The International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) was established in Japan in 1979 by Morio Higaonna Sensei. IOGKF Australia was established in the same year under the authority of Higaonna Sensei.

IOGKF Australia has operated continuously since 1979 in many locations in Australia.  IOGKF Australia has some of the most experience instructors in Australia.