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Goju-Ryu is a close-range self-defence system characterized by circular blocks, joint manipulations and kicking techniques to lower body targets. Dynamic tension and breathing are major elements in its training, incorporated in many of the kata.

The Different Parts Of Karate

 

 

 

Kihon

Kihon is the practice of the basic moves in Karate.

 

More information can be found on the Kihon page.

 

Goju-Ryu Katas

Katas are a sequence of pre-defined movements that include the attack and defence against one or more imaginary attackers. They are practised alone to perfect the movements and to learn how to move more efficiently. Many katas contain karate techniques that are not obvious to an onlooker (and sometimes not even to the student performing the kata). The practical application of the katas is called Bunkai. Katas and their applications are an integral part of the grading system. There are twelve katas in the Okinawan Goju-Ryu Kata List

 

More information about katas can be found on the Katas page.

Kumite

Kumite incorporates several forms of fighting.

Ipon kumite is one step fighting with six set attacks with the defending students demonstrating their expanding knowledge of techniques to defend themselves.

Roundori is play fighting, that is working with your partner to develop good fighting practice.

Ju-kumite is full contact fighting to over come your opponent. This form of fighting is usually only seen at senior gradings.