While Volume 1 introduces the stances, breathing, and foundational kihon of the art, Volume 2 of the legendary Traditional Karatedo Okinawa Goju Ryu series is where the snake’s coil tightens. This exclusive PDF, often circulated among advanced practitioners, is not a book for beginners. It is a technical blueprint for transitioning from a student of movement to a master of waza (technique) and kakie (sticky hands).
Digital copies open access to remote practitioners who do not have a local, high-ranking Goju Ryu instructor nearby. Copyright and Respect for Tradition
While covers the fundamentals (Kihon) and the iconic Kata Sanchin , Volume 2 is where the curriculum expands into the intermediate and advanced tiers of the system.
Founded by , Goju Ryu (the "Hard-Soft Style") is unique for its blend of linear, forceful strikes and circular, yielding blocks. While Volume 1 of most traditional series focuses on foundational stances (Dachi) and basic strikes (Tsuki), Volume 2 is where the system begins to breathe. It introduces the practitioner to the intricate relationship between breath control ( Ibuki ) and structural power. What’s Inside Volume 2?
The guide will be made available in PDF format, allowing for easy digital access and distribution. The PDF will include:
While a beginner could benefit from the introductory material, the book is best suited for intermediate to advanced practitioners. It delves into advanced katas like Saifa, Seiyunchin, and Shisochin, and covers complex concepts like Muchimi and Chinkuchi .
This is more than just a book; it is a comprehensive visual and theoretical guide to the advanced kata of the style.
Exclusive Excerpt from the PDF: “Do not block. Receive. Do not strike. Pierce. The Goju body is a spring; compression precedes explosion.”
Goju Ryu, which translates to "hard-soft style," was founded by Chojun Miyagi, a renowned Okinawan martial artist, in the early 20th century. Miyagi's master, Kanryo Higaonna, had introduced him to the traditional Okinawan martial art of Naha-te, which emphasized the development of internal power and techniques that harmonized hardness and softness. After years of intense training and research, Miyagi sensei refined his skills and created Goju Ryu, a style that seamlessly blended the hard and soft aspects of martial arts.
Kata is the blueprint of Goju Ryu. Volume 2 frequently provides step-by-step breakdowns of intermediate forms. These often include:
No other Goju Ryu PDF contains this section.
The "exclusive" nature of this text lies in Higaonna’s guiding philosophy: "Karate begins and ends with kata"