Oriental equipment plays an important role in Traditional Japanese Karate teachings, and represents the conservation of the priceless heritage of Martial Arts and Japanese culture.

Authentic Schools educating in traditional Japanese styles usually incorporate as much oriental culture into training as possible. These traditional practices enhance the authenticity and quality of the Karate training, which adds to the student’s experience in the most profound & enjoyable way. And all the while, traditional practice & use of traditional equipment continues the enduring tradition of timeless Japanese heritage and cultural history.

Here is a collection of Oriental equipment used in traditional Japanese Karate:

Incense

Incense plays a major role in Japanese ceremony and Martial Arts meditation, adopted by many Asian styles of self-defence. In Goju Kai, and especially during pre-training meditation, incense is burnt to relax and clear students’ minds prior to training. Its symbolism is to remind students of the Karate forefathers who have trained before them. The burning of incense is essentially a form of offering in respect to founding philosophies and spirit of the origin of the Art, and to instill the continued path of the Martial Art.

Bells

The use of ‘Bells” are deeply-rooted in traditional Japanese Martial Arts and history. During times of ancient Japanese combat, bells were used to synchronize the rhythm & pace of attack, and mortify the opposing enemy into defeat.

Today, Bells are used in Martial Arts for a variety of purposes. In Meditation, bells are used to sooth

Dojo

The ‘Dojo’ is a spiritual & traditional centre of Martial Artist. Most Traditional Dojos were adorned with the use of antique wood throughout, on the walls and structural supports, and on the floorboards. Japanese Dojo walls were traditionally decorated with Kanji strolls & calligraphy, philosophy, and picture portraits in honor of outstanding Master Sensei’s. Well-equipped Dojos often contained a diverse and exotic array of weapons and physical training instruments.