Goju-Ryu Karate-Do

If you were directed to this Blog because of your interest in Goju-Ryu Karate-Do, or martial arts in general, as a means to better health and fitness, welcome. I would like to recommend three books which I have enjoyed and used as references during my study of Goju-Ryu as a student of the Goju-Kai Karate-Do USA organization.

In my view, the three must have books regarding Goju-Kai Karate-Do, Goju-Ryu of Japanese origin, are as follows:

The first two books to obtain are, The Fundametals of Goju-Ryu Karate, and Goju-Ryu Karate II, written by N. Gosei Yamaguchi, HANSHI, the eldest son of Master Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguchi. These two books provide comprehensive explanations, easy to follow clear and very precise photos, detailing all of the basic stances, blocks, strikes, kicks, basic movements, and the Fukyu Gata known as Kata Taikyoku Jodan, Chudan, Gedan, Kake-Uke and Mawashi-Uke. You are going to enjoy having these two books in your own library for quick reference during your study and practice of the basics of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do.

The third book to purchase is titled Goju Ryu Karate-Do Kyohan, by Master Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguchi, which provides 329 pages of invaluable information straight from the Master himself on such topics as the history of Goju-Ryu, the basics of Karate-Do, along with complete explanations of some of the upper level Katas known as Tensho, Gekisai, Seinchin, Sanseiru and Seisan.
A fantastic section on the Kumite of Karate-Do is also included.

And remember, it was Master Gogen "The Cat" Yamaguchi himself, who introduced Jiyu Kumite (free fighting techniques) to the martial arts world in the early 1900s.

You are really going to enjoy having these three books in your own library. I use them as quick reference guides during my study of Goju-Ryu Karate-Do and refer to them on a weekly basis. There is a wealth of knowledge contained in them and I know you will find real value in having copies of your own.

All of the above books can be purchased through "Amazon.com" or ordered via your local book seller.

Good luck with your training and continued study of Goju-Ryu!