Memphis Goju-Ryu Karate Do

Memphis Goju-Ryu Karate Do Classical Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate
Classes: Monday & Thursday 6:30- 8:00pm
Location: Second Baptist Church (East Memphis)

Welcome to Memphis Goju-Ryu Karate Do, a proud extension of the Shindokan. We are an adult karate club (13yrs and older) utilizing a practical and pragmatic approach to overcome common everyday threats. We strive to preserve the art Okinawan Goju-ryu that has been researched, refined, and tested for hundreds of years. Our goal is to develop and strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through diligent practice.

Circuit training: rd 1- kick shield w/ straight punches and kicks, rd 2- slip and duck w/ pool noodles, rd 3- Simon says...
08/13/2026

Circuit training: rd 1- kick shield w/ straight punches and kicks, rd 2- slip and duck w/ pool noodles, rd 3- Simon says combos, rd 4- boxing drills on hand pads

Using the gedan uke templet off a push or punch to secure a rooted position for a take down.
07/14/2026

Using the gedan uke templet off a push or punch to secure a rooted position for a take down.

07/03/2026

Mou ichido
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time."- Thomas Edison

2026 Shodan testing/rank review. Super proud and honored to promote Harry-San to Shodan (well deserved), as well as ever...
01/06/2026

2026 Shodan testing/rank review. Super proud and honored to promote Harry-San to Shodan (well deserved), as well as everyone else's strong effort. Awesome to see some old friends and faces, looking forward to future training.

Body lock defense flow drill, into creating a gap for either attacking the head/neck or take downs.
11/29/2025

Body lock defense flow drill, into creating a gap for either attacking the head/neck or take downs.

Drilling to move off the center line (tai sabaki) after finishing your attack, forcing your opponent to adjust their pos...
11/28/2025

Drilling to move off the center line (tai sabaki) after finishing your attack, forcing your opponent to adjust their position.

2025 Memphis Japan Festival demo
11/03/2025

2025 Memphis Japan Festival demo

2025 Memphis Japan Festival
11/03/2025

2025 Memphis Japan Festival

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4680 Walnut Grove
Memphis, TN
38117

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 8pm

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