Goju ryu was developed by Chojun Miyagi, who was born in 1988.He took
the name from a chinese text called "bubishi" which explains the eight
precepts which make up the training in this style of martial art.
The precepts teach the student that all of our capabilities will be
dicovered throughout our training. Goju ryu is a martial arts style
based on opposites such as hard and soft or circular and straight.In
goju ryu, you will practice the art of close battle and focusing your
attacks on your opponents weaknesses.
The first technique to learn is blocking; once you know how to block
you can then attack. Goju ryu blocking techniques can range from fast
and furious to slow and soft. The many standing positions in goju ryu
are defined by the angle the body which is relative to a horizontal
plane. The way you hold your body is very important; as many positions
come from the natural positions of animals.
When learning goju ryu it is vital to learn the basics first and more
advanced skills when you're ready. At this point you can then start
learning more advanced kata....

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