IOGKF World Chief Instructor
Tetsuji Nakamura Sensei - 8th Dan
IOGKF is the largest traditional Okinawan Karate organization in the world. Under the leadership of World Chief Instructor, Tetsuji Nakamura Sensei, IOGKF is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do.
IOGKF Australia Chief Instructor
Brent Pawlik Sensei – 6th Dan
Brent Sensei originally studied under Chris Larken Sensei. He then moved to Okinawa, Japan, studying under Master Morio Higaonna Sensei and Katsuya Yamashiro Sensei (8th Dan) for many years.
IOGKF Australia was established in 1979 under the authority of Higaonna Sensei. There is a strong history of IOGKF being taught in Australia.
Start your journey in IOGKF and experience the power of Traditional Karate.
Head to 'Dojo Locations' to find a Dojo near you.
Dojo Locations
NSW Dojo's
South Australia Dojo
NSW Dojo's
We have 3 Dojo's in NSW, click on the one you want to contact:
- Newcastle (Garden Suburbs) - Honbu (Head) - Brent Pawlik Sensei
- Lake Macquarie (Charlestown) - Brent Pawlik Sensei
- Sydney - Simon Beaumont Sensei
ACT Dojo's
South Australia Dojo
NSW Dojo's
We have 2 Dojo's in ACT, click on the one you want to contact:
- Mura (Hall) - John (Sam) Steggall Sensei
- Chifley - Jean Pretorius Sensei
South Australia Dojo
South Australia Dojo
South Australia Dojo
We have 1 Dojo in South Australia, click on the link to contact them:
- Adelaide (Medindie) - Encoh Young Sensei & Ryan Burnell Sensei