Located on Level 1 at the 'Laurimar Town Centre', Northern Goju Karate (NGK) offers coaching, tuition and education to students of all ages (from the age of 6 through adult) in traditional 'Goju' fashion with modern day influences.
Our aim is to continually help students progress effectively through their karate journey in an enjoyable atmosphere, whilst offering excellent knowledge in self defence strategies and techniques, and to motivate our students to aspire to greater accomplishments.
NGK prides itself on giving our students the best possible training in a friendly and caring environment.
Sensei Adrian Delia is the Chief Instructor of Northern Goju Karate and is a fully qualified 3rd Dan Black Belt Karate Instructor with 28 years karate experience and 22 years teaching experience. He is an NCAS Level 1 Coach (Nationally Recognised Coach, Accredited by the AKF), and has his Level 2 First Aid. He is also recognized as a certified coach by the MAA.
Sensei Adrian is praised for his high level of motivational, communication and technical skills in 'Karate', 'Arnis', and 'Ground Awareness', whilst creating a fun and exciting class environment for all to enjoy.
Sensei Adrian has instructed many students to the prestigious Black Belt grade, and higher levels, and has also trained many State and National Champions.
Sensei Adrian's aim is to pass on his karate knowledge and to continually help students progress effectively through their karate journey in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere, whilst offering excellent knowledge in self defence strategies and techniques, and to motivate our students to aspire to greater accomplishments in both karate and in their everyday lives.
Sensei Steven is a 3rd Dan Instructor at Northern Goju Karate and has a vast history with Goju, being lucky enough to have trained under Kyoshi Tino Ceberano's tutelage (Kyoshi Tino Ceberano studied under Gogen Yamaguchi, and was his successor, bringing Goju to Australia). Sensei Steven provides a world of knowledge and understanding to techniques and technical application. Anyone lucky enough to train with Sensei Steven will appreciate his attitude towards karate and being a karate-ka.
Due to personal committments, Sensei Steven moved to Canada in 2014, and will be missed by all who were privileged to train with him. Sensei Steven does keep in contact with Sensei Adrian Delia, is is always welcome back to the dojo when he returns to Melbourne to visit family and friends.
Sempai Mohamed is a 2nd Dan Instructor at Northern Goju Karate and has a great outlook on martial arts, the discipline martial arts brings, and an appreciation for the respect and honor associated with karate. He is also a qualidied Physio Therapist and has a great understanding of the human body.
Sempai Mohamed is dedicated to excellence and strives for the best always within himself and with every student he teaches, and we are sure that you will appreciate his time and instruction.
Sempai Justin is a 1st Dan Black Belt Instructor at Northern Goju Karate and is perfect example of what karate can offer to anyone who is willing to work hard.
Sempai Justin started his karate journey under Sensei Adrian's tutelage when he was 8 years old, and was faced with a physical disadvantage (dwarfism), but with hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a focus on what he needed to do to defend himself, Sempai Justin excelled in all aspects of training.
Sempai Justin has a great understanding of Goju Techniques and has great communication skills and patients. Sempai Justin is also a Secondary School teacher, hence his knowledge in passing on skills and knowledge is amazing. All who have trained under/with Sempai Justin appreciate all he has to offer.
Sempai Eireen is a 1st Dan Assistant Instructor at Northern Goju Karate, and always brings a smile to the class. She is a perfectionist and is dedicated to always doing her best.
Sempai Eireen is a serious Tournament contender and competitor, regularly taking home three 1st place trophies at each and every tournament she attends. Her Kata is faultless and executed with precision, and is enjoyable to watch. Her speed, timing and distance in sparring is brilliant.
Sempai Eireen is seen upon as an 'Idol' by many at the dojo and is recognised by all for her technical skill.
With more teaching experience, Sempai Eireen will become a fantastic Instructor.
Sempai Dennis is a Black Belt Assistant Instructor at Northern Goju Karate.
Sempai Dennis began his karate journey 26 years ago and was a fellow student to Sensei Adrian, training under their Instructor Sensei Terry Carberry, many years ago. Sensei Adrian and Sempai Dennis trained for almost 5 years together from 1990 onwards. Sempai Dennis actually begun his karate journey just one week before Sensei Adrian began undertaking his training, hence their training was essentially identical, except that Dennis spent many lessons in the naughty corner for misbehaving in class....good memories.
Sempai Dennis brings a wealth of knowledge with regards to perfection and correctness of techniques, ensuring the art of GOJU is always understood, practiced and reiterated.
Sempai Nathan is a Black Belt Assistant Instructor at Northern Goju Karate.
Sempai Nathan received his Black Belt in mid 2016. His enthusiasm and enjoyment in his personal training is easily visable when he takes warm-ups and helps students when teaching. Sempai Nathan is a true gentleman and his personality is a direct reflection of his teaching and his teaching skills.
Sempai Nathan is known for his great patients with younger students, and is a pleasure to have at the dojo.
