Goju-Ryu Karate-Do

Sensei Russ Costello is an outstanding GoJu instructor. I say this objectively, because I have trained for more than 40 years with other instructors. I remain totally faithful to Sensei Arakawa and Sensei Lee in Hawaii where I earned my 3rd dan many years ago. But I no longer live in Hawaii, and after a training hiatus of several years, I found Russ Costello, who helped me revive my GoJu spirit. Hes a walking encyclopedia of the history and meaning of GoJu Karate, and he readily shares his wisdom. In the dojo, he teaches with intense attention to detail and to the art form of GoJu. He took a keen interest in my progress, and I feel my kata and technique have improved immensely since Ive been training with him. Ive also noticed how he does the same with his other students. He cares sincerely about the well-being of his students, whether we are in or outside the dojo. If you have an interest in studying GoJu Karate, I strongly recommend you join our family!

Goju-Ryu is the best karate. It incorporates easy-to-understand and useable techniques that apply to all facets of life. It provides the complete body and mind training disciplines through functional application. It is also challenging and rewarding. More importantly, Sensei Russ Costello is the absolute best teacher!!!! I highly recommend him.

I absolutely love training with Russ Sensei. He is very patient and truly wants you to succeed. He believes in you when you dont and pushes you to learn and grow faster than you expect to. I have trained with many Senseis and Russ Sensei goes above and beyond what most Senseis teach their students. He has a strong passion and desire to teach Goju-Ryu and you will definitely learn more than the average student.

Russ Sensei teaches techniques in user friendly increments. yet comprehensive allowing for continued growth, and building week to week. His dedication and commitment was exciting, allowing for the inner confidence of practitioners to further develop. GoJu-Ryu Katate-Do combines disciplines beyond physicality, it is a mental training just as much as a full body workout.

I fully recommend anyone looking to engage in the martial arts to work with Russ Sensei as your Goju-Ryu instructor!

Russ Costello Sensei’s skill and knowledge of all aspects of Goju-Ryu is unparalleled. The workouts are demanding and practical, and his attention to and understanding of seemingly small details is phenomenal.

You will not find a more qualified teacher anywhere in the martial arts world.

Working with Sensei Russ is unparalleled. I have personally studied martial arts for 15+ Years and have yet to encounter anything close to the level of practice I have experienced with Shihan. I recommend this practice to anyone of any age looking to expand their physical, mental and spiritual awareness.