President - Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi

President of Japan Karate-do Goju Kai Association

President of International Karate-do Goju Kai Association

About Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi

Goshi Yamaguchi was born in Shinjing, Manchuria on September 28, 1942, as the third son of Kaiso (the Founder) Master Gogen Yamaguchi. In 1951, at the age of eight, he began practicing karate-do at Senzoku Dojo in Asakusa. He received the 1st dan in 1957 and the 2nd dan in 1959. In 1962 he became a 3rd dan holder and an instructor.

He entered Nihon University in 1963, majoring in cinema studies in the Department of Arts. While he was a student, he had an opportunity to teach karate-do at an American dojo for a year. When he came back to Japan he taught in various Goju-ryu dojo’s. He graduated from the university in 1969, when he became a full time Shihan in the head dojo with a view to promote and develop Goju-ryu Karate-do.

He has visited and taught in more than 40 countries in the world thus for as an authorized instructor of Goju-kai, All Japan Karate-do Federation, Tokyo karate-do Federation, and as an international referee. In 1990 he was appointed as president of All karate-do Goju-kai Association, International Karate-do Goju-kai Association, and Saiko Shihan (Grand Master) for the two associations.

Message from Saiko Shihan Goshi Yamaguchi

I would like to congratulate South Africa and take pleasure in extending heartfelt appreciation toward Peter Brandon Shihan on his 15th year as president of IKGA South Africa.

I have always had respect for Brandon Shihan who has promoted Goju-ryu Karate-do through his deep understanding of our Karate-do. With our history, tradition, discipline and training, a sprit of harmony and enhancement is fostered, striving for personal development. This gives the younger generation a chance to develop themselves into responsible and reliable individuals.

Peter Brandon Shihan is not only a president of Africa but also IKGA Block director of Africa, who always helps the President of the IKGA and devotes himself to our organization for higher fulfillment. Nowadays, Karate has become popular; there are no boundaries for practicing Karate. Many Karate events such as tournaments, seminars and demonstrations are being held every day around the world.

Since 1990 when I became the president of IKGA, we have held three World Championships plus International Seminars. At every event held, Brandon Shihan has always been present, bringing many other members with him who have contributed to the success of the events. I always think without Brandon Shihan's dedication, such events may not have been the success they were.

I, with my students, have always participated in the South African Seminar that is regularly held. These kind of seminars help build communication between our two countries and forge a deep friendship.

I wish all the Senior Instructors and students of South Africa the best with their journey through Goju Kai karate, and thank Brandon Shihan for 15 years of devotion to IKGA as a president of IKGA Africa.

Thinking of all members in Africa,

Goshi Yamaguchi