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SENSEI SIMON GOLLAND

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Simon started 
Goju  Ryu training in 1990, having previously studied a variety of different 
styles  such as Shotokan, Jujitsu and traditional weapons. He first discovered 
Goju Ryu  Karate at Greystones Karate Club (Britain's oldest Goju Ryu Karate 
Club), home  to Senseis such as Steve Bellamy, Graham Ravey, Steve Legden, Gavin 
Hall and  Mick Warrington to name a few. He has trained in Goju Ryu ever since, 
  believing it is a complete system. In 2001 Simon opened his own Goju Ryu Dojo 
in  Sheffield, England.

In the absence of 
Sensei  Ravey who was then living in Australia, Simon sought guidance and 
teachings from  Sensei George Andrews (OTGKA), and the IOGKF so as to not become 
stale as some  instructors can do. Continually developing his skills Simon has 
received  instruction from renowned martials artists such as Morio Higaonna 
Sensei,  Terauchi Sensei and Nakamura Sensei of IOGKF, George Andrews Sensei 
  (OTGKA/IOGKF), and Sifu Martin Paul Watts (White Crane Kung Fu). In 2006 he 
  competed in the ‘IOGKF World Championships, Canada’, as a member of the OTGKA 
  England squad.

In 2005 when Sensei Graham Ravey returned to 
  England, Simon continued his training with him. In 2009, after passing his 4th 
  dan grading Sensei Simon was appointed position of TOGKA - UK Chief Instructor. 
  In 2010 Sensei Graham Ravey "passed the batton" of the TOGKA over Simon to 
  continue to promote and grow the 
  association.

Simon often attends seminars 
where  he trains with people such as Chuck Liddel (UFC), Royce Gracie (Brazilian 
  Jujitsu), Albert Timen/Craig Welsh (KAPAP). He has also conducted seminars in 
  self defence, traditional Goju Ryu and general fitness 
  workshops.

He is a qualified Personal Trainer 
  and Sports Massage Therapist who has worked for well known companies such as 
  Fitness First and LAPT, but currently operates independently. 


Sensei Simon continues to train with and learn 
  from Sensei Ravey. He also studies Brazilian Jujitsu, KAPAP, Kickboxing and 
  Boxing on a weekly basis, adapting these techniques to his Goju training. As 
  Sensei Ravey would describe it - 'Adding his own flavour to the yoghurt'.

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