Category: Goju-ryu

Oct 11 2023

Morio Higaonna

Filed under Budo, General, Goju-ryu, Traditional
October 11, 2023

I think that people start learning Karate with different goals in their minds. However, whatever style they choose, I believe the most important factor is a good instructor… also one must never forget that Karate is not only about fighting. Morio Higaonna It could be argued that no one has done more to popularise Okinawan …

Anichi Miyagi, Bakkies Laubscher, Chinyei Kinjo, Chojun Miyagi, Donn Draeger, Ei'ichi Miyazato, Eric Higaonna, Ernie Molyneux, Fumio Demura, Gary Spiers, Gosei Yamaguchi, Henrik Larsen, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hoshu Ikeda, IOGKF, James Rousseau, Joken Shima, Jorge Monteiro, Morio Higaonna, Nihon University, Okinawan, Osamu Ozawa, Saburo Higa, Shinkin Taira, Shuichi Aragaki, Takayuki Mikami, Takushoku University, Terry O'Neill, Teruo Chinen, teruyuki okazaki, Tetsuji Nakamura, TOGKF, Tomohiro Arashiro, Tsuntaka Shimabukuro, WUKO, Yuchoku Higa, Yukiyoshi Marutani

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Jul 26 2023

Gary Spiers

Filed under Budo, Bunkai, General, Goju-ryu
July 26, 2023

An instructor must instill the attitude… “My life is in jeopardy – I must finish this man (or men) here in now!” Gary Spiers A larger-than-life character, Gary Spiers was one of the earliest exponents of practical applied Karate in the United Kingdom. He was a no-nonsense martial artist who used Karate as a tool …

Brian Fitkin, Brian Waites, Ei'ichi Miyazato, EJ Harrison, Gary Spiers, Gogen Yamaguchi, Goshi Yamaguchi, Hamish Adam, Hirayasu Tamae, Hironori Ohtsuka, John Robertson, John Ryan, Manzo Iwata, Morio Higaonna, Motokasu Inoue, New Zealander, Ray Edler, Steve Cattle, Steve Morris, Steve Peck, Terry O'Neill, Ticky Donovan

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Jul 19 2023

Anthony Mirakian

Filed under General, Goju-ryu, Okinawan, Traditional
July 19, 2023

Unfortunately, much of the essence and spirit of traditional Karate has been lost. Since the advent of Karate championships, many practitioners are competing to win at any cost. This approach is not the traditional aim of Okinawan Goju–Ryu Karate-do. Anthony Mirakian A pioneer of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate in the United States, Anthony Mirakian was an …

Allen Steen, American, Armenian, Bruce Lee, Ed Parker, George Mattson, Jhoon Rhee, Meibukan, Meitoku Yagi, Pat Burleson, Robert Trias, Seikichi Toguchi, Shinken Taira, Tsutomu Ohshima

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Apr 22 2023

Damian Quintero

Filed under Competition, General, Goju-ryu, Kata
April 22, 2023

Karate has shaped me as a person. It has taught me certain values that I apply daily in my personal and professional life. Damian Quintero Nicknamed, ‘Kingtero‘, Damian has won more than 100 medals nationally and internationally. He has won medals at Olympic, World, and European levels. For over 20 years, he has been a …

Ali Sofuoglu, Antonio Diaz, Damian Quintero, Francisco Salazar, Ilja Smorguner, IOC, Jose Carbonell, Karate1, Lorenzo Marin, luca valdesi, Maria Torres, Miguel A Lopez, Ryo Kiyuna, Sandra Sanchez, Spanish, Vu Duch Minh Dack, WKF

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Apr 14 2023

Eiichi Miyazato

Filed under Budo, General, Goju-ryu, Okinawan, Traditional
April 14, 2023

Be mindful of your courtesy with humblenessTraining yourself considering physical strengthStudy and contrive seriouslyBe calm in mind and swift in actionTake care of yourselfLive a plain and simple lifeDo not be too proud of yourselfContinue training with patience and steadiness Eiichi Miyazato (Jundokan Dojo Kun) Known for his strong personality, Eiichi Miyazato was considered one …

