SENSEI SIMON GOLLAND
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'.
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'.