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.
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