| Goju ryu was developed by Chojun Miyagi, who was | | | | horizontal plane. The way you hold your body is very |
| born in 1988.He took the name from a chinese text | | | | important; as many positions come from the natural |
| called "bubishi" which explains the eight precepts which | | | | positions of animals. When learning goju ryu, it is vital to |
| make up the training in this style of martial art. The | | | | learn the basics first, and more advanced skills when |
| precepts teach the student that all of our capabilities | | | | you're ready. At this point, you can then start learning |
| will be dicovered throughout our training. Goju ryu is a | | | | more advanced kata. The art of controlling and |
| martial arts style based on opposites, such as hard | | | | attacking are the essence of Goju ryu. You must |
| and soft, or circular and straight.In goju ryu, you will | | | | control your opponent before you attack; if you do not, |
| practice the art of close battle and focusing your | | | | you will be unable to apply the techniques learned to |
| attacks on your opponent's weaknesses. The first | | | | defeat them. Once your opponent is under control, you |
| technique to learn is blocking; once you know how to | | | | can use one of several techniques to counterattack. |
| block, you can then attack. Goju ryu blocking | | | | Goju ryu's three phases of defeating your opponent |
| techniques can range from fast and furious to slow | | | | are:1) Control your opponent.2) Weaken your |
| and soft. The many standing positions in goju ryu are | | | | opponent.3) Defeat your opponent. This style of martial |
| defined by the angle the body which is relative to a | | | | art is excellent in self defence situations. |