IOGKF - Ryoko Dojo in the Tweed

About Ryoko Dojo

RYOKO is a private dojo whose character is to promote and preserve Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Do.
RYOKO Dojo is affiliated with the I.O.G.K.F.

Our outdoor dojo is located in Banora Point - Tweed Heads in the midst of a rain forest.

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New Dojo Garden

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Dojo instructor - Helmut Leitner


IOGKF Okinawa Goju Ryu karate family tree

Sensei Kanryo Higaonna (1853 to 1916)
Sensei Chojun Miyagi (1888 to 1953)

Sensei Miyagi Anichi(1931 to 2009)
Sensei Morio Higaonna (1938 to present)


IOGKF Dojo Kun

  • Hitotsu Reigi O Omon Zuru Koto
    Respect others
  • Hitotsu Yuki O Yashinau Koto
    Be courageous
  • Hitotsu Shinshin O Renmashi
    Train your mind and body
  • Hitotsu Dento Karate O Mamori Hibino Tanren O Okotarazu Tsune Ni Kenkyu Kufu O Suru Koto
    Practice daily and protect traditional karate-do
  • Goju Ryu Karate No Shinzui O Kiwameru Koto
    Strive to teach the essence of Goju-Ryu
  • Hitotsu Futofukutsu No Seishin O Yashinau Koto
    Never give up