A Black Belt Is a White Belt Who Never Gave Up
Following our recent grading, John Ross Kyoshi reminded students of a simple truth: “A black belt is a white belt […]
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Why We Don’t Teach Motivation
Many people are surprised to hear this, but in the dojo we don’t spend much time teaching motivation. That might
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The Dojo Kun: The Five Virtues Of Training
The IGK’s core values — the Five Virtues handed down by YAMAGUCHI Gogen Hanshi — are otherwise known as the
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Training Never Lies
Where Training Begins IGK Victoria – North Balwyn Dojo For over 55 years, legs have been burning upstairs in the
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The Spirit Behind the Protocols
If you walk into an IGK Victoria dojo, the structure is clear from the moment you step inside. Before you
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April 2026 School Holidays Class Schedule
Due to the Easter long weekend there is a public holiday on Monday 6th April. The dojo will be closed
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There Is No Coasting in Karate
It began, somewhat unexpectedly, in a car park. Driving in, there were arrows painted on the concrete pillars—some pointing upward,
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Kamae and Maai: Where Training Becomes Real
In recent classes, Lambros Kallianiotis Renshi has been returning to two fundamental ideas: kamae and maai. At first glance, they
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The Mind That Trains: Lessons from the Dojo
When International Goju Karate Victoria (IGK Victoria) instructor John Ross Kyoshi returned to the dojo only two weeks after hernia
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