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Goju Ryu Karate Do: History, Philosophy and Techniques
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ISBN13: 9798268385410
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 4 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 4 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book reveals the secrets of the Goju Ryu Karate Do techniques, a very effective style of Japanese martial arts. It describes in detail the basic and advanced techniques of the school and contains information on the history, philosophy, and psychophysical aspects of Goju Ryu Karate Do.
The book contains more than 800 illustrations and a detailed description of the characteristics of the style techniques. It will be helpful to anyone studying martial arts.
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One. The fundamental techniques of Goju-Ryu Karate Do
Stances and Postures
Hand Techniques (Te waza)
Striking and Thrusting Techniques
Leg techniques
Kicking techniques (Geri waza)
Defense techniques
Blocking techniques (Uke waza)
Chapter Two. Goju-ryu kata
Gekisai dai ichi
Gekisai dai ni
Seiyunchin
Saifa
Sanchin
Tensho
Sanseiru
Shisochin
Seipai
Seisan
Kururunfa
Suparinpei
Chapter Three. Attack Techniques
Chapter Four. Defense and Counterattack Techniques
Chapter Five. Kakie
Conclusion
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Chapter One. The fundamental techniques of Goju-Ryu Karate Do
Stances and Postures
Hand Techniques (Te waza)
Striking and Thrusting Techniques
Leg techniques
Kicking techniques (Geri waza)
Defense techniques
Blocking techniques (Uke waza)
Chapter Two. Goju-ryu kata
Gekisai dai ichi
Gekisai dai ni
Seiyunchin
Saifa
Sanchin
Tensho
Sanseiru
Shisochin
Seipai
Seisan
Kururunfa
Suparinpei
Chapter Three. Attack Techniques
Chapter Four. Defense and Counterattack Techniques
Chapter Five. Kakie
Conclusion
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