Goju-Ryu (“hard-soft style”) is a traditional form of karate-do that blends both hard and soft techniques. It combines powerful strikes, such as punches and kicks, with soft, circular movements used for blocking and controlling the opponent. This includes techniques such as locks, grappling, take-downs, and throws.
A key focus in Goju-Ryu is proper breathing and the refinement of fundamental techniques. Training methods incorporate kata (forms), body strengthening (using traditional Okinawan weights), conditioning, kakite (sticking hands), partner drills, kumite (sparring), and self-defense techniques.
