Toukon Ryu Karate Do

The Okinawan Karate Style of Goju Ryu

Traditional Goju‑Ryu Karate rooted in unwavering discipline, respect, and strength. Martial arts training that transforms—mind, body, spirit.

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Self Defence

Self Control

Concentration

Coordination

Confidence

Self Discipline

Focus

Fitness

Toukon Ryu Karate Associations

About Us

More Than Martial Arts — A Way of Life

At Toukon Ryu Karate, located at the heart of the Gold Coast and proudly serving NSW communities, our martial arts centre blends ancient Goju‑Ryu wisdom with modern training insight. More than just a dojo, we are a community where individuals of all ages and backgrounds discover discipline, respect, and personal transformation through Goju‑Ryu karate.

Whether you're beginning your martial arts journey or refining advanced skills, our expert instruction nurtures physical strength, mental clarity, and unshakeable confidence—all rooted in tradition and delivered with precision and heart.

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About Us

More Than Martial Arts — A Way of Life

At Toukon Ryu Karate-do, we go beyond teaching self-defense. Rooted in centuries-old tradition, our dojo is a space where discipline, respect, and self-improvement thrive. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or refining your advanced techniques, every class is a path toward physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual balance.

Our passionate instructors are committed to sharing the timeless art of traditional karate with precision, energy, and heart. Join our community and begin your journey of self-mastery and personal transformation.

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Why Choose Toukon Ryu Karate

Engaging & Welcoming: Every class—starting from your very first—is delivered with care, energy, and a commitment to excellence.

Community‑Focused: You're never alone. We guide beginners and advanced students alike within a supportive martial arts community across QLD.

Convenient & Flexible: Traditional Goju‑Ryu instruction adapted for Gold Coast lifestyles and schedules.

Unrivalled Quality: Train under one of Queensland’s foremost Goju‑Ryu instructors, with decades of experience leading Gold Coast karate goju training.

Instructors

Meet Your Sensei

Sensei Craig Griffiths (Australian Senior Instructor) has trained with some of the best in the world for many years and still trains as a student himself. He has been training with and graded by the Japanese in Japan in both JKF (Japan Karate Federation) and Seiwakai Goju Ryu since 2003.

Sensei Craig currently holds and is a 1st, 3rd and 4th Dan (Degree) Black Belts, who has over 27 years of combined senior karate instruction and teaching and is head instructor of TRKarate locally. Having successfully trained tens of thousands of people across Australia, he has also trained and taught hundreds of instructors. He has been running TRKarate since 2015 in QLD.

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Testimonials

What Our Students Say

"Sensei Craig is dedicated to improving all of his students and encouraging them to surpass their limits. He's incredibly experienced, trained with some of the top Goju-Ryu masters of Japan and is always eager to share his knowledge and experience with his students. He is also very clear and thorough when conveying his training which drastically helps students of all ages."