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Goju-Ryu Karate-DoThe Martial Art for the Soul

José Vidal de Sousa

“True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice."

Gichin Funakoshi

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Goju-ryu Karate-doWhat it is

GO(Hard)

JU(Soft)

RYU(Style)

KARA(Empty)

TE(Hand)

Goju-Ryu Karate-do is one of the main traditional Okinawan martial-arts. As the name implies, it lies on a combination of both hard and soft moves.

Stands for a philosophy of controlled, effective and flexible self-reliability, to be used in combat situations but also to apply in overcoming the difficulties in life.

DO(Way)


Early History of Karate

Kanryo Higaonna

In 1873 a martial arts master by the name of Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1916) traveled to Fuzhou, in China. There he studied under the teachings of Ryu Ryu Ko, a great master of the art of Whooping Crane Kung Fu.

In 1882, Higaonna returned to Okinawa. He then began teaching a new martial arts style, one that comprised both his knowledge of the Okinawan styles with the martial arts he learned in China.


Early History of Karate

Kanryo Higaonna

In 1873 a martial arts master by the name of Kanryo Higaonna (1853-1916) traveled to Fuzhou, in China. There he studied under the teachings of Ryu Ryu Ko, a great master of the art of Whooping Crane Kung Fu.

In 1882, Higaonna returned to Okinawa. He then began teaching a new martial arts style, one that comprised both his knowledge of the Okinawan styles with the martial arts he learned in China.

Higaonna’s best student was Chojun Miyagi (1885-1953). Miyagi also traveled to China to study martial arts, just as his

master did, bringing his knowledge back to Japan where he began to refine the

martial arts he and his students practiced.

In 1930, at a nationwide martial arts showcase in Tokyo, a demonstrator asked Miyagi’s number one student what martial art he was there displaying. When that apprentice returned to

Okinawa and told that to his master, Miyagi realized it was time to name the art: he called it Goju-Ryu.

Chojun Miyagi


Key tenets of Goju-Ryu

Main Goals

Goals1. Achieve Self Defense reliability

2. Achieve ultimate dignity and nobility of spirit

Core Values

1. Your mind is one with the earth and the sky2. Your blood flows shall follow the moon and the sun movements.3. You shall inhale and exhale in a both hard and soft manner.4. Act on time and be able to predict change.5. Your moves are performed inconsciously6. Your feet shall move in al directions, jointly or separately.7. Your eyes shall not miss any movement.8. Your ears will capture a sound coming from any direction.

The 8 Principles of Bubishi


What makes Goju-Ryu different from other Karate styles?

1Goju-ryu strongly emphasizes counterattacking the opponents with soft moves on hard parts, and with hard moves on soft parts - for example, striking the head with the open hand



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Goju-ryu strongly emphasizes counterattacking the opponents with soft moves on hard parts, and with hard moves on soft parts - for example, striking the head with the open hand

Goju-ryu deeply focuses on breathing control techniques and on leveraging breathing towards power-based moves



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Goju-ryu is mainly a close ranged style, as it was specially developed to be fought in quite small places. Other styles, like Shotokan, were developed to be fought on open spaces



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Goju-ryu is mainly a close ranged style, as it was specially developed to be fought in quite small places. Other styles, like Shotokan, were developed to be fought on open spaces

Goju-ryu is the only Karate style that has not yet been “sportified”, which makes it the most traditional style nowadays.


The 6 main Symbols of the art

5.The ceremony

The Dojo The Rei The Karategui

The LanguageThe GraduationThe Ceremony


Goju-ryu content structure

Low and sweep kicks

Short and circular moves

Focus on short-ranged combat

Balance between strength, flexibility

and breathing

Sound breathing (ibuki)

Combat field management

Katas Philosophy

Muscular Training


Goju-ryu content structure

Low and sweep kicks

Short and circular moves

Focus on short-ranged combat

Balance between strength, flexibility

and breathing

Sound breathing (ibuki)

Combat field management

Katas Philosophy

Muscular Training

What is a Kata?


Katas are the main pillar of Goju-Ryu

A Kata is a set sequence of karate moves organized into a pre-arranged fight against imaginary opponents. A kata is not intended to be a simulated fight, but rather the perfect guide of movements and flows from one movement to another.

Apart from techniques, training Katas is the best way to improve speed, agility, movement coordination and breathing control.

What is a Kata?

Katas are the result of centuries of knowledge and training, and are the Maps of any Karate Practicioner


Kata Seiunchin, by Master Robin HaynesCombining breathing control with both hard and soft moves


Health Benefits

1. Improved breathing and lungs normal functioning

2. Enhanced stamina3. Stronger muscle structure and better

injury prevention4. Improved movements coordination5. Better knowledge of my body potential

and limits6. Straighter body standing posture

Why do I keep practicing Goju-Ryu?


Why do I keep practicing Goju-Ryu?

Health Benefits

1. Improved breathing and lungs normal functioning

2. Enhanced stamina3. Stronger muscle structure and better

injury prevention4. Improved movements coordination5. Better knowledge of my body potential

and limits6. Straighter body standing posture

Behavioural Benefits

1. Constant feeling of tranquility2. Improved focus and concentration3. Enhanced self-confidence and self-efficacy4. Bias to face challenges and dangers “face-

to-face”5. Sharpened strategic thinking6. Improved self-discipline


Practicing Goju-Ryu has been impacting my life since 2002

My first official record book (2002)

Helped me in building a balanced framework to both understand the world and enjoy my life.

Provided me with priceless skills and teachings that were key to my outstanding Academic Record since early secondary education

Taught me strong tenets of discipline, hard-work, mutual respect, and optimism, which are the great foundations of my short but prospective Professional Career

My first Karate record book


Education

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