Goju
Ryu Karate History, Goju Ryu Karate Tradition, Goju Ryu Karate
Philosophy
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At this time I would like to
congratulate you on your decision to pursue a career in Goju-Ryu
Karate and Kobudo. The American / Japanese & Okinawan
Goju-Ryu Karate & Kobudo
Federation was formed in 2000 with three decades in the
making. My wish for students and
members of this Federation Family is that they will not only
grow in their Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo technique, but also in
their personal and spiritual lives. We are seeking to develop
the body in conjunction with the mind and spirit. When one
has good physical health, mental clarity and personal happiness
you can be of benefit to your family, your country, and the
world around you.
Goju-Ryu Karate has great practical benefits and is a martial art that
provides a lifetime of fitness (body health), confidence, and
satisfaction. In time you will learn the Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo
techniques to make you, as is know in karate circles, "a fine
technician".
Grand Master Danny T.
Zaino
Following in the tradition of Gogen Yamaguchi we believe that Goju
means that we perform karate (empty hand) "Hard and Soft".
"Soft" while holding or moving into position, and "Hard"
when we strike a blow or block. Goju provides the alternate use of
relaxation and application of power. Relaxing to clear the mind, analyze
the aggressor or opponent, and power to counter any of the opponent's moves.
Kobudo is the study of weaponry (extension of the empty hand).
Although it is a part of this Goju-Ryu system it is studied as a separate
art with separate certification. Weapons studied and performed in this
Federation are: Traditional Okinawan - Bo, Jo, Or, Kama, Nuncahku,
Tonfa, Sai, and 2 man Bo Kata. Additional Traditional Weapons
- Sword, Butter Fly Knives, Deer Horne Knives, Cane, Fans, and Kubaton. Open
Weapons (used more for competition) - Bo, Kama, Nunchaku, Tonfa, and
Sword.
Through the American / Japanese & Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate & Kobuo
Federation, practitioners can obtain certification, progress through the
karate ranks, attend national karate seminars, and attend some of the world's
best events.
When you dedicate yourself to the study of Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo, you reap the great physical, spiritual and mental benefits that are part of its nature.
Sincerely,
Grandmaster Danny T. Zaino - Executive Director
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