The SGKA is a non-profit, self-governing body. The basis on which the SGKA is founded is that of a not-for-profit, co-operative society. All members contribute to the SGKA and consequently any profits are either re-invested or retained for reinvestment at the decision of the membership. The SGKA is structured as per the diagram below. The Membership is supported by the Management Team underpinned by support and guidance from the IOGKF. All committee members work on a voluntary and unsalaried basis. Both liability and benefit is shared amongst the entire membership. Team Members act on behalf of the membership and at their instruction, and cannot individually be held liable unless acting in their own interests and contrary to the wishes of the membership.


The management of the SGKA will be the responsibility of the Executive Committee, acting for and on behalf of the membership. Members of the Executive Committee will be elected at an Annual General Meeting. Nominations require a Proposer and Seconder, a vote will be taken if more than one candidate stands. Each office will be held for a period of 2 years, subject to election at the AGM.

The Executive Committee is made of 3 teams:

• Management Team
• Technical Team
• Health and Safety Team


The SGKA is a FOUNDER member of the IOGKF, our teachings and technical direction are directly passed onto us from Higaonna Sensei and the Executive and Technical Teams within the IOGKF.


Morio Higaonna Sensei 10th Dan Goju-Ryu Master IOGKF Chief Instructor