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Kyudokan Goju Ryu Karate Do
Kyudokan Goju Ryu Karate Do is an established karate school of many years standing and continues to study Goju Ryu karate under the direction of David Morris.
Since its beginning, in 1979, the Kyudokan has represented the traditional values of karate and is one of the very few in the UK still teaching authentic Japanese karate. David continues to study and at 65 his visits to Japan have afforded him a wealth of knowledge, which is evident in the Kyudokan’s teaching ethos: a great depth of tradition, sometimes lacking in the more modern ‘Westernised’ schools.
Whether you are an experienced karateka or just beginning your journey; the Kyudokan will help you on your own martial arts path.
The Kyudokan has weekly training at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, Bitterne Leisure Centre, Holly Hill Leisure Centre in Sarisbury Green, Places Leisure Centre in Eastleigh and outdoors at Hatch Grange Park in West End.
Classes cater for all ages, genders and abilities allowing adults and children and families to train separately or together depending on their preference.
The structured syllabus helps the student gain and develop confidence and fitness while learning the traditional ways of martial arts.
Everyone has the opportunity to progress through the grades from white belt to black belt and beyond with encouragement to undertake more in-depth study.
In addition to Karate, Kyudokan also offers:
- Weapons Training: to help co-ordination and dexterity
- Karate Camp: members can spend a few days a year in the New Forest enjoying camping, BBQ's, obstacle courses and of course Karate!
- Social Events: in addition to being a truly traditional karate club, the Kyudokan is a very friendly and family focussed organisation and we have an active social scene amongst our members.
Latest Posts
🥋Great weather = Train Outside!☀️
Amazing session, so pleased to welcome so many new members - membership is filling up fast! 👍
Todays Session: Basics, kata, Combinations, Sparring & Grading assessments.😅
🥋Well done to everyone!🥋
🥋Conditioning Friday🥋
Basics, Exercise, Combinations, Sparring, Floor work
Great to see so many new people coming for trials and 2 red belts awarded!
Next Session Sunday 11:45 am Holly Hill Leisure Centre
Mount Snowdon THE REVENGE
👩🦯On Saturday 18th September we will be walking up Mount Snowdon👨🦯
🥋 A full Gi lesson will be held and shown on FB live near the summit 🥋
Any members who want to join us please message to confirm
Our chosen charity is Parkinsons, please donate using this link: bit.ly/3yVm7fG
Ok, I'm in - I've taken a gamble that i will be allowed next Friday of work, and booked a room at the Travel Lodge - non refundable!
On Friday 3rd September David Sensei walked 3/4 of the way up Mount Snowdon and then back down.
This was an incredible challenge for him, every step he was fighting the pain of Parkinson’s Disease but his spirit and relentless determination carried him through.
On Saturday 18th September the Senior Sensei’s will be returning to the Mountain to help David Sensei complete the journey.
On the way up this final stage we will be holding a full Gi Karate lesson.
This challenge will be in support of David’s Parkinson’s fund raising campaign, you can donate by following this link:
bit.ly/3yVm7fG
We would also like to invite any Senior members who would like to join us for the challenge. Message or check your emails for more info.
This man is just an absolute legend! Absolutely scared the crap out of me when I’d come in the dojo late…however at 34 I can still monkey run super fast, put my palms flat on the floor and oh yea kick some butt if I need too 😂 I’m sure all your students old and new are behind you sensei, good luck 😊
I wish I hadn't already been booked up that day or else I would have joined you. Sounds awesome. If any other such expeditions though I hope I'll be able to join. Can't wait to see the photos. Tim
I would have loved to join but I am doing the race for life the same day! 😅 If I had no plans I would definitely be there
Well done!! 🤩💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
🤍❤️🤍
I just checked, there's no rooms left 👎
Just over half way, Sensei is slow but steady.
Getting colder!
Keep going! We’re cheering you on!
🤍🤍🤍
🙇🏽♂️ Very impressive👏🏽
Well done 👏 keep up the hard work 👍
Excellent keep going xx
Well done! Keep going x
we can do it Sensei
You guys are an inspiration! I was trying to muster the energy just for a run around the block this am, but having seen this I’ve got no excuse. SMASH IT! 👊
Zoë says: Are you going up in stances and doing katas on the way. I hope so. You need to practice your karate once in a while!🤪 ZOË
Go on sensei. To do what you are doing is incredible keep it up
You can do it!
Go on daddy!!!
You can do it, David Morris! 💪
Start of the climb
You're an inspiration Dave. Whatever you achieve is awesome. Just be safe Sensei.
Go Dave you legend. Is there a link to sponsorship at all?
Happy climbing - hope it goes well!
