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HISTORY OF  GOJU RYU KYOKAI

TRADITIONAL ART FOR THE MODERN WORLD
Goju Ryu Kyokai is an association founded by practitioners of authentic Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do, headed by Chief Instructor Sensei Simon Golland. We preserve the practice of traditional kata, bunkai and unique training methods passed down from our predecessors. We also develop new applications and training drills based on the traditional methods, for use in modern day situations. As society evolves, so must our fighting art.

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise; seek what they sought.” 
― Matsuo Bashō

Goju Ryu is a non-sport discipline practised for real self defence situations, health, longevity and self discovery. The by-product of this is a complete self defence system using grappling, punching, kicking, knee & elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques. Emphasis is on close-combat defence, delivering quick response finishing techniques via strikes, manipulation of joints and vital points, strangulation, throwing techniques and ground fighting. The system teaches many important foundations such as generating power, grounding, tension/relaxation, correct breathing techniques, body conditioning and body evasion.


OUR NAME
'Goju Ryu Kyokai' translates as 'Hard/soft Style Association'.

剛 Go - hard, refers to attacks, conditioning, strength
柔 Ju - gentle, flexible, pliable or yielding
流 Ryu - style, form, way, manner 
協会 Kyokai - association


THE TIGER/CRANE EMBLEM
The Goju Ryu Kyokai badge represents the balance of hard and soft shown by a white crane and black tiger. 
Practitioners of White Crane and Tiger Fist forms, which can be traced back to the Shaolin temple, are believed to have influenced Chojun Miyagi. These influences can be found amoungst the tough conditioning and pliable circular principles of Goju Ryu.
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