Goshinkai
Formed in Perth, Western Australia in 2001 by members of the UWA and WA Budo clubs (Innaloo), the club was named Goshinkai from the Japanese characters 豪心会. The character 豪 (Go) means strength and also represents Australia. 心 (Shin) means spirit/heart and 会 (Kai) means group or association.
Our club motto is taken from the Japanese word 挑戦 (Chousen), which translates to "Challenge". Our challenge is to improve ourselves, to improve our kendo skills, to advance the standard of kendo in our club and in Western Australia in general, and to contribute to and advance kendo in Australia.
Contact Info
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Location:
Courtney Babb
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Curtin Stadium - B111
Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley WA 6102
Training Times
Monday: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Kids classes run from 5:30pm - 6:15pm during school term.
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Beginners classes run from 5:30pm - 6:30pm during March and August.
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Wednesday: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Senior Instructors
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Brian Brestovac - 6th Dan President
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Zafar Singham - 6th Dan
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Susan Bonar - 5th Dan
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Courtney Babb - 5th Dan​
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Brestovac sensei is the current head instructor of Goshinkai Kendo Club and began practicing kendo in 1977. He has been active in kendo at state, national and international levels.
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He is a five-time state individual champion, placed 2nd at the National Kendo Championships twice, and has represented Australia twice at the World Kendo Championship, once as vice-captain.
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