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• Sensei Tirrell Hill -
Chief Instructor (bio)
A Note From Sensei
On the surface, growth through the ranks of Karate is about achieving new levels of skill. And of course, on the surface it has to be. Training has to be rooted in this practical, physical art we are all pursuing, either in the long-term, or as a new endeavour.
But this is an art that we are developing within ourselves, and Karate can be thought of as an arena where we learn to
battle self-doubt, fear, judgement, disappoint and to choose. To choose whether to persevere or give up; to believe in ourselves, or to lose faith; to make assumptions of who we are, and what we can do. Or to keep our minds and hearts open.
Karate is many things, and it’s something different for all of us. But to me it’s the practice of physical growth that we learn through the physical art. And as with every practice, the purpose of Karate is to develop ourselves as people first.
It is my hope that all of our students will enjoy their training, and develop a strong sense of character, physical fitness and inner strength that will transfer into their daily lives. As such, they will become stronger people and be able to contribute to society in a positive manner.
Traditional Goju-Ryu Karate is beneficial for people from all walks of life, regardless of their present level of physical fitness. In order to excel at Karate, all one needs is a strong mind, and the desire to learn.
I look forward to training with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Sensei Tirrell Hill
Chief Instructor of Ishi Gogyou Martial Arts Education Inc.
IOGKF Canada Member
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• Sensei Tyrone Hill -
Vice Chief Instructor
Sensei Tyrone began his Goju-Ryu Karate training alongside his brother, Sensei Tirrell Hill at the age of 3 under the Goju-Kai. Currently he trains alongside his brother with Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura (6th Dan I.O.G.K.F, Chief Instructor IOGKF North America & Int'l Vice Chief Instructor IOGKF).
Friendship Tournament Feedback
Happy New Year!!
Toshigoshi Geiko (New Years Eve Training)
At 11 p.m. on New Year's Eve, 13 members of IOGKF Canada gathered at Shudokan Family Karate Centre (IOGKF Canada Headquarters) and celebrated the new year with the annual New Year's Eve Training (Toshigoshi Geiko) by doing 108 Gekisai Dai Ichi. In Buddhist teaching, all human beings have 108 worldly desires (egos). Every year at New Year's Eve in Japan, temples across Japan hit the big bell 108 times to try to get rid of all your egos and start the New Year with a fresh and clean mind.
IOGKF Canada wishes you and your family all the best for this year. Train Hard!!
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Welcome to the official site of the Ishi Gogyou Dojo. If you are looking for a dojo that puts traditional training methods, dojo etiquette and the preservation of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate-do as it's number one priority, you have come to the right place.
VISION
Traditional Okinawan Karate in Canada – Ishi Gogyou Martial Arts Education Inc is constantly working together with IOGKF to be the voice and image sculpting the path for traditional Okinawan karate.
MISSION
Ishi Gogyou Martial Arts Education Inc is committed to lead, communicate, develop and deliver programs of high standards, under IOGKF, to our members. We support and encourage our members to achieve their full potential in traditional Okinawan karate.
OUR VALUES
Respect – we treat each other respectfully; we welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds and abilities; we appreciate effort as well as results.
Creativity and Innovation – we are receptive to new ideas; we will lead, not follow; and we are committed to continuous traditional learning under IOGKF.
Integrity and Fairness – we deliver and uphold all our promises and own up to our mistakes; our traditional policies are applied consistently.
Courage and Commitment – we are seriously passionate about pushing boundaries; overcoming obstacles; maintaining a hold on our traditional values and beliefs under IOGKF.
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