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North Lakes Welcomes a Queensland First: Traditional Tuition

Archery Skirmish GRKK (Goju Ryu Karate-do Kyōkai) is a new association within the karate culture of Queensland. Although the association was

only formed in 2017, it is a registered member of Martial Arts Australia the
After incredible success in other states of Australia and overseas, the phenomenon leading nation association. GRKK’s roots in Queensland go back to 1980, when “Age is not a barrier,
that is Archery Skirmish has arrived in North Lakes. Sensei Wayne Johnson pioneered the establishment of the first Goju Karate club do it, enjoy it and
XFire Games brings the sport played with bows and soft-tipped arrows to North in Strathpine followed by clubs in Redcliffe, Samford, Logan City, Collinsville, get healthier whilst
Lakes, as part of their mobile games offering and as part of a brand new Caboolture and North Solomon Islands and was appointed chief/senior Instructor learning karate!”
Archery Skirmish Members’ League. for Queensland.
XFire Games Owner-Operator, Brendan Ellwood, said the sport could Chief Instructor Sensei Johnson 4th Dan has over 47 years in Goju karate and martial
best be described as a mix of dodgeball and paintball – with the arts started training at the age of 8 years old. As a former competitor, representing at
obvious addition of bows and soft-tip arrows – and was sure to be state, national and international levels, he also has held positions as a judge, referee and
as much of a hit here as it has already proven worldwide. coach and has developed an extensive understanding and knowledge of karate.
If you are looking to improve your fitness, hand eye GRKK Association’s philosophy is:
coordination and agility, this new sport is definitely for To teach in a manner that enables all members to train and progress at their own pace and ability,
you. regardless of age or physical restrictions. GRKK is the combination of both schools of traditional
“An Archery Skirmish game is played dodgeball Japanese and Okinawian Goju Ryū Karate styles. By incorporating these training methods it give a
style, with a team at either end of the field, and deeper and more holistic understanding of the Goju Ryu system enabling you to train and progress
a pile of arrows in the middle waiting to be at your own pace to the best of your ability.
collected and fired,” said Mr Ellwood. To return to traditional training as applied self defence rather than a sport. GRKK uses modern
“Archery has really been on trend for the last decade training practices which have developed over the years to minimise stress or injury allowing you to
or so with the popularity of movies like Lord of the Rings train safely.
and the Hunger Games; and unlike traditional archery that To develop both the body and mind. GRKK improves your mental health by decreasing stress
focuses on hitting a stationary target, Archery Skirmish allows through controlled breathing, exercise and mindfulness culminating in improved focus and mental
people to safely fire at opposing players, so they can really channel alertness. Training builds physical strength and develops coordination. This progress and personal
their inner Katniss,” Mr Ellwood said. discipline results in increased confidence and self esteem.
In addition to the Members League, XFire Games has a mobile Archery Goju Ryu Karate-do Kyōkai aims to instruct both juniors (from 5 years old) and adults in the practice
Skirmish field for private functions, events and parties. of traditional karate-do, whilst making it relevant to each member and to instigate supportive
The North Lakes Archery Skirmish League is open to beginners 15yrs and older, training methods to create an atmosphere within the club where members can develop individually
right through to the more experienced archers. Spectators are welcome to come whilst increases confidence through a sense of achievement and success.
down and watch games being played and cheer friends and family on, so gather
your mates and join the XFire Games’ Mixed Archery Skirmish League!
The Leagues official matches are played fortnightly on Saturdays until the end of school
term where the Winners at the top of the table will playoff for the Season Championship.
Registrations for the Archery Skirmish are ongoing throughout the Mixed League season. You can
register either as an individual/part team or as a squad (5 or more players).
Venue: Matchpoint Tennis Facilty, Joyner Circuit North Lakes 4509

Head over to the website for more details and to register - www.xfg.com.au/league

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