About Us

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 The Crookwell Karate Dojo and Family Fitness Centre is the only IOGKF & AOGKF affiliated Dojo in our region. IOGKF Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate first spread to the Crookwell in 1983. The current Dojo was founded in 2011 by Sensei David Lambert and it continues today. Our Dojo is a direct descendant of the world famous Lambert Karate Dojo in Goulburn, NSW who has been in operation for over 40 years. Our instructors have been training for the majority of their lives and have made pilgramages to Okinawa, Japan - the Birthplace of Karate. We are trusted and proven in the Australian Martial arts community and by locals of the Upper Lachlan.

At the Crookwell Karate Dojo we practice the Okinawan Goju-ryu style of Karate. Goju-Ryu translates as hard and soft style incorporating very explosive and powerful movement with soft, whip like movements. It is known around the world as one of the most effective traditional martial arts for its variety of practices. Goju-ryu originates from Okinawa, Japan and has a less militaristic approach compared to that of mainland Japan martial arts. The objective of Goju-ryu is not to break people down, but build them up to reach their full potential in self defence and life. The style was founded by Master Chojun Miyagi.  

Our Dojo's are governed by the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) and is the parent body of our centres. IOGKF world wide has over 75,000 members in over 60 different countries. IOGKF was founded by, Master Morio Higaonna. Today IOGKF's world chief instructor is Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura. In Australia, IOGKF is represented by the Australian Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (AOGKF). An executive committee over sees the protection and teaching of our traditional art within Australia. Our own local Sensei is part of the senior group of instructors looking after New South Wales.