Gōjū-ryū (剛柔流), Japanese for "hard-soft style", is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. 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 · Goju-ryu Karate, a mixture of hard and soft techniques, is one of the main traditional Okinawan karate. The hard-soft technique of the art form comprises closed hand techniques which are hard and open hand techniques and circular movements which are soft.

At Double Dragon Institute Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, we are committed to teaching the art of karate to students of all ages and backgrounds. Our experienced instructors provide comprehensive training in traditional Japanese karate, helping each student reach their full potential.

Jul 25, 2023 · Goju-Ryu karate is a highly effective martial art. It is one of the main original Okinawan karate-styles, which are all known for being centered around efficiency and utility. But why is it good? And is it better than other karate forms or martial arts in general?

May 25, 2023 · This is a complete list of 12 Goju Ryu karate katas with videos of classic performances by many masters and champions in this karate style.

The International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) is the largest traditional Okinawan Karate organization in the world.

The International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) is one of the finest, traditional karate organizations in the world today. Under the leadership of Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura, 8th dan, the IOGKF is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do, which has been passed down to us in its ...

This is the official website of the Goju-ryu Bujustukan World Headquarters, an organization dedicated to the preservation and development of Goju-ryu as passed down and carried on by Tomoyuki Kato, Goju-ryu Bujutsukan Kancho.

From Shaolin temple and Chinese boxing origins, to the style of Naha-te, its further development into Okinawan Goju-ryu and the formation of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation, the history of our art spans hundreds of years.

Gōjū-ryū (剛柔流), Japanese for "hard-soft style", is one of the main traditional Okinawan styles of karate, featuring a combination of hard and soft techniques. Both principles, hard and soft, come from the famous martial arts book used by Okinawan masters during the 19th and 20th centuries, the Bubishi (Chinese: 武備志; pinyin: Wǔbèi Zhì).[1] .