EGKA, IOGF affiliated traditional Okinawa Goju ryu Karate

Shinzato dojo was founded in 2002 by Sensei Steve Gouldson, 5th Dan (E.G.K.A, I.O.G.K.F) following our move from St. Benedicts High School, Woodchurch where we were known as Upton Village Karate Club for over 10 years.

Shinzato dojo studies traditional Okinawa Goju ryu Karate, and is affiliated to the English Goju ryu Karate association (E.G.K.A) and International Okinawa Goju ryu Karate Federation (I.O.G.K.F). Goju ryu Karate is the direct decendant of the Naha-te style of open handed self defence developed in Okinawa in the 1900's.  The training style retains the rich culture and tradition of the Okinawan people instilling their characteristic self disciplin and respect for others, as well as physical fitness, personal well being, and devestatingly effective self defence.

Shinzato dojo trains in a traditional purpose build dojo at, in a rural countryside location at Larton's Livery, Frankby.  Students enjoy training in an authentic location and a friendly, family atmosphere.



Sensei Steve Gouldson has been training in traditional Okinawa Goju ryu Karate for 25 years and regularly attends national and international courses with I.O.G.K.F chief instructors.

Shinzato dojo invites students of all levels of ability to experience the unique training and opportunities that Goju ryu Karate offers.  For further information please contact Steve Gouldson on Tel: 07841 742 026 or click on "contact" above.

Below is a guide to karate training class times and content.

Senior Class Times

Monday & Thursday Evening - 7pm to 9pm. Formal Classes for adult dojo members.

Monday and Thursday classes are instructed by Sensei Steve Gouldson 6^th dan EGKA, IOGKF. Classes are structured towards students of all grades.

Wednesday Evening - 7pm. Informal class time for adult members.

Wednesday evening classes are structured for members who wish to have free time training with attending black belt level students to enhance their training at their own pace.

Saturday Afternoon - 4pm to 5.30pm. Informal class time for adult members.

Saturday afternoon provides additional free time training typically given over to supplementary training such as bag work, Kongoken, Chi-ishi, Makiwara, and Sanchin kata. This class is usually attended by Sensei Steve Gouldson.

Sunday Morning - 10am to 11.30am. Informal class time for adult members.

Sunday morning training is for members wishing to train with their dojo partners in an informal training class.  Classes are usually structured towards kata & bunkai plus Sanchin.  This class is usually attended by senior students, but all level of students are welcome to attend.

Junior Class Times

Karate classes for new and long term junior members up to the age of 12 years are on Wednesday and Friday Evening from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.  The class consists of students of mixed grades and in instructed by Sensei Tommy Ollerhead and Sensei Steve Gouldson.

Monday & Thursday - 6pm to 7pm.  All grades junior class.

For junior members who are taller & of the age 12 onwards have there own class on a Monday & Thursday 6pm to 7pm. This class is geared to graded students who are can train & learn karate with students of there own grade. Juniors from the mixed class advance into this class gradually as they get older & more proficient. This class is taught by Sensei Steve Gouldson

Saturday morning - 10am to 11.30am.  Junior Class.

Saturday Morning class is a kids club and is scheduled every other Saturday by Sensei Steve Gouldson (class times to be confirmed). The Saturday morning class includes a breakfast break for juniors, taking advantage of the on-site café facilities.

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