The IKO Group Australia headed by Shihan Theodore Tsanidis 8th Dan was formed in
1972 as an organisation teaching Goju-Ryu Karate to both males and females of
all ages. Since inception, the IKO Group Australia has been affiliated with the
IKO Group Japan and has taught hundreds of students traditional and authentic
Budo (Japanese martial arts) as passed down through the centuries.
Here at the IKO, we believe in perfecting the elements of the mind, body and
spirit through a myriad of exercises and basic movements that are gradually
fused into the psyche enabling spontaneous reactions. The undertaking of Kata
(patterns) and Kumite (free sparing) is often used to measure the extent of an
individuals development. We believe that our holistic approach that places
emphasis on the development of the mind, body and spirit will provide a balanced
and healthy life. Through the rigorous physical techniques practiced here at the
IKO, karate will provide an excellent all-round exercise that stimulates just
about every muscle in the body as well as a means of self defence from a
would-be attacker.
Committed to traditional teachings, our style of karate (goju-ryu) also
emphasizes and teaches respect, courtesy and humility.
The IKO Group Australia has ten assistant instructors that participate in the
development of each and every student. Our assistant instructors move between
our dojos to help promote and cultivate this ancient military art.
The IKO Group Australia provides a comfortable and courteous environment that is
sensitive to an individual’s needs and rate of progress.