When will membership applications be accepted?

Membership applications are being accepted now.

If I'm a member of a different organization, Goju or otherwise can I also be a member of the Kenkyukai?

Yes you can. There are no restrictions on organisational affiliation for those wishing to apply for regular membership of the Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate-do Kenkyu Kai. 

Do all members need to attain rank in the kenkyukai?

No, this is not necessary. The organisation is not focused on handing out rank. Rather we are focused on reseraching and further developing effective applications for the goju ryu kata. 

Can any student with a jundokan rank and with the approval of their sensei, have their rank replaced with one from the kenkyukai?

Yes 

Can anybody attend seminars?

Yes. There are no restrictions on seminar participation. 

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