IGK Tasmania Winter Camp 2019

IGK Tasmania Winter Camp – Bruny Island 2019

Each year Noel Peters Kyoshi and IGK Tasmania host a winter camp at Adventure Bay on beautiful Bruny Island, a way south of Hobart in the D’Entrecasteux Channel.

Friday 31st May To Monday 3rd June 2019

It is a unique training experience steeped in tradition when the Victorians and Tasmanians gather for some good old-fashioned Goju training the way it’s been done for 40 years. Register for the camp here.

Last year arrangements were a little late and many IGK Headquarters Victoria were not able to join in but this year we’ve confirmed dates two months ahead and we’re hoping to take a small army down south.

The camp starts Friday finishing Monday afternoon. There is a variety of training including the traditional Southern Ocean early morning Sanchin kata and kumite. Great for body, mind and spirit!

We generally work in together planning flights and costs so chat with your instructors and indicate your interest early on. On arrival in Hobart, a hired car is the easiest way for a group to travel south to Kettering where we board a ferry over to the island and drive to the southern end.

Last year the climate was no colder than Melbourne at the same time. It all depends on the weather systems at the time. The crisp mornings, crystal blue oceans and natural forest make it magical place to visit.

There are cabins at Captain Cook Holiday Park at Adventure Bay which are a short walking distance to the training hall. You have an option of sharing a caravan for two or cabins with many bunks allowing more people and keeping costs down. There is plenty of food supplied – no one goes hungry!

Register your interest with your instructors and let them know how keen you are to attend. Flights and accommodation should be booked early. See the I.G.K. Tasmania FB page for more photos and information. The registration form with costs and payment details is linked above.

Friday 31st May To Monday 3rd June 2019

IGK Tasmania Noel Peters Kyosih ABC News Oct 2017

Noel Peters Kyoshi Shares with ABC News

Ever wondered what it takes to become a karate black belt? Explore the life of 56-year-old Hobart bricklayer Noel Peters Kyoshi to find out how more than 40 years of perseverance and 13 hours of training a week helped him climb the ranks and become Tasmania’s top Goju-Ryu karate master.

Noel Peters Kyoshi has devoted his life to Goju-ryu karate and he’s passing on the secrets of the martial art which has been centuries in the making.

This excellent article can be read at ABC News.  There are some great photographs by Aneeta Bhole and Gregor Salmon at ABC and the production is magnificent. The news release is titled “Karate calling: What does it take to become a martial arts master?” and is excellently written by Aneeta Bhole at ABC on 2nd Oct 2017.