08/13/2026
Circuit training: rd 1- kick shield w/ straight punches and kicks, rd 2- slip and duck w/ pool noodles, rd 3- Simon says combos, rd 4- boxing drills on hand pads
Classical Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate
Classes: Monday & Thursday 6:30- 8:00pm
Location: Second Baptist Church (East Memphis)
Welcome to Memphis Goju-Ryu Karate Do, a proud extension of the Shindokan. We are an adult karate club (13yrs and older) utilizing a practical and pragmatic approach to overcome common everyday threats. We strive to preserve the art Okinawan Goju-ryu that has been researched, refined, and tested for hundreds of years. Our goal is to develop and strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through diligent practice.
08/13/2026
Circuit training: rd 1- kick shield w/ straight punches and kicks, rd 2- slip and duck w/ pool noodles, rd 3- Simon says combos, rd 4- boxing drills on hand pads
07/14/2026
Using the gedan uke templet off a push or punch to secure a rooted position for a take down.
Mou ichido
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time."- Thomas Edison
01/06/2026
2026 Shodan testing/rank review. Super proud and honored to promote Harry-San to Shodan (well deserved), as well as everyone else's strong effort. Awesome to see some old friends and faces, looking forward to future training.
11/29/2025
Body lock defense flow drill, into creating a gap for either attacking the head/neck or take downs.
11/28/2025
Drilling to move off the center line (tai sabaki) after finishing your attack, forcing your opponent to adjust their position.
11/03/2025
2025 Memphis Japan Festival demo
11/03/2025
2025 Memphis Japan Festival
| Monday | 6:30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 6:30pm - 8pm |