Weekly lessons are as follows:
MON
19:30 to 21:00
TUE
19:00 to 20:00
WED
19:00 to 20:00
THU
18:00 to 18:45
THU
19:30 to 21:00
FRI
19:30 to 21:00
Only £5 a lesson
First lesson free!
Feel free to come along and watch or join in. Bring your family and friends and all reach your goals together no matter how big or small they might be.
THE ART OF GOYARARU
Goyararu in simple terms means path(Goya) mind(Ra) body(Ru) which is what gives us our ultimate training aim
“Path to the Mind via the Physical body”
To most people martial arts are no more than forms of physical combat and self defense, however these are not the only qualities and abilities received from martial arts. By only aiming for combat and self defense, the beauty, discipline, confidence and social side of martial arts can easily be overlooked and missed out.
The ultimate goal of Goyararu as an art form is to gain the balance of our physical, emotional and intellectual embodiments. With constant training, we make it our top priority to refine and develop these qualities so that everyone no matter the age, shape or size can attain. Here at Goyararu we are deeply saddened that the philosophy of martial arts is not only absent in most training centre’s, but is actually suppressed and replaced with an obsession only towards combat, violence and arrogance and an array of destructive character traits that we aim to control and guide.
Goyararu has completed an extensive study into kung fu, Karate, Tai chi, Gatka, boxing, kickboxing etc. It was found that each art form displayed limitations in some way, such as catering for or creating a particular group of people. Goyararu has extracted the basic essentials from a plethora of arts in an effort to improve all types of people, irrelevant of their physical, intellectual or emotional condition in order to build up a solid platform which is unique to every individual.
Goyararu has no bias, persuasion or involvement with any particular religion, race, age, gender or conditions. The sole purpose of Goyararu teachings is to promote and achieve the unification of all, by obtaining a deeper understanding of ourselves we can learn to be more tolerant with one another. Each student is encouraged to control and become more flexible in movement and attitude.
Another big focus of Goyararu is also to teach students to have a basic understanding of the human body and body mechanics. We also greatly utilize our social parties and events in order to build people’s confidence and social skills.
The Art of Goyararu is a unique blend of:
Karate- blocking, striking, discipline, direct, thrusting, confidence, use of hands, feet, elbows and knees.
Kung fu
Continuous, duality, circular, observing, compromised.
Kick Boxing
Full body striking, conditioning, protection, endurance, movement.
BOXING
Upper body striking, protection, endurance, speed, strength.
Gatka
Weapons training, discipline, mental strength.
Freestyle
Combinations, sparring, speed, agility, competition, compromise.
TAI CHI
Flowing, passive, mind-body connection, meditation.
What I admire about the past Masters is not what they have discovered, but having the courage, faith and tolerance to search for it.
Karate
`The ultimate purpose of Karate is to develop the better features of the human character rather than merely strengthen the human being against physical enemies.`
Master Masutatsu Oyama GOYARAU KARATE
Karate or karate-do was introduced to the Japanese main islands from Okinawa in 1922. Karate emphasizes striking techniques (i.e. punching and kicking, knee/elbow strikes and open hand techniques) however, grappling, joint manipulations, throwing and vital point striking are inherent in the finer points of the kata.
Basic Karate & Boxing are the first training stages in GOYARARU
Generally, Karate training can be divided into three major areas:
- Basics:- the study of the fundamental moves – the basic components, required to perform the art.
- Kata:- ‘form’, is a series of fixed set of movements and techniques, linked together by the principles that the kata.
- Freestlye:- is ‘sparring’ and develops from well defined kata to open sparring.
Kung-Fu
When someone says they train in Kung-Fu, they most likely mean they train in one of the many styles of Chinese martial arts.
The original meaning of Kung-Fu is hard to translate as there is no English equivalent, but loosely it means “achievement through great effort” and can refer to one’s expertise in any skill, not necessarily just martial.
Kung-Fu is an outstanding Chinese cultural legacy, and is made up of a system of fighting techniques. It takes mainly the forms of routine exercises and free sparring, aimed at promoting physical health, strengthening will power and refining combat skills.
Kung-Fu routines, practiced either barehand or with weapons, incorporate kicking, punching, throwing, seizing and joint lock techniques into set routine exercises involving combinations of offense and defence.
Boxing
The word “boxing” first came into use in England in the 18th century to distinguish between fighting to settle disputes, and fighting under agreed rules for sport. It is now used to describe a sport in which two contestants (boxers) wearing padded gloves face each other in a “ring” and fight an agreed number of “rounds” under recognized rules.
Generally, in boxing there are four types of punches, all other punches basically being variants of these; the Jab, Hook, Uppercut and the Cross.
MUKA BAZI
Muki boxing is an ancient form of bare-knuckle boxing and the roughest form of unarmed fighting arts in India and possibly anywhere in the world. The practitioners harden their fists by striking against hard objects like stony surfaces. Breaking coconuts and bricks are used to test the conditioning of the fists.
Practiced in Benares, North India, fighting could occur between two individuals or in-groups. When in two groups the fight would begin between two people, usually the younger ones. As things develop, older ones start to fight in pairs and soon the fight turns into a `free for all` between the two groups. The fight continues until one group is driven back. Many competitors are injured, some seriously.
