CANADIAN NAHA-TE GOJU KARATE

On December 7, 2019, Canadian Naha Te Goju Karate Dojo Heads and members publicly recognized the outstanding achievements of C.N.G.K. Chief Instructor and Head Adjudicator, Hanshi Jay Purdy. The presentation acknowledged his attainment of the honoured level of Kudan (9...

As I have learned it, karate is an art form. Its practice is multi-dimensional and therefore appeals to a variety of practitioners. Interpretations of sport, fitness and self-defence inspire growth in different individuals. Balance is an important aspect of successful...

A Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
Thoughts by: Dan Preston,

Nidan,

Arthur Goju Ryu Karate Dojo
CNGK Association
11/22/2018

Earth Scroll:
“you should not have any special fondness for any particular weapon” M.M.

Musashi uses the comparison of carpentry to martial arts,...

I grew up in specific period of Karate tradition, before the explosion of MMA and
even before the internet existed. Its now hard to imagine a time where there was hardly
any access to information for a young enthusiast and answers to questions were
delivered in a stern...

The Guelph Open Shiai, in support of the Children's Wish Fund, took place at Centennial C.V.I. (Guelph, ON) on Saturday, November 17th, 2018.  Participant came from various cities across Southern Ontario and many karate styles and dojos were represented.  Karate practi...

This past weekend (August 10-12), karate families representing six C.N.G.K. dojos enjoyed a tremendous time of training, relaxing, music, connecting, and community as they camped at Guelph Lake Conservation area for the annual karate family camp.

Friday's celebrations i...

On Saturday, May 12th, 2018, students from various CNGK dojos participated in the Kids' Kumite Seminar hosted by Sensei Blair Purdy (Purdy Center for the Arts) and Sensei Barbara Lamble (Elora Karate Dojo).  

Students had opportunity to work on a variety of strikin...

On February 11th, 2018, Elora Karate Dojo hosted Renshi Mike Robertson as Instructor for the Spring Master's Class.  This year's Master Class featured an exploration of shime testing and an in-depth study of Seiunchin concepts. Thanks to all who attended!  (PHOTOS COMI...

Essay: Why Study Kobudo

Keith Harris

12/01/2017

As a Dojo owner and dedicated student of Kobudo I have tried to justify to my students the effort of studying weapons.

We honour the wisdom of Daisensei Yagi by taking up the Bo, Sai, Tonfa, Komma and Nunchaku as he taught us...