Q1

I am already 30+ years old. Can I still learn Karate?

Q2

What do I need to learn Karate?

Q3

What are GojuRyu, Shotokan, Shitoryu, Wadoryu?

Q4

What is the color of the belt means?

Q5

How often is the promotion test?

Q6

How long to take to get blackbelt?

Q7

Would I get injured from Karate training?

Q8

How much difference between Karate and Tai Kwan Do? Which one is better?

Q9

Could I practice Karate without the uniform?

Q10

How much does it cost to learn Karate?

Q11

Someone said, Karate is only good for punching and have no kicking technique, is this true?

A1

There will never be too late. In fact, some of our students were started Karate training at the age of 40+. However, they are still able to manage the training and now become a blackbelt.

A2

You would need a Do-Gi (Uniform), glove and a mouth guard. For more information, please consult with the dojo instructors.

A3

Goju-Ryu, Shotokan, Shitoryu, Wadoryu are the four largest major styles of Karate-do. We are the Goju-Ryu. “Goju-Ryu” literally means “Hard and Soft” style. In Goju, we emphasize both hard and soft aspects of martial art. The principle of Hard and Soft, like Yin and Yen, is the principle of life. To be the whole person, one must keep a balance of Hard and Soft. As a Karate practitioner, one seeks to develop a strong and unyielding will power, but at the same time, must maintain his compassion and caring for the others.

A4

Each club may have difference system. Basically, Introductory levels are ranks from White belt (10 kyu) to Brown belt (1 kyu). Blackbelt are ranked from Shodan (1st Dan) to Ju Dan (10th Dan). For more information, please click here.

A5

We regularly have promotion test for Introductory level for every 3-4 months. However, our instructor may adjust the schedule for each dojo. Blackbelt promotion test is on a irregular basis.

A6

If a student attended all classes, working hard with efforts and spirit. Generally would take 2-3 years.

A7

In fact, you will have a chance to get injured from any sports. However, as long as you follow the instruction and rules of our club, use the equipment properly. The chances to get injured are not high.

A8

It can never say which one is better, since you are comparing an apple and an orange. It is the same that you cannot say soccer is better than basketball. We suggest that you do more research on both to understand more.

A9

Shoseikan is a traditional dojo for Goju-Ryu Karate training. Students are necessary to wear Do-Gi (Karate Uniform) for all classes and some events.

A10

Each dojo may charge differently due to the rental fee and expense cost. For more information, please click here.

A11

That is not true. Goju-Ryu Karate has both punching and kicking technique. More than that, we also have elbow, knee, hand-knife, hand-hammer, open-handed technique... etc. Please note, Karate does not condone violence. Karate-do is a way of not having to fight. As we said in Karate: Novice fights to win, master win without fighting.