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Shihan Manuel shares the following wisdom:

Remember these basic rules of Goju:

bulletEveryone Works
bulletNothing is Free
bulletAll Start at the Bottom
bulletBlock Soft / Strike Hard

As Grandmaster Peter Urban codified in his classic text, "The Karate Dojo":

bulletWe are proud to study the spirit of Goju
bulletWe shall practice courtesy
bulletWe shall be quick to seize opportunity
bulletWe shall always practice patience
bulletWe shall always keep the fighting spirit of Karate

We can indeed learn from the wisdom of others, foremost those honored sensei who have

blazed the trail before us.  Consider the following:

Dojo Kun from Sakugawa Tode:

bulletStrive for completion of character
bulletProtect the way of the truth
bulletFoster the spirit of effort
bulletRespect the principles of etiquette
bulletGuard against impetuous courage

 and codified by Shotokan Founder Gichin Funakoshi:

bulletSeek perfection of character
bulletBe Faithful
bulletEndeavor
bulletRespect others
bulletRefrain from violent behavior

 

Eight Poems of the Fists
 
Chojun Miyagi chose the name Goju Ryu from the third precept in this text.
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The mind is one with heaven and earth.
 
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The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun and the moon.
 
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The way of inhaling and exhaling is hardness and softness.
 
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Act in accordance with time and change.
 
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Techniques will occur in the absence of conscious thought.
 
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The feet must advance and retreat, separate and meet.
 
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The eyes do not miss even the slightest change.
 
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The ears listen well in all directions.

 
Precepts of Okinawan Goju Ryu
 
by Chojun Miyagi
 
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It should be known that secret principals of Goju Ryu exist in the kata.
 
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Goju Ryu Karate-do is a manifestation within one's own self of the harmonious accord of the universe.
 
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The way of Goju Ryu Karate-do is to seek the way of virtue.
 

 
Eight Aspects Of Training
 
by Teruo Chinen
 
Sensei Chinen believes that the following eight points are necessary requirements of traditional Goju Ryu training.
 
If any are missing, training is not complete.
 
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Philosophy
 
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Supplementary Training (Hojo Undo, Makiwara)
 
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Breathing (Sanchin, Tensho)
 
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Kata
 
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Bunkai / Oyo
 
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Kakie
 
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Kumite
 
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History and Tradition
 

 

 
Five Secrets of Japanese Goju Ryu
 
by Gogen Yamaguchi
 
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Move quickly.
 
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Sound, calm mind.
 
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Be light in body.
 
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Have a clever mind.
 
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Master the basics.

 

Goju Ryu Karate attributes different levels of dedication to each rank level:

bulletWhite & Yellow Belt - Life of Humility
bulletGreen Belt - Life of Labor
bulletPurple Belt - Life of Service
bulletBrown Belt - Life of Prayer and Gratitude
bulletBlack Belt - Life of Meditation

 

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