Centre HEad Instructors

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 Sensei Joe Roses is Australia's highest ever graded black belt for the IOGKF. He is chief instructor for the Australian IOGKF as well as the Australia Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate Federation (AOGKF). He regularly teaches seminars all over the world, including in Okinawa, Japan - the birthplace of Karate. He is one of the most accomplished martial artists in Australia. In 2019 Sensei Joe received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his services to karate.

He has practiced martial arts for over 48 years and along with being a 8th Dan in Goju-ryu Karate, he is also a 2nd Dan in Jujitsu and a 1st Dan in Kyokushinkai Karate.  Today Sensei Joe teaches out of his Dojo in Tuggeranong. 

 Sensei David Carberry is an accomplished martial arts instructor and has run the Gungahlin dojo for over 5 years. Sensei Dave has trained with various Goju Ryu organisations around the world since 2006, including intensively in Japan. He has a strong background in integrating the softer aspects (throws and locks) into his lessons and develops plans to help every student succeed.  Sensei Dave has risen through the ranks to become a 3rd Dan Black Belt in the art.  With a vast experience of different Goju Ryu styles, he is a beneficial instructor for any student regardless of their level or any past experience. Today Sensei David Carberry teaches out of our Gungahlin Dojo.