Good luck Dave 👍
Good luck!!! <3 Do your best!!
Go Dave!!
Good luck 👍🏻
Amazing Sensei! Just go careful and enjoy 😊
Good Luck Dave! 💪🏻👏
Good luck sensei!!!!
Good luck Dave. Enjoy
Good luck sensei!!!
Good luck xx
Good luck the pair of you xxx
Good luck Sensei! You've got this! 💪💪
Good Luck!
Awesome. ❤️
Snowdon
All the best to you both and I hope you enjoy the view from the top! Incredible effort. Inspirational Senseis
Amazing! Good luck to you both 🙌
Good luck to both of you and hope you get to the top. Stay safe
Hope it’s clear up the top for you! Great memories xx
Jake said that's cool!
Wishing you both the very best. X
Good luck both of you 🍀
🥋🥋Another Awesome Session Yesterday!🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Every Thursday 6pm at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, now with 30 mins extra at the end of all classes for seniors and advanced juniors 🥷🥷
➡️ Next Session - Friday 6:30pm at Bitterne leisure Centre, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋 Another Great Session Yesterday! 🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Tuesday 5pm at Places Leisure Eastliegh, with and added 30 mins for seniors and advanced juniors at the end of all our classes 🥷🥷
➡️Next Session - Thursday 6pm at Chamberlayne leisure Centre, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Great Conditioning Saturday! 🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Every Saturday 11 am at Hatch Grange Park, West End with the extra 30 mins at the end for seniors and advanced juniors 🥷🥷
➡️Next Session - Sunday 11:45am at Holly Hill, look forward to seeing you there! ⬅️
I can’t make this week or next because of (to be fair) much needed holiday time. Back with a vengeance in Sept!! 🙌💪🥋
It has always been debatable wether kicks, high or low are practical. Depending on the style of martial art , kicking is widely used and although in Goju ryu isn’t renowned for its kicking ability, to dismiss this technique against styles like Taekwondo or Kokyushinkia would be a grave mistake. I’ll leave the debate to the more serious martial artist. For me, tonight’s lesson was just really good fun, great exercise and looks pretty cool too
Awesome kicks - all 3 pictures 👍💪
Another great session, just wish I could kick like Harrison 🤣
🥋🥋Some pics from another great session on Tuesday! 🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Every Tuesday 5:30pm at Places Leisure Centre in Eastliegh , with the extra 30 mins at the end of all classes for Seniors and advanced Juniors 🥷🥷
➡️Next Session - Thursday 6pm at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, looks forward to seeing you there!⬅️
🥋🥋Awesome Sunday Session Yesterday! 🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Every Sunday at Holly Hill 11:45am, with the added 30 mins available at the end for adults and advances juniors🥷🥷
➡️Next Session - Tuesday 5:30pm Places Leisure Centre Eastliegh, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Awesome Conditioning Saturday! 🥋🥋
🥷🥷 Saturdays 11 am Hatch Grange Park West End, with the added 30 mins for adults and advanced juniors at the end of all our classes! 🥷🥷
➡️ Next Session - Sunday 11:45am at Holly Hill, Look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋💪🥇Great Conditioning Saturday Session, Celebrating Team GB’s gold in the triathlon with our own karate based one! 🥇💪🥋
🥷 Every Saturday 11am at Hatch Grange Park, West End, all classes now also have 30 mins added at the end for seniors and advanced juniors 🥷
➡️Next session - Sunday 11:45am at Holly Hill Leisure Centre, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋great to be back at Bitterne on Fridays, awesome session today! 🥋🥋
🥷Every friday 6:30pm at bitterne leisure centre, with all our classes having the option of 30 mins extra training for seniors and advanced juniors!🥷
➡️Next Session - Conditioning Saturday at Hatch Grange Park, West End 11am, look forward to seeing you there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Awesome Session Yesterday!🥋🥋
🥷Thursdays at Chamberlayne leisure centre 6pm with the added 30 mins for adults and advanced juniors at all of our classes! 🥷
➡️Next session - Tonight at bitterne leisure centre 6:30pm look forward to seeing you all there!⬅️
🥋🥋Another Great Tuesday Session 🥋🥋
🥷Every Tuesday 5:30pm at Places leisure Centre Eastliegh, with an added 30 mins at the end of all classes for seniors and advanced juniors🥷
➡️Next session today at Chamberlayne leisure centre 6pm, look forward to seeing you all there!⬅️
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Who is the black belt stood next to you ? I recognise Becky and Martin and a few of the kids but not him .
It’s one of the most rewarding feeling a teacher can get. Seeing an old student return to the dojo. It was good to see Grant back in the dojo…. and with his children!!
