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Goju-Ryu Karate
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Document | 1 K | 04-Oct-2006 | 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. |
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Goju-Ryu History
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Document | 3 K | 10-Apr-2004 | The historical progression of Goju ryu can be traced back to China and like Shorin ryu and Shotokan can define its modern roots in Okinawa. |
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Goju Ryu Badge
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Document | 1 K | 10-Apr-2004 | Heaven and earth are described as "kenkon" in Japanese. "Ken" indicates heaven and "kon" indicates earth. Heaven is shown as round and earth as square, symbolising the vastness of heaven and earth. Heaven relates to softness and earth to hardness. The badge expresses harmony of hardness and softness in nature - heaven and earth. |
Background image of Goju-Ryu Badge
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Image | 3 K | 10-Apr-2004 | |
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Dojo Etiquette
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Document | 4 K | 10-Apr-2004 | The dojo is a sacred place where we train ourselves physically and mentally. The students should respect the dojo and observe the following etiquette. |
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Rank and Grading
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Document | 1 K | 10-Apr-2004 | Coloured belts and rank are not a traditional part of Karate. They were introduced with the westernisation of Karate with the aim of providing tangible goals and thereby popularising Karate. IOGKFNZ oversees grading at IOGKFNZ affilliated dojos to provide consistent grading in-line with the IOGKF. |
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Goju Ryu Kata
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Document | 2 K | 10-Apr-2004 | Kata are sequences of pre-arranged movements and techniques. The true meaning and spirit of karate exist within the kata. |
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Master Roshi Sogen Sakiyama
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Image | 9 K | 12-Apr-2004 | |
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Zen and Karate
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Document | 4 K | 12-Apr-2004 | The following is a transcript of the speech made by Zen Master Roshi Sogen Sakiyama at the 1998 IOGKF Budo Sai in Okinawa. |
Terminology
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Folder | 12-Apr-2004 | The various Japanese words and phrases you are likely to encounter. | |
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Phrases has moved
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Document | 1 K | 22-May-2004 | Since our recent web site upgrade some of our content has moved. |
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Document | 1 K | 22-May-2004 | Since our recent web site upgrade some of our content has moved. |
3rd Thailand Gasshuku