Muki boxing was banned by the Indian government for being too dangerous because injuries where often frequent and grievous.
Actual combat now being forced underground. Open practice, without combat still continued using the more acceptable name of Muka bazi. Muki means fist and Bazi has a rough translation as meaning study, ceremony, way etc.
Therefore Muka Bazi means `The path to Muki. `
Muka Bazi is not just the study of attaining physical power, but the harnessing, controlling and guiding of the intellectual and emotional energies created.
Warning: Practicing Muka Bazi incorrectly is dangerous and can cause not only physical but intellectual and emotional damage.
Children’s Classes
`Your child’s welfare is in your hands, the decisions you make in the next few minutes may determine their future well being`
The foundations of adult life are formed during our childhood and all parents wish to give their children the best possible start. Unfortunately, we can not always be at their side to guide and support them and are often unaware when they are in difficulties.
We wish to keep our children loving and safe; not to be timid or become a bully, to be kind but not gullible, to be a strong individual, and not just go along with the majority and have the confidence when to say NO! & walk away.
Your child will learn:- basic Karate and boxing with great emphasis placed upon:- discipline, respect, control, awareness, compassion & happiness. To help them flourish with self-confidence in a world of conflicts, uncertainty, dangers and unhealthy pressure.
We will not teach or tolerate: Bullying, violence, arrogance, wickedness, cheekiness, bad manners or any other negative trait that may now, or in the future, hinder or effect theirs or others welfare.
“I have never seen a 6 year old child punch so hard..........all parents need to see these children train.”
Every Childs safety & happiness is a priority at all times
TRAINING TIMES FOR CHILDREN
Monday and Thursday 6:00pm
Lessons last about 3/4 of an hour.
Both parent and Child may train together. This will help their progress and also be fun.
PRICING
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BASIC
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Tai Chi
T’ai Chi is an “internal” Chinese martial art and is applied with complete relaxation or as much softness in the muscles as possible. It involves relaxed breathing and a slow natural range of motion for training the sensitivity in the reflexes in order to learn leverage, timing, coordination and positioning.
GOYARARU TAI CHI (Yin)
Goyararu Tai Chi has many techniques related to Chinese Tai Chi with the main ideas and concepts of movements being guided by a consciousness, a unity of stillness and motion, correct attitude and poise with the mind free from distractions.
Relaxation and proper coordinated breathing is vital for everyday life and the correct execution of everything we do, from Martial Arts, gymnastics, running and walking, to standing, sitting, resting and sleeping. Goyararu Tai Chi have movements that are energetic, others soft, some rapid others slow, one move followed by another in uninterrupted, rhythmic harmony, like a flowing stream.
Relaxation is defined as `a state of living in which the physical and mental activities of the body are slowed down to the minimum level possible.`
The pace of modern day living is such that it places great demands upon energy resources of the body. This constant demand if unchecked can eventually lead to nervous illnesses, constant fatigue, loss of vitality and a host of other such troubles.
Goyararu training will eventually enable you to rid your body of all conscious tensions, which are the root cause of most energy draining factors, by concentrating on the unnecessary tensions of various muscles hindering rest and correct movement: this can only be observed when control over these tensions, (i.e. relaxation), is achieved.
GOYARARU SENA DASI (Yang)
If we consider the attitude of Tai Chi as being yielding, flowing, passive and relaxing(Yin), then Sena Dasi is the other end of the scale and viewed to be blinkered, inflexible, merciless and lacking in compromise.(yang)
Sena Dasi is a state of mind, terrible, very personal and powerful that’s treacherous and difficult to overcome, concealing the true consequences and shame of your actions. It remains hidden in your every task, prowling and waiting to devour and destroy anything that lies in its path or threatens its very existence. If it`s ignored and not confronted it will justify every action, with no other point of view taken into account, it becomes stronger and stronger and without question misguides you throughout life.
Understanding Sena Dasi gives the practitioner a balanced training method with Tai Chi. (Yin & Yang) and is the fundamental foundation stone of philosophy within the Art of Goyararu.
Warning: Practicing Sena Dasi incorrectly without proper supervision is dangerous and can cause not only physical but intellectual and emotional damage.
Terry Ezra
I have known Master Terry Ezra when he first introduced himself to me at the opening of the Goyararu Contemporary Arts centre, Rock Ferry, in 1984.
He gave me a photo of aikido Master Morihei Uesheba with the kind words wishing me every success in the future. Terry and I would often meet and discuss various aspects of The Martial Arts and when he asked could he use the training hall in 1985 I felt very honoured.
During those early days we discussed the deep philosophy and similarities of Aikido and Goyararu, so much that we would often exchange techniques, discuss our futures/path that seemed to run parallel. Terry eventually opened his Dojo in 1990 and our times together still thrived whenever we me.
We would invite each other to seminars, functions and special occasions and visit each other’s homes. I hold my memories dear to my heart and will miss the precious times we spent together.
Rest in peace Terry the only true Master I have had the pleasure to truthfully converse with.
John Williams (friend and colleague)
8 Browning Avenue, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead
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