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INTERNATIONAL OKINAWAN GOJU-RYU KARATE-DO FEDERATION AUSTRALIA

国際沖縄剛柔流空手道連

IOGKF World Chief Instructor

Tetsuji Nakamura Sensei – 8th Dan

IOGKF is the largest traditional Okinawan Karate organization in the world. Under the leadership of World Chief Instructor, Tetsuji Nakamura Sensei, IOGKF is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do.

IOGKF Australia Chief Instructor

Brent Pawlik Sensei – 6th Dan

 Brent Sensei originally studied under Chris Larken Sensei. He then moved to Okinawa, Japan, studying under Master Morio Higaonna Sensei and  Katsuya Yamashiro Sensei (8th Dan) for many years.

IOGKF Australia was established in 1979 under the authority of Higaonna Sensei. There is a strong history of IOGKF being taught in Australia.  

Start your journey in IOGKF and experience the power of traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate.  

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Newcastle (Garden Suburbs) - CLICK HERE

Honbu (Head)

Brent Pawlik Sensei


Lake Macquarie (Charlestown) - CLICK HERE

Brent Pawlik Sensei


Sydney (Roseville) - CLICK HERE

Simon Beaumont Sensei

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Hall (Mura) - CLICK HERE

John (Sam) Steggall Sensei


Chifley - CLICK HERE

Jean Pretorius Sensei

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South Australia Dojo

Adelaide (Nailsworth) - CLICK HERE

Enoch Yong Sensei

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