http://www.goju.co.uk
We have over 500 videos on YouTube, over a thousand subscribers and more than a million hits. Please click on the 'like' key if you enjoyed it, we hope you will enjoy some of the others.
The club trains in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England.
Mondays & Thursdays 8 - 10pm & Sunday Mornings 10.30 - 12.30.
If you enjoy our Channel you may also be interested in Toms books via Amazon;
A Guide To The Art of Self Defence'. By Tom Hill. (See links below)
OR
TOMS NEW NOVEL Available November 2012 - 'Valhalla's Swordsmith'
A thousand years ago a slave girl becomes a Viking warrior and swordsmith. Raiding far Castille in Dragon ships with her Norse Swordsmith master and friends. A Vike that risks everything but offers secrets that will transform their ancient craft. A life or death journey and a clash of culture and religion.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Valhallas-Swordsmith-ebook/dp/B00ABIYBZ6/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1354551230&sr=1-1-catcorr#_
Toms demonstrates Self defense: Self defense using Goju Kata bunkai; Seiunchin Shika dachi
There are many possible applications for Karate Kata Bunkai many contain Ju Jitsu and grappling applications. Assisted by; Members of the Whitby Shukukai club and Simon Tasker.
Video by Steve Burke
http://www.goju.co.uk
Tom Hill is the Chief Instructor of Goju.co.uk. He was 61 years old in 2012 and has been training over 40 years.
Tom Hills Dojo been established over 36 years in Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire, England. Formal 2 hour training on Monday & Thursday evenings and informal training on Sunday mornings.
Warning: If you perform any technique shown here in class or in public, you do so at your own risk.
We assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information provided which results in injury or loss.
Tom Hill has written the following eBooks & articles on apple i books & Amazon Kindle:
1; Belief & Emotion by Tom Hill
A book about what makes us all 'tick' and how to improve that 'tick'.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belief-Emotion-ebook/dp/B0058JFHG0/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1349868370&sr=1-1-catcorr
2; A Guide To The Art Of Self Defense by Tom Hill
This book is not to try and teach you self defense moves -- but the essence of Self defense
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004EYT9NC/ref=pe_208781_32268321_pe_vfe_dt1
3; Self Defense and the UK Law by Tom Hill
A straight forward explanation of the UK law on self defense.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0079X1R2G/ref=pe_208781_32268321_pe_vfe_dt3
4; Gekisai Dai Ichi (to destroy part one) by Tom Hill
An illustrated (with photographs) step by step instruction manual on how to perform
Gekisai Dai Ichi Kata.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goju-Gekisai-Ichi-Sequence-ebook/dp/B0079KT4A6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349867717&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gekisai-Ichi-destroy-part-ebook/dp/B005K8LSJE/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349867717&sr=1-2
5; Goju Ryu San Dan Gi by Tom Hill
The Goju Ryu 'San Dan Gi' (Three level sequence) as a training exorcise
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAN-DAN-GI-sequence-ebook/dp/B005JSI3PC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349867830&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Goju-Ryu-San-Dan-ebook/dp/B0079KT4CO/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349867830&sr=1-2
6; Essays for Black Belt
To obtain a chance to grade for Shodan - Black belt
first degree in Karate - Goju.co.uk,
students must complete an essay
of at least 500 words to be considered for the grade.
Here are over 20 of these essays from students over the last 25 years applying for the Grade.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essays-for-Black-Belt-ebook/dp/B007TV8KIM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349867903&sr=1-1
7; Karate Terminology
Most of the terminology required for Karate and General Japanese Martial Arts
with Japanese to English translations
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Karate-Terminology-ebook/dp/B007KN3XRC/ref=sr_1_14?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349868149&sr=1-14
8; How to Run a Karate Club
A step by step, guide for Students of Karate or any
Martial Art, who wish to learn how to run a Martial Arts Club.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Run-Karate-Club-ebook/dp/B007TUXVL4/ref=sr_1_11?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349868087&sr=1-11
9; Sort Out the UK Dan Grades by Tom Hill
The Dan Grade system in Karate
(and perhaps in other Martial Arts systems)
is in a mess! It is high time someone said so and
not just complained about it but offered up a sensible
and workable solution that was both fair and intelligent.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sort-Out-Dan-Grades-ebook/dp/B0079KT60O/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1354551372&sr=1-1-catcorr
Tom has also produced a DVD with many of the clips shown on it.
See our website: www.goju.co.uk.
