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Goju-ryu Karate 剛柔流
Japan (Okinawa)East AsiaStrikingOkinawan / Japanese
'Hard–soft style'. Circular blocks, breath-controlled Sanchin, and close-range fighting rooted in Fujian Crane boxing.
Key characteristics
- Sanchin breathing
- Hojo undo conditioning
Forms & curriculum
- Sanchin
- Tensho
- Seiyunchin
- Suparinpei
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | Japan (Okinawa) |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1930 – Chojun Miyagi (teacher Kanryo Higaonna studied in Fuzhou) |
| Family | Okinawan / Japanese |
| Type | Striking |
Where to learn
- Japan Karate Association (JKA) – Tokyo, Japan
- IOGKF – Morio Higaonna – Okinawa, Japan
- Okinawa Karate Kaikan – Tomigusuku, Okinawa, Japan
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