"The Time to strike is when the OPPORTUNITY presents itself"
- Master tatsuo Shimabuku
Isshin-Ryū karate was founded by Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku on the island of Okinawa in 1956, drawing on the styles of Shorin-ryū karate, Gojū-ryū karate, and kobu-dō. The name literally means "one heart way", as in "wholehearted" or "complete".
ISSHIN-RYU KARATE TECHNIQUES:
1: All techniques are executed from a natural stance.
2: Isshin-Ryu uses the vertical fist as opposed to the horizontal fist used by other styles.*
3: In fighting techniques for practicability.
4: Sharp low kicks for common sense street survival.
*Though the vertical fist is not exclusive to Isshin-Ryu Karate, it is unique to Isshin-Ryu in comparison to other styles.
head INSTRUCTORS
SENSEI DANNY GODING (4th dan) |
SENSEI DANIEL GODING (2nd dan) |
Sensei Danny Goding began his Isshin-Ryu study under Shihan Robert Slywa (7th Dan) in 1997. Sensei Danny Goding's son Daniel Goding 2nd Dan (is also an Exercise Physiologist and an Occupational Therapist)
Our other Black Belts are Sensei Daniel Smith (2nd Dan), Sensei Kirk Matthews (1st Dan), Sensei Lisa Goding (1st Dan), Sensei Terry Smith (1st Dan), Hugh Matthews (1st Dan)
We are a member of World Martial Arts Alliance
Sensei Danny Goding began his Isshin-Ryu study under Shihan Robert Slywa (7th Dan) in 1997. Sensei Danny Goding's son Daniel Goding 2nd Dan (is also an Exercise Physiologist and an Occupational Therapist)
Our other Black Belts are Sensei Daniel Smith (2nd Dan), Sensei Kirk Matthews (1st Dan), Sensei Lisa Goding (1st Dan), Sensei Terry Smith (1st Dan), Hugh Matthews (1st Dan)
We are a member of World Martial Arts Alliance
ISSHIN-RYU AUSTRALIA (LIVERPOOL RSL YOUTH KARATE CLUB)
CHILD SAFETY POLICY
SUMMARY
Isshin Ryu Australia (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club) has a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse and neglect in any form.
Isshin Ryu Australia (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club) is committed to protecting and upholding the welfare of children in Martial Arts by providing a safe and all-encompassing environment and by ensuring that everyone involved in Martial Arts is educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect and look after all Children.
- All staff have a responsibility to report risk of harm concerns about children and young people, within their roles, and to provide support to children and young people.
- All Children have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of mishandling, maltreatment, and negligence. Children have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
This Policy is part of Isshin Ryu Australia (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club) positive and preventive approach to upholding its commitment to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children who access Martial Arts.
This Policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in Martial Arts is aware of rights and responsibilities in relation to children.
This Policy also imposes obligations on Isshin Ryu Australia (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club) in relation to Mandatory Reporting.
All members partaking in teaching, assisting must have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a copy of each relevant WWCC is to be given to the Head Organiser of Isshin Ryu Australia (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club).
Definition
Child: Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
Abuse: Any type of abuse. This includes physical, emotional, psychological, sexual that is likely to a child’s welfare.
Bullying: The use of words or actions or the unsuitable use of power that will cause anguish and risk to their welfare.
Child Abuse: Physical abuse, Emotional / Psychological abuse, Sexual abuse, Neglect, Verbal.
Equity and
Equality ‘Equity’ and ‘equality’. Equity encourages people to live to their full potential. Equality is treating everyone the same. If someone is disadvantaged, they may not achieve the same outcome as a non- disadvantaged person if they are treated ‘equally’ because they may need more support. (As per Office of the Children’s Guardian)
Isshin Ryu Australia
(AKA Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club)
CODE OF CONDUCT
Isshin Ryu Australia’s (aka Liverpool RSL Youth Karate Club) commitment is that every student learns, grows and belongs in an unbiased and excellent environment. To achieve this, we need a performing, highly professional and inclusive group of Instructors and assistants.
- All Instructors and assistants are expected to apply sound judgement and abide by the Code of conduct.
- All Instructors and assistants have an ethical responsibility to report suspected wrongdoing, including unlawful conduct, corrupt, negligent or improper (sexual etc) conduct.
- Reported wrongdoings are protected.
- Allegations of a child protection nature will be investigated and if needed, reported to the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
- The Head Instructor is to respond to cases of lower-level misconduct where an investigation is not warranted. Measures may include providing guidance and/or advice, mentoring, addressing a complaint, training and providing a written direction.
- Be provided a safe, stable and encouraging environment
- Will be included in decision making
- Will not be exposed to verbal abuse
- Will not be exposed to physical abuse (including sexual)
- Will not be segregated
- Will not be discriminated against
- Will not be exposed to Alcohol or Drugs
- Will not be exposed to inappropriate language
- Will not be alone with an Adult unnecessarily
- Will be heard
- Will be included
- Students are not to be recorded via audio or video
- Parents/guardians are responsible for safe drop off and collection of children
- Isshin Ryu Australia staff are not to transport students to/from lessons
- All Isshin Ryu Australia Senior members must have a current and valid Working With Children Check