South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Inc - Eaton

South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Inc – Eaton is a sports club located in Bunbury, Western Australia. The club is dedicated to promoting and teaching the traditional martial art of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do. With a strong emphasis on self-defence and streetwise techniques, the club aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment for individuals of all ages and abilities to learn and train in karate.

The club was founded by Peter Davis, a 5th Dan (Shihan) black belt with over 40 years of experience in martial arts. Peter's passion for martial arts began in the 1960s when he was inspired by an actress named Honour Blackman, who was a black belt in Judo. He started training in Judo at the age of ten, which served him well against bullies during his school years. At the age of 17, Peter decided to take up karate and joined a club in the UK, where he trained in the style of Kyokushin Karate.

In 1986, Peter began training in Goju Ryu Karate at the newly opened Capel Club under the guidance of Alan Burdett Shihan. Due to his dedication and training four nights a week, Peter achieved his 1st Dan Blackbelt in 1987. In 1988, he took over the Eaton Dojo as Sensei when Doug Harwood Sensei had to relocate. Peter continues to lead the club, with the support of assistant instructor Stephen Sawyer Sempai, who is a 3rd Dan black belt.

South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Inc – Eaton is committed to providing quality karate training. All association coaches are accredited with the Australian Coaching Council and have police and working with children clearances, ensuring a safe and professional learning environment. The association is affiliated with the Australian Karate Federation Inc (AKF), which is recognised and funded by the government at both the state and national level. Through AKF WA, the association is recognised by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation, a member of the International Olympic Federation (State and National), and a member of the WA Sports Federation.

Additionally, the club is affiliated with the International Karate Organisation in Japan, ensuring that all student's karate grades are recognised worldwide under the World Karate Federation (WKF), of which the Australian Karate Federation is an affiliate organisation. Members of the club also have access to state and national coaches (AKF) and Institute of Sport facilities, providing opportunities for further development and training.

The aims and objectives of South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Inc – Eaton are to promote proper, healthy, and lawful practise of Karate-Do while preventing any form of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, physical abilities, or political beliefs. The club strives to support and advance the ideals and correct practise of Karate-Do in the community.

Whether you are looking to learn self-defence techniques, improve physical fitness, or gain confidence and discipline, South West Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association Inc – Eaton welcomes you to come and train with them and learn the art of Goju Ryu Karate-Do. For more information or to get in touch, you can contact them through their phone number (0424 252 920), email (pemon@westnet. Com. au), or visit their Facebook page.