appreciation Society 🤣

Two ADHD instructors sit down to chat about practical, Okinawan karate, and all its benefits: better police work, bullyproofing, and helping ADHD kids (and a...

03/02/2026

I absolutely love this amazing picture book written by Hanshi Akihito Yagi of Meibukan (and Kuro Obi!) fame. I hope little (and maybe big?) karate kids will enjoy this read-along, with my usual notes along the way.

A great picture flat book written for karate children around the world, by one of the best teachers and practitioners of the art, Sensei Akihito Yagi of Meib...

29/12/2025

How to figure out the best length for your karate belt (and why matte belts are my favourite).

26/12/2025

Ever wondered how to properly place those hard-earned stripes on a martial arts belt? Here's a quick guide to getting it right, from spacing to stitching. No more crooked stripes!

24/12/2025

In karate, you can't change belts every few months like grades in school. The stripe system creates steps and slows down young students aiming for black belts (which aren't given before 15). Stripes help them feel progress, like class tests before a big exam.

22/12/2025

A karate belt shows your dedication. We teach kids to tie their own belts when they're old enough. Neatness and appearance are part of the discipline and confidence karate instills. It's about how you carry yourself.

19/12/2025

Making your child responsible for their karate belt teaches them more than just a skill. It builds confidence, ownership, and important life skills like remembering and packing. Forgetting it isn't the end of the world, but it's a low-stakes way to learn!