Karate

Karate is a martial art which developed first in Okinawa, later Japan, and is now popular throughout the world

Karate must not be regarded as simply a technique for fighting. Karate is a way of life, the purpose of which is to enable the fullest of one’s potential, developing the mind, the body, and spirit.

Goju Ryu

Goju Ry is one of the four major styles of karate in popular practice today. The founder of Goju Ryu, Master Chojun Miyagi (1888-1953) entrusted the teaching of Goju Ryu in mainland Japan to Master Gogen Yamaguchi (1909-1989). Master Yamaguchi founded the All Japan Karate-do Goju-Kai in 1950 and promoted Goju-Kai throughout the world.

The meaning of goju is derived from two contrasting terms – Go (meaning hard) and Ju (meaning soft). Goju incorporates hard and soft techniques, making it a unique and effective style of karate.