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Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do KenkyukaiJanuary 2013 Newsletter HistoryThere are many differences in the way that the Goju Ryu kata are performed among the numerous Goju Ryu teachers and organizations around the world. There are many reasons for these differences. However, there are really only two primary groups; pre WW-2 and …

Okinawan Goju Ryu Kenkyu KaiKATABy Steve Wilson-2015 Sanchin This kata is the core of Naha based karate styles. Sanchin is usually interpreted asThree-Battles, representing Mind, Body, and Spirit. However, it can also representThree Weaknesses; a weak body, a weak mind, and a weak spirit or will. Bypracticing Hojo Undo and …