The Kengokan Dojo teaches Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo and Shishiryu Kobudo, and is the official Sydney Dojo of Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo Australia (www.shorinjiryu.com.au) and the International Shorinjiryu Shinzen Kyokai (www.shorinjiryu.org).
Shorinjiryu Karate is a classical style of Okinawan/Japanese Karate, founded by Shinan Kori Hisataka (1907-1988). It is based on a rich blend of Okinawa-Te, Okinawan Karate, Japanese Aikijujutsu, Ryukyu Kobudo, and weaponry arts.
Classes at the Kengokan Dojo cover:
- Classical Shorinjiryu Karate
- Weapons (bo, sai, jo, tanbo and more)
- Self Defence
Training Times
- Tuesday 6.30pm – 8.00pm
- Thursday 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Please note: our normal dojo location (Fairland Hall in Hunters Hill) is currently being renovated. Until the end of February 2012, we will be training at an interim location as below.
The interim location for the Kengokan dojo is:
Instructors
Sensei Des Paroz, Renshi 5th Dan
Sensei Adrian Cepak, 1st Dan
Contact Information
Email: des@kengokan.com
Phone: 02 91149226 (Des)
Training Fees
$65.00 per month -or- $15.00 per lesson
Annual membership fee to Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo Association of $55.00 (pro-rata in first year of membership)
General Information
It is suggested that new students wear loose clothing, such as tracksuit pants or shorts, and a t-shirt to class. Jewellery and watches should not be worn during training.
Shorinjiryu Shinzen Kyokai
International Ryukyu Karate Research Society
International Budo Institute
