karate
shihan.7th dan.karate
kimura shukokai
A lifetime of training, teaching, and continuing the work of Shihan Shigeru Kimura
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The Tenafly dojo chapter has ended, but my work in Shukokai Karate continues in a more personal way.
After decades of training and teaching—including years of intensive training under my teacher, Shihan Shigeru Kimura—I continue to explore and share what Shukokai Karate has taught me. Today, that includes online and private training, writing, and finding new ways to pass along the knowledge, experience, and ideas that have shaped my journey.
gavin armstrong
Shihan • 7th Dan • Kimura Shukokai Karate
Karate is something that takes a lifetime to master: it is a discipline that keeps teaching and developing an individual forever. Above all, Karate should be viewed not so much as a sport, but as a way of thinking, learning, and behaving: Karate is a way of life. ~ Shihan Gavin Armstrong
A lifetime of training, teaching, and continuing the work of Shihan Shigeru Kimura.
My approach to Shukokai Karate has been shaped by decades of practice and teaching, and by the intensive training I received directly from Shihan Kimura. I now have the opportunity to share that experience in a more personal way, working with practitioners through online and private training.
TEACHING SHUKOKAI
I continue to share my experience through video, exploring Shukokai technique, training, and the principles behind the art.
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Testimonials
“PRACTICAL FITNESS – Having done marathons, triathlons, and Crossfit variants, Shukokai Karate is the next level of fitness where it is actually useful in real life. The bio-mechanical principles behind Shukokai can be applied to different sports such as tennis, golf and even daily activities such as standing securely in a moving subway car. Everyone in the school is very friendly and supportive as nothing bonds like good, honest and sweaty workouts.”
“Our son has been attending classes at Tenafly Shukokai Karate for ten years, ever since kindergarten, and he is currently a brown belt. He loves karate and is always excited about classes. Over the years he learned a lot about discipline, respect, and hard work from his teachers. Karate has made him stronger and more coordinated. Sensei Gavin and Sensei Linda make things fun for the kids while maintaining discipline and focus. They are terrific teachers who are passionate about karate and care deeply about training the kids well. We are very glad that our son is part of the Tenafly Shukokai community!”
“Different and Empowering – Both our sons belong to Tenafly Shukokai Karate. They learn discipline and respect (a parent’s dream) while getting fit and having fun. Learning Karate also empowered them with confidence. The kids stay interested as each class is different. This is true for adult classes as well, so much so my spouse and I both decided to join !”
“Tenafly Shukokai Karate is a perfect place to learn karate which not only keeps me in shape, but improves my balance. As an eighty year old I appreciate the understanding and the teaching that I receive there. Instead of fighting, I can concentrate on learning katas which are as good for my memory as they are for exercise. Can’t think of a better place to be.”
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