The History of Goju Ryu Karate

This is the history of Goju Ryu Karate. Learn the origin of one of the main Karate styles to come out of Okinawa. Goju Ryu is the backbone of many Karate systems and in this episode we’ll look at the life of founder, Chojun Miyagi, the REAL Miyagi, as well as Gogen Yamaguchi, Seikichi Toguchi, Shinzato Jin’an, and other masters that trained under him. This video breaks down the history, the curriculum, and looks at the organizations that exist today. This is the History of Goju Ryu Karate.

◼️𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧! ◼
(exclusive episodes, behind the scenes, seminars)

Video Production by Fade 2 Black Productions, Inc.

#gojuryu
#okinawankarate
#miyagi

[camiloiribarren]

I am now happy to see one of the three original karate styles of Okinawa and, as a Goju Ryu practitioner, this makes me happy to so much exposure about the history, the techniques and the impact it has in the history of martial arts. This art has actually built me to be healthier, see more in martial arts and return to continue my training after a 10 years hiatus. Thank you so much for this

[artinhjollder]

Goju-Ryu is definitely the most profound, brutal and practical tradition of Karate. I experienced (a specific version of ) Shurite through practicing Shito-Ryu which is perhaps the most comprehensive style and then went for full-contact sparring in Kyokushin and Muay Thai but it never felt the same, as rooted and deadly as in Goju-Ryu.

[jeffreyrawlins]

As a Goju Ryu practitioner, I appreciate this! Superb video.

[belikewater]

As a Kyokushin practitioner I’m delighted to see such a detailed documentary on one of the core styles that my art is based on. Thank you, OSU

[dakentaijutsu]

I been waiting for this for a long time, and the wait was obviously worth it, being a Kyokushin practitioner!

[solartisticwindceltic]

Goju ryu is the style that inspired and popularized the karate kid film/cobra kai series and it is also the father of kyokushin

[thomaswhite]

Finally someone used a correct description for kata, thank you. Kata are the novels to all karate ! The book to the martial arts when written knowledge was not available or even outlawed.✊

[dennisrivera]

Outstanding Documentary. In my 50 yrs practicing Goju Ryu this has been a very complete and explicit details of the history of the Art that i Love very much. Lots of respect for the time that you took to complete this project. Oss

[kevionrogers]

Learning hojo undo and drills are traditionally the first things you get competent in before you learn the first kata sanshin, tensho, naifanchi, gekisai dai ichi, gekisai dai ni, seisan... My lineage was first from USA Goju Ryu then switched to Okinawan Goju Ryu after I got into more kickboxing I switched to a lineage derived from World Oyama Kyokushin.

[Weeble]

38 years old and starting my first lesson in Goju Ryu Karate today. Wish me luck^^

[stayhomehub]

I got my black belt a few years ago, and seeing this makes me happy. I saw the first 30 seconds and immediately got up excited because I knew those Katas lol

[dwightdhansen]

Awesome video!!!

I study Isshin Ryu & while I wouldn't not call it an off-shoot of Goju Ryu it is one of the foundations of that style.
Our Seiunchin, while quite a bit different, is from Miyagi. Our Sanchin as well.

It mind boggling that the dojo has this lineage.
Chōjun Miyagi/Chōtoku Kyan/Motobu Chōki -> Tatsuo Shimabuku -> Sherman Harrill/John Kerker -> my attempt at replicating the knowledge available to me.

I especially liked your description of Kata. That is how it is taught to me.

[Liam]

I really enjoyed learning more about Goju 😃 I'm currently training in Krav Maga Global. But out of the previous martial arts I've trained in (Kickboxing, Goju Ryu Karate, Taiho Jitsu and Judo), I would say Goju is my second favourite martial arts so far, along side Krav Maga. Even though my main goal has always been self defense, and Krav Maga has filled that gap for me, I feel Goju has given me a good understanding in body mechanics. And I really enjoyed learning about joint locks.

[salvatoreplacidoplumari]

what a beautiful video about the honorable art of Go-Ju-Ryu!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽


Thank you Daniel!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[furrybogard]

Master practioners of the art are a perfect description of what I believe martial arts are truly about. People always say 'Yeah, but how would they do in the octagon?' But to me it's about bettering oneself and surpassing limitations. All forms have people who perform amazing feats for a human being which are only attained through hard work, discipline, and patience. To me, it's all about self-improvement and can be utilized for everything in life. Yes, you learn to defend yourself. But I believe there's far more to it

[mizukarate]

The best part of Goju is the philosophy and how it is applied. This is why you see similar characteristics as well as interesting variation.

[FirstDan]

I'm a sucker for karate books, so naturally I just bought Johnpaul Williams' book. I'd never heard of him until now, but i hope to learn lots more.
Really pleased to see the rules of kata from Toguchi's second book. It was a revelation to read.

Thank you for the fantastic video.
I hope one day you can do a video on Ameri Do Te. ;-)

[matiascruz]

I can't believe how detailed and cared this video is, truly a Karate-do inspired action. My Best regards and admiration

[Lonewolfnocub]

This video is from a year ago. But I wanted to express my appreciation in learning Karate's History. Most notably that many Teachers sought to learn Chinese Kung Fu, and came back with something work with on their own. Learning that that Goju Ryu is more close quartered in combat much like the Style of Kung Fu I practice today. We also have "Sequences" for Combat Application, or Kata as it is know in Karate and we Spar using those Sequences, not sure who keeps snuffing Kata's, but doing so to me means you are not learning the techniques required to be applied in sparring and combat, or your just lazy. I was a Shotokan Student in my early twenties thus I understand that school of thought as well. Keep up the outstanding work in keeping all these Schools History alive. I really enjoyed this video.

[Uncle_Tijikun]

Great video! Will definitely pick up the book ❤️

Gōjū Ryu is an amazing style and I was blessedly with the chance of studying it with two great teachers back in Italy, whose teachings I am still developing upon now that I live in Scotland