Yushinkai Canada Goju Karate Dojo Formed and established in 1982 by Ken J Harris Renshi, the Yushinkai Karate Dojo continues to promote and study the traditional art of Goju-ryu (hard / soft style) Karate (empty hand) as taught by the legendary William (Bill) Hind, Kyoshi, of Toronto, Ontario Canada. Since its conception, the Yushinkai Karate Dojo has held membership with the Canada Goju Karate Association (CGKA) in which registered students proudly wear the association’s trademark, the White Dragon crest. Since 1990, the Yushinkai Karate Dojo has been directed by, Steven M Lynch Sensei, who currently holds a 4th degree black belt respectfully with the Canada Goju Karate Association. The Yushinkai Karate Dojo is dedicated in providing quality instruction to young and mature alike in the disciplines of Karate (empty hand), Kobudo (weaponry), Kyusho Jitsu (pressure point fighting) and Tuite (grappling hand) in the tradition of Naha Ryu Kyu Kempo (Goju-ryu). Sensei Lynch’ twenty-plus years in the martial arts and experience, ensures quality instruction in the way of the martial path. The Meaning of Yushinkai Yushinkai, depending on the kanji used to describe it, can be translated to mean “Friendly Heart Group” or “Brave Heart Group”. Sensei Lynch adopted the name “Yushinkai” to reflect his deep feelings to the true purpose of Karate-do training. In the dojo, one learns to be kind (friendly) to others but hard (brave) on themselves in their training to promote growth in mind, body and spirit (character). In traditional Karate-do, it is very important to respect your fellow man. It is equally important when training your self to endure the training and continuously strive for improvement and betterment of the self. It is the hope of the Yushinkai to promote these virtues through these training ideologies to the student, which will reflect and contribute positively to society. The name “Yushinkai” was inspired by a group of Karate-ka Sensei Lynch met while stationed in Tokyo, Japan. Sensei Lynch was invited to train at a Goju-kai Karate dojo led by Yaguchi Sensei. This particular group was known as Yushinkai and upon explanation of the name, it was clear to Sensei Lynch the word had a profound place within his perception of Karate-do. As time went on, a friendship flourished between Sensei Lynch and the Gokju-kai. When it was time to return home, a conflict overcame Sensei Lynch. He was happy to go home to his family and friends, but was uneasy with leaving his Goju-kai brothers behind. Upon later business travels to Tokyo, Sensei Lynch continued to drop in to his new friends for training. It was evident that they had missed Sensei Lynch as well. Out of respect of friendship, Sensei Lynch decided to name his dojo Yushinkai. Although there is no official affiliation between the Tokyo dojo and Sensei Lynch’ dojo, there is and always will be an affiliation in the spirit of brotherhood.