Goulburn’s Veolia Arena to hold Karate training camp, championships and public demonstrations

The City of Goulburn will play host to the 2023 Australia Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (AOGKF) National Gasshuku and Championships from 17th - 19th November, 2023 at the Veolia Arena.

The National Gasshuku is a three day intensive training camp held annually and this year will be led by the most in-demand Japanese Karate Master in the world – Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura. Sensei Nakamura is the World Chief Instructor of the International Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (IOGKF), the largest Okinawa Karate body in the world.

On Saturday 18th November, the AOGKF will host its National tournament finals. Representatives from each participating Australian state will battle in a Champion of Champions style format to determine who will be crowned the Australian National Champion of 2023.

On Sunday 19th, the “Goulburn Martial Arts Spectacular” will be held at Veolia Arena – a free public exhibition where spectators are welcome to come and see Karate Masters from five different countries demonstrate their skills. There will be individual performances of Karate techniques and training methods, along with displays of self-defence. There will also be demonstrations from wheelchair bound martial artists, leading female exponents of traditional Karate and of course, Karate Master, Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura. This event is child and family friendly.

Sensei David John Lambert, Head Instructor and Owner of Lambert Karate Dojo & Goulburn Martial Arts Centre describes the effort put into this world-renowned event along with the excitement it brings.

“The last time our Dojo hosted the World Master in Goulburn was in 1998. Our excitement in bringing this event to Goulburn and Australia cannot be measured and this is a fantastic opportunity for the community and visitors to experience traditional, authentic martial arts at its best! I hope you will join us!”

This event is supported by Goulburn Mulwaree Council through the Event Development Fund.

For more information on the 2023 AOGKF National Gasshuku and Championships

Where: Veolia Arena, Goulburn Recreation Area, 45 Braidwood Rd, Goulburn, NSW, 2580.

Admission: Spectators free.