Anichi Miyagi, Chojun Miyagi, Eiichi Miyazato, Eiko Miyazato, Jundokan, Kanryo Higaonna, Meitoku Yagi, Okinawan, Ryoichi Onaga, Seikichi Toguchi, Shoko Itokazu, Teruo Chinen, Yoshihiro Miyazato

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Apr 12 2023

Leo Lipinski

Filed under Budo, General, Goju-ryu, Shukokai, Traditional
April 12, 2023

I firmly believe that to learn to fight you must fight. So most of my basics are geared to fighting not the typical up and down movements you will see in most dojos. I use these for warm-up only and usually I dispense with this type of monotonous practice after about 15 minutes. Leo Lipinski …

Andy Sherry, Chojiro Tani, Chris Rowen, Chung Ta Chen, EKGB, ETKB, Gogen Yamaguchi, Goshi Yamaguchi, Hirayasu Tamae, Hironori Ohtsuka, JKF, Kinsley Johnson, Leo Lipinski, Manzo Iwata, Morio Higaonna, Motokasu Inoue, Rob Langworthy, Shigeru Egami, Shigeru Kimura, Shuji Tasaki, South African, Steve Arneil, Walter Seaton

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Feb 23 2023

Anichi Miyagi

Filed under Budo, General, Goju-ryu, Okinawan, Traditional
February 23, 2023

Largely known by many as the teacher of Morio Higaonna, Anichi Miyagi was one of Goju–Ryu founder, Chojun Miyagi’s last students. Dedicated to Chojun Miyagi, he tried to stay true to his master’s teachings. Anichi Miyagi was born on 9 February 1931, in Naha, Okinawa. He was the oldest of three boys. Between 1 April …

Anichi Miyagi, Chishin Bise, Chojun Miyagi, Eiichi Miyazato, IOGKF, Morio Higaonna, Okinawan, Ryuko Aragaki, Seikichi Gima, Shuichi Aragaki, Tetsuji Nakamura, Tokeshi Kako

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Feb 03 2023

Ernie Molyneux

Filed under General, Goju-ryu, Traditional
February 3, 2023

I think where we tend to miss out, is that the instructors themselves should have their own students pushing them. Your objective as an instructor is to push your students to a higher level, that’s even better than you are. But you shouldn’t be complacent and think, ‘I don’t have to train’. You should make …

Bakkies Laubscher, BGKA, EGKA, English, Ernie Molyneux, Henrik Larsen, IOGKF, James Rousseau, Kazuo Terauchi, Morio Higaonna, Paul Nolan, Peter Rousseau, Roy Flat, Tetsuji Nakamura, Tetsuo Yamagawa

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Jan 27 2023

James Rousseau

Filed under General, Goju-ryu, Okinawan, Traditional
January 27, 2023

Alongside Stan Schmidt, Len Barnes, and Hugh Thomas, James Rousseau, was a pioneer of Karate in South Africa. He is largely responsible for establishing Okinawan Goju-Ryu in Europe. A very good teacher, he has been described as making simple things interesting and difficult things seem easy. James McGill Rousseau was born on 4 July 1944 …

Antonio Moreira, BGKA, Blaise Mellise, Craig Nevitt, Dave Thompson, Donn Draeger, EGKA, Gary Weber, Henrieheta Sim, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hiroshi Shirai, Hugh Thomas, IOGKF, James Rousseau, JKA, John Boyle, Jose Campos, Keinosuke Enoeda, Kevin Nason, Len Barnes, Leonard Sim, Masatoshi Nakayama, Morio Higaonna, Paul Coleman, Paul Stiffle, Peter Rousseau, SAGA, South African, Stan Schmidt, Steve Thomson, Taiji Kase, Teruo Chinen, Tim Cooper

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Jan 25 2023

Yasuhiro Konishi

Filed under Budo, General, Goju-ryu, Okinawan, Shito-Ryu, Shotokan, Traditional
January 25, 2023

Karate aims to build character, improve human behaviour, and cultivate modesty. It does not, however, guarantee it. Yasuhiro Konishi One of the most outstanding, Japanese Karate Masters of the 20th century, Yasuhiro Konishi was already a top kendoka and Jujitsu practitioner when he began learning Karate. He recognised that Karate was a legitimate martial art …