Goshin-Do Karate Dojo - International

To all the incredible mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and mother figures in our dojo family — Happy Mother’s Day! 💐🥋

Today, we celebrate the women who sacrifice endlessly, love unconditionally, and stand beside their children through every step of their journey — both on and off the dojo floor.

To the moms who trust us to help guide and mentor their children — thank you. It is truly an honor that we do not take for granted.

Wishing all of our amazing dojo moms a beautiful day filled with love, appreciation, happiness, and well-deserved recognition. May you continue to be blessed with strength, good health, and endless joy.

With love and gratitude,
From all of us at Goshin-Do Karate Dojo ❤️🥋

Today, we proudly celebrate 40 years of excellence, discipline, and tradition at Goshin-Do Karate Dojo.

Goshin-Do is led by our President, Hanshi Anthony Sydney, Honbucho for the English-speaking Caribbean under Kuniba-Kai International—one of the largest Karate organizations in the world, led by Soke Kozo Kuniba and headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

A proud native of Trinidad & Tobago, Hanshi Sydney began his Karate journey in May 1974 and has now dedicated over 52 years to the art. His life’s work has gone far beyond teaching techniques—he has committed himself to shaping lives, instilling discipline, self-control, respect for authority, and building strong, confident individuals within our communities.

Since opening our doors on May 1, 1986 in St. James, Trinidad, Goshin-Do Karate Dojo has grown tremendously. What began as a single dojo with just a handful of students, has expanded into a strong and united family, with branches across Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Barbados, St. Lucia, and the United States (Louisiana & New Jersey).

Over the decades, we have had the privilege of training and mentoring thousands of students, guiding them not only in Karate, but in life—helping them become more focused, respectful, and well-rounded individuals.

To our parents, we extend our deepest gratitude. Thank you for your continued trust, support, and for choosing us as your preferred Dojo for your children. It is truly an honor that the Instructors of Goshin-Do Karate Dojo do not take for granted—to be entrusted with guiding, teaching, and leading your children on their Karate journeys. Your partnership and belief in what we do make all of this possible.

To our students—past and present—thank you for being part of this journey. Your dedication, growth, and spirit continue to inspire us every day.

As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we remain committed to upholding the values that have defined us for four decades and to continuing to build a legacy of excellence for generations to come.

40 Years Strong. One Dojo. One Family. One Path. 🥋✨

Congratulations to all of our students across our various Trinidad dojos on the successful completion of their first Promotional Examination for 2026, held last week from Wednesday to Saturday, April 8-11, 2026! 👏

Well done to our students from St. James, Coryal, Malabar and Tunapuna, who all demonstrated great effort, discipline, and progress throughout the examination. A very special congratulations to our students from our newest Branch Dojo in Sangre Grande — we are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication as you begin your journey with us.

We would also like to say thank you to all parents for your continued support of your children's karate journey — it truly makes a difference in each student’s development!

Let this achievement be a source of motivation and inspiration to keep training, stay focused, and continue striving for excellence. Keep pushing forward — this is only the beginning!

OSU!!
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Happy Easter from all of us at Goshin-Do Karate Dojo, International.

May your day be filled with joy, meaningful moments, and time spent with the people who matter most.​

Here’s to celebrating the season of renewal and new beginnings. 🙏🏽

Dear Parents, Students & Instructors,

It is with deep sorrow that I (on my behalf of my family) inform you of the passing of my beloved grandmother Angela Doreen (lovingly known by most as "Mummy Doy") - Hanshi Tony's mother. She passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Due to the Easter weekend, and some family flying in for her funeral - The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 9th at 12:00 PM, followed by the burial at Mucurapo Cemetery. As a result, I am so sorry to say that St. James classes & exams will be canceled on that day (Thursday 9th April). We sincerely hope you understand, and thank you in advance for that understanding during this difficult time for our family. The St. James students’ exam, originally scheduled for Thursday, will now be held on Saturday 11th April, from 9:00AM. If there are any students carded in St. James to grade who cannot make it on Saturday, Hanshi will conduct their examination the following week.

For those who knew my Grandma and would like to pay their respects, you are more than welcome to attend the funeral service.

Thank you all for your continued support, kindness, and understanding.

With gratitude,
Shihan Marisa Sydney on behalf of the Sydney Family
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To all our students writing the SEA exam today — we are so proud of you! 🌟
Take a deep breath, stay focused, and remember — you’ve got this! You are a warrior! 💫

Today in our Louisiana, USA branch - Ross Cockrell who is a former professional football cornerback in the NFL and Superbowl winner, visited our Dojo! Ross led the students in agility drills. They said the experience was both enjoyable and physically engaging. Thank you to Ross for sharing his time, knowledge and expertise with our students.

If you or anyone you know in Louisiana would like to learn Karate, give Shihan Kerry Andy Bissoon a call at +1337-991-6548. You are never too young or too old to learn Karate & Self-Defense! 🥋

Congratulations to our LOUISIANA students on their success in their first Promotional Examination for 2026! We are so proud of you all.

We also say a huge Thank You to their Instructor, Shihan Kerry Bissoon and their parents for supporting them in their Karate journey. 👏👏👏

If you or anyone you know in Louisiana would like to learn Karate, give Shihan Kerry Andy Bissoon a call at +1337-991-6548. You are never too young or too old to learn Karate & Self-Defense! 🥋

Congratulations to these dedicated students on earning their well-deserved promotions! 🥋👏
Your hard work, discipline, and perseverance have paid off. Each belt represents more than just a rank—it reflects the time, effort, and commitment you’ve put into improving yourselves both on and off the mat. Watching your progress, confidence, and character grow is what martial arts is all about.
Keep training hard, stay humble, and continue striving to be better every day. This is just another step in your martial arts journey, and the future is bright for all of you.
We are proud of each and every one of you! OSS! 💪🥋

Congratulations to our GUYANA Students on passing their first Karate Promotional Examination for 2026!

Twenty-five students were promoted yesterday by our President, Hanshi Anthony Sydney. The Examination was held on Saturday 14 March, 2026. Also present were two of our Instructors, Shihan Marisa Sydney-Darville and Sensei Daeland Sydney who had the opportunity to meet the students and be a part of the Examination.

These kids have worked so hard, and we are very proud of all of them! We also say a huge Thank You to their Instructors Shihan-Dai Jermaine Chapman, Sensei Chris Rai, Sempai Kenesia Best and their parents for supporting them in their Karate journey. 👏👏👏

Classes at our Guyana Dojo are held two days per week at multiple locations, with our Guyana Headquarters being the Good Hope Secondary School located in Good Hope East Coast Demerara, Guyana.

If you or anyone you know in Guyana would like to learn Karate, give Shihan-Dai Jermaine Chapman a call at +1592-699-6037. You are never too young or too old to learn Karate & Self-Defense! 🥋

🎉 Happy New Year to our Goshin-Do Karate Dojo International and Kuniba-Kai family—students, friends, Instructors, and parents alike! Here’s to a strong, focused, and inspiring year ahead. Wishing you a year of growth, strength, and success. 🥋✨