Traditional Goju Ryu Techniques DVD 1 by Goshi Yamaguchi

The Essence of Goju-Ryu Karate-do: A Harmony of Strength and Gentleness

Goju-Ryu Karate-do, as the name suggests, is structured by the natural principles of combining strength and gentleness. It adapts seamlessly to the opponent's movements with versatile and effortless techniques, transitioning fluidly from strength to gentleness and vice versa. Among the traditional schools of Karate, it is renowned for preserving the primal forms of powerful martial arts, rich with ancient martial traditions.

Established by the late Grandmaster Gogen Yamaguchi, also known as the "Karate Saint," the Goju-Ryu tradition techniques have been passed down to Goshi Yamaguchi, the current President of Nihon Karate-do Goju-kai. Over the years, he has further researched and developed these traditional techniques, resulting in this comprehensive collection.

Included Content:

Ceremonial Bows (REIHO)

Warm-Up Exercises:

• Chest Breathing Exercises
• Abdominal Breathing Exercises
• Reverse Abdominal Breathing Exercises

Basics (KIHON):

• Postures (Kamaekata)
• Stances (Tachikata)
• Base Steps (Motodachi Tenshin)
• Blocks (Ukekata)
• Punches, Strikes, Strikes (Tsukikata Uchikata Atekata)
• Kicks (Kerikata)
• Blocks, Punches, Kicks (Kihon kamae kihon kamae kihon)

Basic Movements:

• Basic Movements (continuing)
• Nekoashi Basic Movements (continuing)
• Shiho Movements (4 Direction movements)
• Happo Movements (8 Direction movements)
• Motodachi Taikyoku Movements (Base Steps)
• Kumite Basic Movements (Kumite Basic movements)
• Applied Movements (continuing) Kumite Basic movements (continuing)
• Applied Kumite training combination movements (Kumite training combination movements)

FUKYU KATA:

• Taikyoku (Taikyoku type - mixed)
• Gekisai Dai Ichi (First Gekisai)

KAISHU KATA:

• Saifa/Goju-Ho (Saifa/Goju-Ho)
• Seienchin/Goju-Ho (Seienchin/Goju-Ho)
• Sanseiru/Go Ho (Sanseiru/Go Ho)
• Sanseiru/Ju Ho (Sanseiru/Ju Ho)
• Shisochin/Go Ho (Shisochin/Go Ho)
• Shisochin/Seido Ho (Shisochin/Seido Ho)
• Seipai (Seipai)
• Seisan (Seisan)

Masters' Goju-Kai Kata "GENKAKU"

Traditional Goju-Ryu Kumite Techniques:

• Osae (Push away)
• Sukui (Scoop)
• Fumi (Step)
• Sabaki (Evasion)
• Ashi Barai (Foot Sweeps)
• Taoshi (Throws)

Featuring:

Goshi Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi Goshi) Born on September 28, 1942, in Shinkyō, Manchuria, as the third son of the founder Gogen Yamaguchi, originally named Hiroshi Yamaguchi. In 1950, he began formal Karate-do training at the Asakusa Sengoku Dojo under his father's guidance. Achieving his first, second, and third dan ranks in 1957, 1959, and 1962 respectively, he became an instructor. In 1963, he enrolled at the Nihon University College of Art's film department and spent a year teaching Karate-do at the American branch during his studies. After returning, he continued instructing at various Goju-kai branches and became the chief instructor at the headquarters dojo in 1969 upon graduation. As a certified instructor of the Goju-kai, the All Japan Karate-do Federation, and the Tokyo Karate Federation, he has traveled to over 40 countries as an international referee and instructor.

Upon the passing of his father, Gogen Yamaguchi, in 1990, he assumed the presidency of the All Japan Karate-do Goju-kai and concurrently became the international president of the International Karate-do Goju-kai, holding the titles of supreme instructor for both organizations. Continuing his father's legacy, he has dedicated himself to the promotion and development of Goju-Ryu Karate-do both domestically and internationally, tirelessly guiding the next generation.

Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Run time: 84 min.
SPD-1833