What is Nisei Goju Ryu karate?
What is Nisei Goju Ryu karate?
Updated May 17, 2018. Goju-ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate with an extensive history. The term Goju-ryu actually means “hard-soft style,” which refers to the closed hand techniques (hard) and open hand techniques and circular movements (soft) that comprise this martial art.
Does Goju Ryu karate use weapons?
they are the EKU (oar) KAMA (sickles) and NUNCHAKU, a pair of sticks connected by a chain or rope at one end.
How long does it take to get a black belt in Goju Ryu?
For juniors, it normally takes a minimum of three and a half years of constant training to win a Goju-Ryu black belt. For seniors (18 years and above) an exceptionally gifted student will gain their black belt in four years, but for most of us it takes longer.
What is the essence of Goju Ryu?
Kata
Kata is the essence and foundation of karate and it represents the accumulation of more than 1000 years of knowledge. Formed by numerous masters throughout the ages through dedicated training and research, the kata are like a map to guide us, and as such should never be changed or tampered with.”
Why did Okinawa ban weapons?
History. It is a popular story and common belief that Okinawan farming tools evolved into weapons due to restrictions placed upon the peasants by the Satsuma samurai clan when the island was made a part of Japan, which forbade them from carrying arms.
What is Goju ryu karate?
Respect, Integrity, Discipline. These are some of the qualities of Goju Ryu karate as taught by Jundokan International. “Go”, internally strong. “Ju”, externally gentle. Sensei Teruo Chinen exemplified the meaning of Goju Ryu throughout his life. United by our training under Sensei Chinen, we maintain his dedication to Goju Ryu.
Who is Grand Master Ruiz’s Sensei?
GM Ruiz’s only sensei was GM Peter George Urban (1944-2004) founder of USA Goju Ryu. In Grand Master Ruiz’s tenure a number of grand master have emerged from the Nisei Goju System. I will mentioned these masters that are in the photos below and the systems they founded.
Who is the Seiko Hanshi of the Nisei Goju system?
Bottom Row: In white ghi 3rd from left is Grand Master Wilfredo Roldan is the present Seiko Hanshi of the Nisei Goju System, 5th from left is Grand Master Chaka Zulu (ZuJitsu Ryu). I would like to wish them all, a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2014.
