GOLD TIGER KARATE DOJO
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FOR THE MODERN TIME
STRENGTH
COMMUNITY
DISCIPLINE
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TRADITION
Gold Tiger Karate Dojo was created out of a strong passion, vision, and a ceaseless commitment to the study and teaching of karate. Since opening in 2015 we've had the opportunity to help countless students aquire foundational skills, build their character, develop the technical details and confidently move forward in their learning journey.
As an affiliate dojo for the Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate do Kyokai (OGKK), we provide a solid curriculum to support students from all backgrounds and levels. Contact us with questions or to learn more about our programs.
ABOUT US
We are a karate school that practices and studies Okinawan Goju Ryu in Toronto. Our dojo is a friendly enviroment promoting healthy lifestyle changes through physical education to children, youth and adults. You will not find any discrimination here just a positive, safe and nurturing environment for people to learn and train.
Chojun Miyagi (April 25, 1888 - Oct 8, 1953)
Founder of Goju Ryu Karate do
Goju Ryu (hard - soft style) Karate do (empty hand way) was created by Chojun Miyagi-sensei in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Miyagi-sensei started his training in Naha te under Kanryo Higaonna at the age of 14, after spending years training under Ryuko Aragaki.
The kata of our style demonstrates its use of linear attacks (hard) with circular movement (soft). Together it creates a blend of striking and grappling, along with developing strength, flexibility, and endurance through body conditioning. Students see positive health benefits like stress reduction and increased lung capacity.
As one of the many treasures of Okinawa, Goju Ryu is recognized by Japan's Dai Nippon Butotukai as a koryu and bujutsu.
Shane Walters, Director
Yondan (4th degree) Goju Ryu Karate, Sandan (3rd degree) Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
Shane-sensei began his karate training in 2001 and has been instructing since 2003. Since opening his dojo he has been dedicated to the study of the martial arts by traveling to Okinawa to train, and bring what he's learned to his students. He has also provided his expertise to the general public through workshops and seminars for at - risk - youth, community organizations, and other martial arts clubs. To further his studies he's spent years complimenting his training with Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung fu, Chin-na, Judo, boxing, kenjutsu, and science based modalities of strength and conditioning training.
Aside from teaching karate, he is the shibu-cho for Canada under Kajiya Takanori-sensei, 12th soke of Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū kenjutsu.
Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate do Kyokai (OGKK)
Created by Ei'ichi Miyazato-sensei, a student and one of Chojun Miyagi-sensei's successors, the Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate do Kyokai (OGKK) is an organization that aims to promote the teachings of Goju Ryu.
Based in Okinawa, Japan, the OGKK is a community of 80 dojo's across 27 countries. Every year they host tournaments, three dan ranking tests, seminars, and a monthly study group along with other activities.
For more information on the history of Goju Ryu and the OGKK please click on the links below
CONTACT US
Business Hours
Thursday 5pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm