GOSHIN RYU KARATE ASSOCIATION - Key Persons


Shihan Richard Bradford

Job Titles:
  • Chief
  • Instructor
Dr Richard Bradford, 9th Dan Karate Master, started his martial arts training in 1959 in Judo, Jujitsu and boxing. In 1963, he formally started his Karate training and in 1966 started teaching the art. Shihan Bradford was the Austrailan Karate Federation National Coach from 1977-1993 and produced many champions, the most prestigious being World Heavyweight Champion Brian Peakal (1992), Australia's 1st ever senior male world title.