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 · Well, in this blog, I will be taking you through the different nuances of Goju-Ryu karate by tracing its history, katas, belt system and other features. So, without further ado, let’s …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

What is Goju? 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.

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 …