Gasshuku is the dojo's traditional summer break and occurs in August of every year. Most dojo around the world take this short break to prepare for the busy Autumn schedule.
Gasshuku is the traditional Summer holiday observed by dojo throughout the world. It serves as a time for the entire dojo to prepare for what is usually the busiest time of year: Autumn and Winter.
For Goju Karate, Gasshuku 2024 begins on Friday, August 16th, 2024, and continues to Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. No classes will be held, including LiveCast classes, and the dojo will be closed for all events during that time.
Regular classes resume on Wednesday, August 21st, 2024.
Gasshuku - Reflection and Training from Sensei
Please use this time to begin planning your Autumn training – Blackbelt Week will be upon us before you know it, and this Fall will bring seminars and the annual Tameshiwari Tournament as well.
As a helpful reminder, you can get up-to-date schedule changes on Today@Goju in the Class Schedule section. And a full calender of events is also available in the Dojo Calender section here.
