To promote the development of those physical and moral qualities that form the basis of Karate

To educate people, through Karate, in the spirit of better understanding themselves as well as others around them

To enhance, cultivate, and develop self-discipline, respect, cooperation, self-esteem, goals setting skills, and positive attitudes within students

To create and maintain a training atmosphere that develops helpful, positive and friendly social interactions

To improve each Karate practitioner physically, and to enhance within them a greater nobility of spirit, by embracing honour, tradition, loyalty and integrity

To advance the desire for student's to attain a healthy lifestyle

To promote high standards for techniques and concepts taught

To provide criteria that adheres to the traditional Goju Kai Karate curriculum

Copyright © 2000 Bernie Haughey, Australia

Warning of Risks of Participating in Karate Classes

1. Students should warm up carefully and properly, before or at the start of class, so that they are prepared to participate in more strenuous activities. If you arrive late you should warn up for at least 10 minutes before joining in.
2. Care should be taken to avoid injury to yourself or your training partner in any partner exercises.
3. No contact should be made during kumite (sparring), and there should be an emphasis on correct technique and control.
4. One of the key philosophies to observe in Karate training is self-control and self-discipline.

LEARNING AND PRACTICING MARTIAL ARTS AND SELF DEFENSE IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH. ALL PARTICIPANTS ACKNOWLEDGE THE RISKS AND EXPRESSLY AGREE TO ASSUME THOSE RISKS.