Practicing discipline, humility, and respect since 1989
Origin
The Ingersoll Goju Ryu Karate dojo opened in November 1989 when our Chief Instructor, Hanshi Isao Yabunka, moved to Ontario. The dojo is a not-for-profit organization where fundraising and sponsorship events are held throughout the year to continuously improve our facility, purchase and maintain equipment, provide jump start funding to students under 18, and provide our elite competitors with financial support.
Our programs run year long and focus on goju ryu karate. Goju ryu is one of the oldest martial arts traditions, characterized by efficient movements with close-range, infighting systems. Goju ryu combines the concepts of hard (go) and soft (ju): while the external, hard (go), principle relies on physical strength, the internal, soft style (ju), concentrates on circular movements and the development of chi (vital energy). This partnership gives goju ryu its beauty, disciplined movements, grace, and flowing forms.
Take a look at “Our Philosophy” to learn more about Ingersoll Karate and our “Origins” to explore the history of goju ryu!
Our programs run year long and focus on goju ryu karate. Goju ryu is one of the oldest martial arts traditions, characterized by efficient movements with close-range, infighting systems. Goju ryu combines the concepts of hard (go) and soft (ju): while the external, hard (go), principle relies on physical strength, the internal, soft style (ju), concentrates on circular movements and the development of chi (vital energy). This partnership gives goju ryu its beauty, disciplined movements, grace, and flowing forms.
Take a look at “Our Philosophy” to learn more about Ingersoll Karate and our “Origins” to explore the history of goju ryu!
What we do
Our programs run year-long, during which we offer each student three opportunities to participate in promotion tests. Although we welcome new members throughout the year, we encourage new members to take advantage of our free trial program before registering. As members of the Ontario Karate Federation— the governing body for karate in Ontario— our students compete in sanctioned tournaments and can be considered for Olympic qualification.
We here at Ingersoll Karate believe in maintaining a familial atmosphere where we can work to achieve and celebrate accomplishments together. To this end, we hold quarterly birthday and attendance parties to recognize our students, as well as an end of the year awards ceremony which showcases achievements at the dojo and competitive level. This is also when parents, volunteers, and sponsors are celebrated and thanked for their contributions.
Ingersoll Karate is perfect for fitness-focused birthday parties and summer day-camp, options you can explore under our “Services” tab.
We here at Ingersoll Karate believe in maintaining a familial atmosphere where we can work to achieve and celebrate accomplishments together. To this end, we hold quarterly birthday and attendance parties to recognize our students, as well as an end of the year awards ceremony which showcases achievements at the dojo and competitive level. This is also when parents, volunteers, and sponsors are celebrated and thanked for their contributions.
Ingersoll Karate is perfect for fitness-focused birthday parties and summer day-camp, options you can explore under our “Services” tab.
Who we work with
Ingersoll Karate is proud to partner with ARB Photography, BAM Bouncers Kangu Jumping, Radiant You registered massage therapy, and Synergy Wellness. Our facility’s diverse offerings mean that there’s something for everyone at Ingersoll Karate, regardless of age or experience.
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Synergy Wellness
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Our Affiliations
Ingersoll Karate has belonged to Goju Kai, the all Japan Karate Federation (JFK) for 30 years. As a result, our members receive quality instruction, can attend annual training
seminars, the JFK annual tournament, compete alongside international competitors in kata and kumite divisions, and participate in yudansha promotion tests.
The Ontario Karate Federation is the provincial sport governing body. Thanks to our affiliation with OKF, our elite athletes can attend training seminars by the OKF technical
committee and compete throughout the year to qualify to compete at the Karate Canada Nationals for a spot on the Canadian national team. Our instructors receive NCCP
instructor, beginner, and competition introduction training through OKF and our chief instructor, Hanshi Isao Yabunaka, is the goju ryu representative on the OKF technical
committee.
seminars, the JFK annual tournament, compete alongside international competitors in kata and kumite divisions, and participate in yudansha promotion tests.
The Ontario Karate Federation is the provincial sport governing body. Thanks to our affiliation with OKF, our elite athletes can attend training seminars by the OKF technical
committee and compete throughout the year to qualify to compete at the Karate Canada Nationals for a spot on the Canadian national team. Our instructors receive NCCP
instructor, beginner, and competition introduction training through OKF and our chief instructor, Hanshi Isao Yabunaka, is the goju ryu representative on the OKF technical
committee.
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