Goju Ryu Karate-Do Stenton

Protocol on Cleaning the Dojo
The Dojo is our Salvation and to some a Sanctuary it is a place where you learn about yourself and people, in time these people will become acquaintances if not friends, so the Dojo is a focal point that not only enables you to achieve a healthier way of life but also generates Self-confidence, Social interaction and Team work.
The Dojo is a pure domain there is lots of energy that is generated through diligent training and hard work and faith, s...o what you attain from the teachings in the Dojo you should help to maintain its purity by regularly cleaning every corner of the Dojo with Love.
When cleaning the Kamidana (Alter) and the Busaganashi do not use any water or any chemical subtends just remove all dust the best you can, the pictures of the founder Miyagi Chojun Bushi, Shinzato Jinan Sensei and Miyagi An’ichi Sensei must be Black and White only because they are decease, and pictures of active Masters can be coloured and placed on the side or back of the Dojo, the Mirrors, Windows, Furniture and fittings with a cleaning spray and the Floor if wood, should be done by hand with a cloth not with a mop, all members of low grades volunteer first. Cleaning should be done every week.
This is “Giri “which roughly means Duty or Obligation to the Sensei and the Dojo.
George Andrews
re-posted courtesy of George Andrews Sensei, many thanks
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Some Photos of Stenton Dojo Grading on 27/4/19. Well done and congratulations to everyone who took part.

Higaonna Sensei was on CNN "Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta" last weekend in North America. Here is the link to Youtube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5WFt2i06 zI

Reaching your goals in karate-Do training does not just happen, you have to know what you want from your training and then make a plan. Plan to succeed.
1. Decide - what do you want to achieve? 2. Set yourself little achievable goals, like I'll do one kata three times everyday this week. 3. Practice a little everyday... 4. Always practice properly - proper practice makes perfect NOT practice makes perfect. You can't just run through a Kata, it takes Mind-Body-Spirit. 5. Don't give up when you find it hard, challenge your-self, keep going persevere until you can do it. That's what practice is for! 6. Have fun with it and reward yourself for your effort. I like Chocolate.
Contact the Dojo if you need help setting your Karate and Fitness Goals. CALL or TEXT 079 069 42914
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Mark Your Calendar for this "Karate" must not miss event..

Would you like some Goju Bling for your Christmas Karate friend. Chains in a variety of lengths.

Looking forward to the SGKA Grading on Saturday, at the Stenton Dojo. All grading students should be at the Dojo at 8:45 to register to start at 9am.
Bring your SGKA Licence book.

It's also a great place to train in IOGKF Goju Ryu Karate-Do

Summer Gasshuku

Scottish Goju Ryu Karate-Do Association Spring grading with students from Dundee, Fife and Edinburgh.