Goju-Ryu, meaning “hard-soft,” is a classical Okinawan martial art that blends powerful strikes with flowing, circular movements. It is both an effective system of self-defense and a path to deeper self-awareness.

This balance of opposites — tension and relaxation, strength and sensitivity — is at the heart of everything we do.

 

• Physical Conditioning:

A dynamic method developed by martial artists and health professionals that builds functional strength, flexibility, and mobility, preparing the body for martial training and everyday life.

• Kata (Forms)

Structured sequences that teach technique, breathing, and visualization. Kata is more than movement — it’s a moving meditation that reveals the rhythm and logic behind each self-defense principle.

• Okinawan Kobudo (Traditional Weapons)

Students will also explore the use of classical Okinawan weapons: Bo, Tonfa, Sai, Kama, and Nunchaku. Each offers unique lessons in discipline, coordination, and application.

• Partner Drills

Learn how kata translates to real-world defense through paired exercises that develop timing, control, and awareness.

 

This training is not just about combat — it’s about personal growth.

Through disciplined movement, breath, and mental focus, Goju-Ryu cultivates confidence, emotional balance, and resilience. These deeper aspects are explored further in Roy’s book, KARATE: Beneath The Surface — a reflection on the spiritual and emotional foundations of traditional martial arts.

 

Whether you’re new to martial arts or returning to deepen your practice, this program is for anyone seeking:

• A grounded, traditional martial art

• Practical self-defense skills

• A holistic approach to physical and mental well-being

• A deeper connection to a centuries-old tradition

 

Begin Your Journey
You’re welcome here if you’re ready to explore martial arts as a lifelong journey, not just a collection of techniques.
Train with intention. Move with purpose. Grow from the inside out.

About the Instructor
Led by Roy Kamen, a ninth-degree black belt in Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate, this program draws from a direct lineage to the art’s founder, Chojun Miyagi, through his senior student Seikichi Toguchi. Roy’s decades of experience offer students a rare opportunity to study an authentic, holistic form of martial arts.