NIHON GOJU RYU KARATE DO
Traditional Japanese Karate at UBC
EXPLORE KARATE
Learning Has No Bounds
We study Goju Ryu Karate under the guidance of Fujino Shihan.
We founded Nihon Goju Ryu Karate Do with one goal in mind: giving our students an authentic, rewarding and lasting traditional martial arts experience.
The Nihon Goju Ryu Karate Dojo is located in the Vancouver Campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC).
Our passionate and skilled members are here to help students achieve their personal goals. Are you ready to explore karate? Join us today!
OUR MEMBERSHIP
Everyone is Welcome
OUR MEMBERS
Our dojo community consists of a diverse mix of students, faculty, staff as well as members of the general public.
We welcome all beginners and experienced karateka regardless of skill level or style.
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors have more than 45 years of experience in traditional martial arts combined.
Raymond Fujino has been practicing karate since 1976. He studied under the Yamashita brothers at the first Yamaguchi Goju-Kai Dojo established in Canada, and since then has travelled many times to Japan to train with Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi.
Fujino Sensei received the rank of Godan (5th dan) at an international senior black belt examination in 2001. He was then awarded Shihan – Renshi status at the 2003 IKGA Canada Annual Training Camp/International Seminar. Fujino Sensei was recently awarded his Rokudan (6th dan) from Goju Ryu Karate Do Seiwakai in 2022.
Kelvin Po has been training under Raymond Fujino Shihan since 2005, and currently holds the rank of Yondan (4th dan). He lived in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima (Japan), where he trained with Ozeki Toshiaki Sensei in Okinawan Goju Ryu with the Aizu Shuu Ren Kai. He has also trained with Futawatari Masahiko Shihan and Futawatari Toshie Shihan at the Goshinkai in Saitama.
Additionally, Po Sensei holds a Godan (5th dan) in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido, which he has practiced since 2004 and also pursued in Japan, as well as a rank of Mokuroku in Katori Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Year Round Training
New members may sign up for classes on a term-by-term basis. As with any martial art, regular practice is essential for learning and developing proficiency in traditional karate.
Registration for on-site classes opens prior to the start of each term in September, January, and May. Please refer to recreation.ubc.ca for details.
Tuesday
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ponderosa Studio
Thursday
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Ponderosa Studio
Sunday
11:30am to 1:30pm
SRC Dojo
Ponderosa Commons, Maple House
Ponderosa Studio
6488 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4
Canada
UBC Student Recreation Center
SRC Dojo
6000 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Canada
GET IN TOUCH
We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
You can register for trial classes offered every term during UBC Recreation Free Week.
DOJO NEWS
Stay in the Loop
2023-09-04
The season is turning, and as we bid adieu to summer, it's time to focus on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead this fall. Whether you're a seasoned member or a beginner joining us for the new term, there’s plenty to look forward to, both in the academic and martial arts spheres.
We hope you've enjoyed your summer break, recharging and soaking up the sunshine. Yet, champions in any field know the value of continuous effort. Let’s harness that relaxed summer energy and channel it into purposeful action this semester.
For those who are returning to the hallowed halls of UBC or stepping into them for the first time, consider your classroom as a parallel to our dojo. The discipline and focus you apply to your studies can also elevate your karate practice, building a well-rounded character for life’s varied challenges.
As we swing open the dojo doors for the new term, we're excited to greet both familiar faces and new recruits. If you're a newbie, don’t be daunted. You're joining a community that emphasizes not just technical skill in the karate gi, but also values like respect, discipline, and continuous self-improvement.
We also look forward to welcoming back members who have been training and learning in Omagari, Japan. Your time in Japan is invaluable, and we're eager to hear how those experiences can enrich our practice here at UBC.
This fall represents a fresh chapter for all of us. Whether you’re engrossed in new academic subjects or setting your sights on mastering that challenging kata, let’s make every effort count. Here's to a semester where we push our boundaries, in academia and in Goju Ryu Karate.
Looking forward to an invigorating term ahead!
2022-11-06
Great news! UBC Recreation has completed repairs in the SRC Dojo!
Our Sunday classes will move back to the UBC Student Recreation Center Dojo (aka SRC Dojo) effective Sunday, November 6th, 2022. Class times remain the same.
Sunday Classes
11:30am to 1:30pm
UBC Student Recreation Center
SRC Dojo
6000 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1