Gō, which means hard, refers to closed hand techniques or straight linear attacks; jū, which means soft, refers to open hand techniques and circular movements.

Oct 20, 2021 · I will be taking you through the different nuances of Goju-Ryu karate by tracing its history, katas, techniques, belt system and other features. So, let's dive right in!

It takes many years to truly digest and understand the full potential of a kata, but we hope our videos will help you on your journey to understanding traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu.

He was the first of the Okinawan masters to name his art. Although he named his art GoJu Ryu, he seldom used the name nor did he raise any signs using it. Though there are much deeper meanings, …

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The Goju-ryu Bujutsukan is an organization authorized to carry on Goju-ryu, which was passed down through Okinawa. We are dedicated to its preservation and carrying on its traditions through the …

Seisan is an extremely important Kata in Goju-Ryu and many hours should be given to its practice. It has a wealth of knowledge and information contained within it. Seisan epitomizes both the “go” and …

Jul 21, 2025 · Goju-ryu is a karate style from Okinawa, one of Japan’s Ryukyu Islands. It was founded by Chojun Miyagi in 1930, but its roots go back to his master Higaonna Kanryo, creator of the Naha …

The following article discusses Goju-Ryu history from the times of Ryu Ryu Ko and Higashionna Kanryo Sensei to the latter half of this century. The main focus of the article is on the life and times of Miyagi …

Aug 14, 2025 · Goju Ryu karate is the oldest martial arts movement, so its influence is everywhere. Plus, it engages a unique style of go (hard) and ju (soft) karate and remains true to the founding principles …