Ancient martial wisdom, modern martial application!
Pursue your goals of self-mastery and martial arts excellence with Goshu-ryu Aiki Jiu Jitsu Sunshine Coast Dojo.
Unique to Goshu-ryu Sunshine Coast, is your ability to access centuries-old ancient martial wisdom whilst training in relevant modern martial systems! So let go and start your martial arts journey with us today!
- GOSHU-RYU AIKI JIU JITSU – Learn the practical and internationally acclaimed martial arts system of choice used by the world’s biggest metropolitan police department: Tokyo Metropolitan Police (& Riot Squad)
- CARLOS MACHADO BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU – Furthermore, learn the contemporary ground fighting sport trained internationally by many of the world’s best combat sports athletes.
- SHINTO MUSO RYU – In addition, learn the ancient weapons systems of the Japanese samurai
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“The world needs better humans: confident, compassionate, comfortable with uncomfortability, less violent, and less self-absorbed. We develop these here!”
Ryan Slavin (Head Instructor at GRAJJ SunCoast)
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“Here at the Goshu-ryu Sunshine Coast Dojo we believe in community before everything, and service before self. We foster this here!”
Ryan Slavin (Head Instructor at GRAJJ SunCoast)
What we offer

Our dojo exhibits world-class standards, and has a lineage in each art directly connected to their origins. Additionally, we create unparalleled experiences that exceed students’ expectations. Eg. National seminars and international training tours.
Recent blog posts
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Looking back a few weeks ago at the newsletters from the Brisbane dojo I found evidence of my first aikido grading in November of 2012 – that seems like a long time ago, but I remember it pretty well – especially my woeful knee walking which I am sure must have resembled an inebriated penguin…
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The moment the black belt touches the gi for the first time represents only the beginning of your adventure in the martial art of Aikido Yoshinkan. I was never in a rush to complete my gradings and gain my brown or black belt. I felt that I wanted to take my time and make sure…
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You may have come across people questioning Aikido’s practicality in a ‘real’ situation. You might have seen comments on YouTube or someone you know saying, ‘Oh, Aikido is scripted and fake… but what if this happened… what if that happened… or, you need competition test yourself’. I often enjoy having these conversations with boxers, Tae…
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The collective nature of training in Japanese Budo You may have wondered (especially if you are new to the dojo) why we do things in certain ways, especially the warm-up (taiso). What I mean specifically with taiso is the way we count in unison and chant a response to the person leading warm-up. Well, this…
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By John DeVries We all understand that growth happens when we venture out of our comfort zone. Yet how often do we actively seek out the uncomfortable? Training in a martial art provides me with an opportunity to explore the uncomfortable. However, with close examination I train in a supportive community with likeminded people whom…
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