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"You may not achieve rank by physical ability alone but must
also develop the proper attitude."
Seikichi Toguchi, Shorei-kan Goju-ryu Master
I study at a traditional Okinawan Goju
Ryu karate school in Round Rock, TX, headed by Sensei Ty
Yocham. I started studying there in October, 1996. My most recent promotion
was to Shodan on January 19th, 2002.
This school is a member of the Texas
Okinawan Goju-Kai Karate Federation, headed by Shihan Dean Chapman
in Dallas. We trace our lineage back to the Shorei Kan division
of Goju Ryu, founded by Seikichi Toguchi, although we are
no longer affiliated with the Shorei Kan group. Sensei Toguchi studied
under Chojun Miyagi, the founder of the Goju Ryu system.
The TOGKF is now associated
with the
Kokusai Okinawa Butoryu Gohokan Karatedo Kyokai under Shinshi
Ron
Goninan, as well as being the Texas representatives of the Okinawan
Matsusokan Karate-jutsu Kyokai under Hanshi Anthony Sandoval.
Texas Okinawan Goju-Kai Federation Dojo Kun
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Harmonize Body, Mind, and Spirit.
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Be sincere in your learning.
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Help one another learn the techniques.
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Do not criticize, everyone is an individual.
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Be courteous in mind and heart. Respect the teacher(s) who taught you and
be grateful.
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Do not become conceited. If you do, your progress will stop.
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Do not argue! Right is right, error is error!
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Treat a person with respect and you will gain respect.
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Do not become angry. He who is easily angered often loses courage at important
moments.
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Practice to the best of your ability and everyone will benefit.
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