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Goshin Ryu Karate – Blacktown is a renowned sports club located in Sydney, Australia. With over 50 years of establishment, it is a world leader in providing instruction in Karate and Self Defence for Men, Women, and Children. The club is part of the Goshin Ryu Karate Association Inc. headquarters, which is situated at PCYC Blacktown, adjacent to the RSL on Second Avenue in Blacktown, NSW.
Goshin Ryu Karate – Blacktown offers a variety of classes for different age groups and skill levels. Kids Karate classes are held every Thursday from 4:30pm to 6pm and on Saturdays from 11:30am to 1pm. These classes are specially designed to teach children the fundamentals of Karate while promoting discipline, confidence, and physical fitness.
For mixed groups, Karate classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm. These classes cater to both beginners and advanced practitioners, providing a supportive and challenging environment for individuals to improve their Karate skills.
Sparring sessions are also available on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm and on Saturdays from 2pm to 3pm. These sessions focus on applying Karate techniques in controlled combat scenarios, allowing participants to sharpen their skills and engage in friendly competition.
Goshin Ryu Karate – Blacktown can be contacted through email at goshinryu@goshinryu. Com. The club's website, goshinryu. Com, offers a membership option that is free and provides access to exclusive content and updates.
The club is proud to have Dr. Richard Bradford as its founder and head instructor. With nearly 60 years of experience in martial arts, Dr. Bradford is an esteemed 9th Dan master and holds an Australian Government recognised Diploma of Coaching.
He served as Australia's National Karate Coach from 1977 to 1993 and has personally coached three Australian martial artists to obtain World Titles.
Dr. Bradford's expertise has also led him to star in movies alongside Bruce Lee and become Australia's most experienced and successful coach. He is dedicated to expanding the Goshin Ryu Karate system in China and currently serves as the technical director to both the Chinese National Karate and Olympic Taekwondo teams.
Goshin Ryu Karate – Blacktown believes in the holistic development of individuals and aims to perfect the character of its participants, as stated by the founder of Shotokan Karate, Gichin Funakoshi.
For more information about Goshin Ryu Karate – Blacktown, visitors can explore the club's website where they will find a detailed FAQ page, a gallery of photos displaying the club's activities, and articles discussing the benefits of self-defence within the hospital system.