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1968
Goju-ryu karate was introduced in Singapore and classes were conducted at Chinese YMCA in Palmer Road with Sensei H. Maekawa as its first Chief Instructor. Under Sensei Maekawa's instructorship, Singapore national team gained the second spot in the Asian Pacific Karate Championship in 1973.
1974
Sensei Horiuchi took over from Sensei Maekawa who returned to Japan. Sensei Horiuchi was credited for training senior black belters to eventually take over from him and aslo upgrading the competition standard to international level. Sensei Hui Yew Kok subsequently took over as Chief Instructor.
1987
Organised the first Goju-kai Karatedo International Tournament outside Japan, and is a registered affiliate of All Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai.
1998
Resignation of local Chief Instructor Sensei Hui Yew Kok. Formation of Singapore Scout Goju-ryu Karatedo Club in partnership with the Singapore Scout Association.
2001
The Singapore Scout Goju-ryu Karatedo Club was dissolved. This led to the club regrouping under Zenshinren Gojuryu Association. Richard Yong continues to be the liaison officer for JKF-Gojukai in Singapore.
2003
Doshinkan and Goju-ryu karatedo Association Singapore was established.Zenshinren Karatedo Association, Doshinkan and Goju-ryu karatedo Association continue to be affiliated to JKF Gojukai.
2007
Chan Tien Seng was appointed the Liaison Officer for JKF Gojukai in Singapore.