The Art of Karate
About Okinawa Gojo Ryu Karate
The system of Goju Ryu was shaped out of Naha-te by Grand Master Kanryo Higaonna. His successor, Master Chojun Miyagi, developed Goju Ryu further and is credited for being the founder of Goju Ryu as a formal system, especially after officially naming the system. There are many interpretations of the name Goju Ryu – Go-meaning “Hard” and Ju-meaning “Soft” – this implying a strong Character plus physical strength in balance with a gentle nature with physical flexibility and agility.
The Benefits of Karate
- Self Confidence
- Respect
- Self Control
- Co-ordination
- Discipline
- Friendship
- Humility
- Self Defence
Katas
| Heishu-Kata and Kaishu-Kata | Explanation between the types of Kata |
| Kata, Bunkai and Kumite | Explanation about the Parts of Karate |
List of Katas
| Sanchin | Three Battles |
| Tensho | Rotating Palms |
| Gekki Sai Dai Ichi | Attack and Destroy, Introduction Kata No. 1 |
| Gekki Sai Dai Ni | Attack and Destroy, Introduction Kata No. 2 |
| Saifa | To Smash and Tear to Pieces |
| Seiyunchin | To Grasp and Unbalance |
| Shisochin | Four Gates or Four Directions of Conflict |
| Sanseiru | 36 Hands |
| Seipai | 18 Hands |
| Kururunfa | Holding Ground |
| Seisan | 13 Hands |
| Suparinpei (Pechurin) | 108 Hands |
