Karate Pilgrimage to Japan

Bernie Haughey Sensei recently traveled to beautiful and historic Japan to visit and further his martial arts knowledge with four Karate Masters, with special guidance from the world renown karate master - Tasaki Shihan 8TH Dan.
Tasaki Shihan is a living legend he is respected in the martial arts arena as an expert and even though he is a humble man he is feared for his fighting abilities.
Years ago he was attacked by the Japanese mafia – the Yakuza, even though many of his attackers used knifes he was still able to emobilise them with his karate skills. By application Goju Kai Karate as a self defence is without equal.

Japan is as expensive place to live and to train but it was well worth the effort.
I trained for six hours each day and three hours each night.
Starting in Tokyo I then traveled north to Akita, Omagari, and then traveling south to Takamatsu, returning via Narita.
Chief instructors from Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Germany, Bangladesh, America, India, Slovakia and England participated in this masters training pilgrimage – with this group of men we all live and breathe karate and apply karate to everyday living.

The Japanese culture emulates respect, courtesy and purpose in life.
I am so proud to pass this knowledge onto Women, Men and Children and to witness such a positive change authentic karate makes to their lives.

Bernie Haughey the Chief instructor for Australian Goju Kai Karate teaches this authentic traditional martial art to many people in Brisbane.
It is very rewarding and inspirational to see many people who take up Goju Kai Karate renew themselves and families with a definite purpose in life. For example, children who participate in my karate classes recognize the key values that we teach such as respect, courtesy, self discipline, confidence and apply these core values and good behaviour at home and at school. Many parents have commented to me saying traditional karate is the best gift they have given themselves and their child or children.

All journeys no matter how long or hard begin with the first step, you can take your first step in this traditional friendly life changing martial art by contacting
Bernie Haughey Sensei on 07 3265 2134 or email berniehaughey@agkk.com.au

FOOD, FUN, GAMES, MEETING AND SOCIALISING
There are various special karate events and social gatherings, which allow you to "get away" and have a great time socially cultivating the true spirit of friendship and further enhance your karate knowledge.

We organize movie nights, restaurant nights and many other social events.

The second Sunday of every month there will be a social barbeque at Shorncliffe at the Pier Barbeque area in Moora Park under the big trees. Please see map.



Times
Be sure to get there if you can between 11:00 to 11:30am
So all are welcome bring your family, friends and any food you would like to be cooked, etc.
Dates for the Sunday Social Barbeques 2005 are as follows:
2005
January no barbie
Febuary 13th
March no barbie
April 10th
May 8th
June 12th
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th - last Barbie for the year.
December no barbie
For further information regarding Barbeques and other social events, be sure to check with
Bernie Haughey Chief Instructor Ph: 3265 2134 email- berniehaughey@agkk.com.au