Classical Martial Arts training for the entire family with an emphasis on self-protection and positive character development.
The Columbus Dojo is a Private, non-profit cultural organization; our members practice the cultural arts of Okinawa and Japan.
The Columus Dojo has been appointed the United States Headquarters for Goshukan-Ryu Karate by Takamiyagi Hiroshi, Sensei - Chairman of Goshukan-Ryu World Headquarters in Okinawa, Japan.
Goshukan-Ryu is the practice of Okinawa Shuri-Te Karate (the predecessor of Shorin-Ryu) and Ngo ChoKun/Wu Zhu Chuan (Five Ancestor Fist) Southern/Fujian system of kung fu.
The founder-Takamiyagi Hiroshi- began training in Okinawa in 1960, and began researching the Chinese roots of Okinawan Karate and training in Five Ancestor Fist in the early 1980's while already a highly skilled and ranked Shuri-Te teacher in Okinawa.
Goshukuan-Ryu Karate is a versatile and effective system for self-defense, health, and life protection.