Goju-ryu Karate, a mixture of hard and soft techniques, is one of the main traditional Okinawan karate. The hard-soft technique of the art form comprises closed hand techniques which are hard and open hand techniques and circular movements which are soft.

Goju Ryu karate style has only 12 katas in total. Though not as many as some other karate styles, quantity does not equal effectiveness or quality. Mastering a kata, even lower-level ones, and being able to use it effectively in actual combats, requires years of dedicated practice.

Until 1998, the only karate styles recognized as Koryu Bujutsu were newer styles founded in mainland Japan such as Wado Ryu and Itosu Ryu. Gōjū-ryū was the first style recognized by the NKK(Nippon Kobudo Kyokai), and Gōjū-ryū's official representative with the NKK was Morio Higaonna, and the organization he founded, the IOGKF was Gōjū ...

Main Elements of Goju-Ryu. Goju-Ryu Katas – Katas such as Gekisai Dai Ichi, Gekisai Dai Ni, Saifa, Seiyunchin, etc. Goju-Ryu Dojo Kun – Rules for behavior in the dojo and everyday life. Goju-Ryu Kata Meanings; Goju-Ryu Stances; Goju-Ryu Bunkai – Practical application of Goju-Ryu katas; Okinawa Rattle

Goju-Ryu Karate is a traditional style of Karate that was pioneered by Chōjun Miyagi Sensei. It translates to Hard-Soft style and requires dedicated and earnest practice to understand this principle which permeates throughout this Martial Art.