Very kind remember from 2002.
🥳Very Special Happy Birthday to David Morris Sensei, Amazing Man, Teacher, Mentor and Role Model to his club and students. We all Hope you have a great day! 🥳
So many well wishes from friends and students old and new. Thank you so much everyone x
Happy birthday Sensei - I hope you celebrate well today!
Happy birthday Sensei, have an amazing day.
Happy Birthday David. Hope you’ve had a good day.
Happy birthday Sensei Morris, my birthday today too
Happy birthday Sensei, have a great day!! 🎂🎉😁
Happy birthday Morris Sensei!
The nicest bloke I’ve ever met who could happily kick seven shades of whatsit out of you! 😂 o-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu, Sensei
Happy birthday David hope you are keeping as well as your able to
Happy Birthday❤️🎂love from all the family:))
Happy Birthday 🥂
Happy happy birthday Dave 🎉🎂🎁xx
Happy Birthday Sensei 🥋 🎂
乾杯とビール、先生 🥋🍻
Happy birthday David
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dave, hope it's s great one 😊
Happy birthday 🥳
Happy birthday Dave have a good one mate🍻🎂
Happy Birthday, thank you for everything you do.🥳
Happy birthday sensei
Happy birthday 🎈🎊
Happy birthday 🥳
🥋🥋Another Great Session Sunday, it was another hot one!🥋🥋
🥷every Sunday Holly Hill Leisure Centre 11:45, with the option for an extra 30 mins training at the end for seniors and adavanced juniors!🥷
➡️Next session Today at 17:30 Eastliegh places Leisure Centre again, with the option of 30 mins extra for Seniors and Advanced Juniors, Look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Two Awesome Thursday Classes, The family session was filled with excellent Kata and seniors followed up with some great Kumite and combination work!🥋🥋
🥷 Thursdays at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre 6-7pm family Session 7-7:30pm Adults and Advanced Juniors🥷
➡️ Next Session 11:30am Conditioning Saturday at Hatch Grange Park, West End. Look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋 Awesome Tuesday Session, the standard of your Kata is always increasing!🥋🥋
🥷 Tuesdays 5:30pm Places Leisure Centre, Eastliegh 🥷
➡️ Next Sessions Thursday Chamberlayne Leisure Centre - 6pm Family Session - 7pm Adults and Advanced Juniors, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Awesome Thursday, Both sessions were great! 🥋🥋
🥷Every Thursday at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, 6pm Family Session, 7pm Adults and advanced juniors🥷
➡️Next session- Conditioning Saturday, Hatch Grange Park, West End, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Great Tuesday Session🥋🥋
🥷Every Tuesday, 6pm at Places Leisure Centre Eastliegh 🥷
➡️Next Sessions- Thursday Chamberlayne Leisure Centre - 6pm Family Session- 7pm Adults and Advanced Juniors , Look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Great couple of sessions yesterday! Kata and Bunkai, plus we got to do some work on the mats in the later session! 🥋🥋
🥷Thursdays Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, 6pm Family session - 7pm Adults and Advanced Juniors🥷
➡️Next session Conditioning Saturday 11:30am Hatch Grange Park, West End. Look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
🥋🥋Another Awesome Tuesday Session! 🥋🥋
🥷Every Tuesday 6pm Places Leisure Eastliegh🥷
➡️Next Sessions Thursday Chamberlayne Leisure- 6pm Family Session- 7pm Adults and Advanced Juniors, look forward to seeing you all there! ⬅️
Why choose Kyudokan?
'Kyudokan' means to search for the way. Here are six reasons why we believe your search begins here.
Quality, individually focussed teaching: Our classes are split into small groups, where typically 5 - 7 students, of the same level of experience, are assigned their own sensei (teacher), this ratio ensures highly efficient progression.
Traditional: Kyudokan practices Goju-Ryu (Hard - Soft) Karate - a style for life that is highly practical for all ages, fitness levels and strength. It is signified by combining soft flowing movement with powerful strikes and throws.
Support: Kyudokan has a strong admin team that ensures our members are up-to-date on all club information. We have a free app ( and ) featuring class timetables and booking, club message board and progress tracking.
Karate for real life: Students start with very light contact and progress to full contact as they become more proficient at Kumite (sparring) and controlling their technique. This syllabus helps prepare our students for the real world.
Value: An affordable monthly fee that gives members access to up to 8 hours of training per week. Excellent family discounts are available, as well as a range of additional courses such as weapons training and study groups.
Belonging: A club with a family atmosphere that has been running for over 40 years. Annual events include a xmas party for students and families, camping trips, birthday parties and even school holiday clubs!
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