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What is Goju Ryu Karate?

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate emphasizes a wide range of karate techniques appropriate to all levels of training.

The traditional framework within which training is placed provides an environment that cultivates personal strengths.

Goju literally translated means hard/soft.

Go means physical hardness and strength of character.

Ju is the flowing techniques, flexibility and gentleness.

Ryu means style.


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