Gairinkai is the Association of the Outer Circle: a karate dojo in downtown Curitiba, open to anyone who wants to study the art with seriousness — at any age, body type or starting point.
Style
Goju Ryu
Sensei
Joetsu Narita
Lineage
Seigokan
Where
Downtown, Curitiba
The Dojo
外輪会
Karate-do wa rei ni hajimari, rei ni owaru.
Karate-Do begins with respect and ends with respect — this is where the dojo starts from.
Gairinkai was founded to welcome those who don't fit traditional molds, whether for philosophical, health or body-type reasons. Here, Karate-Do goes beyond technique: everyone trains, without distinction, seeking their own truth.
It is not a space without rules: it is a space where discipline is built through mutual respect — not through fear or imposition.
Karate respects the practitioner: it is the person who shapes the training, not the other way around.
Our Sensei
Lineage
5th Dan · Vice Director Seigokan Brazil — National Referee CBK
Narita Sensei leads the tatami with patience, seeing the potential in each student and helping them develop without judgment or comparison.
His journey in Goju Ryu began in 1984 in Rio de Janeiro under the guidance of Shihan Leonardo Carion, National Director of Seigokan in Brazil, whom he considers a father. Later, in Japan, he deepened his training with Shinsaku Murata and Seigo Tada Sensei, a direct disciple of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju Ryu.
As a Japanese Sensei and part of the Seigokan lineage, Narita preserves the traditional principles of Goju Ryu and passes them on to new generations with authenticity and clarity.
His direct experience of Japanese culture and martial discipline gives depth to his teaching, valuing respect, technique and the complete development of each practitioner.
Bringing this experience to the tatami, he adapts his teaching to the needs of his students without losing the martial essence, the tradition of Seigokan and the values that make Goju Ryu a path of continuous improvement.
“The star of Gairinkai is not the sensei — it is the concept of an open, inclusive and respectful space for everyone.”
Follow the Sensei
When & Where
時間
Beginners are welcome in any class. The first is on the dojo — a chance to meet the sensei, the tatami and the methodology, with no commitment.
+55 (41) 99733-0589
On the Tatami
Testimonials from students who train at Gairinkai.
“I am deeply grateful to Sensei Narita, who trained with several Japanese masters and brought the true spirit of the dojo. He does not focus only on competition, but on martial essence, discipline and tradition. It is an honor to walk this path.”
Diogo Cezar Ribas de Souza
Student since 2024 — 1st Dan Black Belt
“A welcoming, family-like environment with mutual respect and support in every training session. Sensei Narita is very wise — a true master!”
Aline Stolf
Student since 2024 — Green Belt
“I had given up on karate for many reasons, but at Gairinkai I feel I found not just a dojo but a true community. Sensei Narita helped me rediscover my passion for karate, focusing on technique, philosophy and mutual respect.”
Henrique Tomas Martins
Student since 2025 — Blue Belt
“Treinei por muitos anos com o Sensei Narita, além de grande mestre é uma pessoa muito atenciosa e acolhedora. Sempre aberto para dividir o seu conhecimento do Karatê e tirar dúvidas desse universo. As aulas são bem dinâmicas, trabalham muito a concentração, desenvolvimento pessoal, conhecimento teórico/prático, além do físico/motor.”
Guilherme Akio
Google review
“Treinar Karate aqui tem sido uma experiência incrível! O maior diferencial, sem dúvidas, é o nosso Sensei. O nível de conhecimento técnico e a bagagem de experiência que ele traz para cada treino transformam a dinâmica das aulas. Ele consegue transmitir a essência da arte marcial com muita clareza e respeito.”
Renato Caetano Fernandes
Google review
“O mestre Joetsu Narita tem um conhecimento formidável acerca do Karatê Goju-Ryu, domina as técnicas e aplicações dos movimentos, transmitindo com mestria. Sendo uma aula de cultura japonesa em conjunto com a aula de karatê.”
Eduardo Zaro
Google review
“Sensei de Karatê com conhecimento muito grande na arte e história, extremamente competente. Lugar hospitaleiro e familiar, muito bom mesmo, recomendo.”
Dr. Aurelio R.
Google review
“Tive a oportunidade de treinar nessa academia e as aulas são excelentes. Aprendi muito com os fundamentos do karatê e a didática do Narita Sensei é impecável! Recomendo!”
Samir Advíncula
Google review
“Narita sensei com muito conhecimento e experiência no karatê, indico para todas as idades.”
Manabu Yamanouchi
Google review
Public reviews from students and visitors on Gairinkai’s Google profile (originals in Portuguese).
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