Kicks
Although there are many kicks found in the different styles of karate, the main kicks of Goju Ryu karate are low kicks. High kicks look spectacular but, in a reality based self defence scenario, they can be risky. They are often seen in competitions but their value on the street is questionable for most karateka. In support of this stand, the Goju kata contain no high kicks.
| Ashi barai | Foot Sweep |
| Fumikomi geri | Inward stomping kick |
| Geri | Kick |
| Hangetsu geri | Crescent kick |
| Hiza geri | Knee rising strike |
| Kakato geri | Heel kick |
| Kake geri | Hook kick |
| Kansetsu geri | Knee joint kick |
| Kekomi mae geri | Thrusting front kick |
| Kin geri | Groin kick |
| Mae geri | Front kick |
| Mawashi geri | Upper roundhouse kick |
| Mikazuki geri | Outside crescent kick |
| Otoshi geri | Axe kick |
| Sokuto geri | Foot edge kick |
| Sune geri | Shin kick |
| Tobi geri | Jumping kick |
| Ura Geri | Spinning kick |
| Ushiro geri | Back kick |
| Yoko geri | Side kick |
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Training
Read about the training we provide.
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Kata
Traditional Okinawan Goju Kata
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Shu-Ha-Ri
Traditional Japanese method of knowledge transfer.
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Bunkai
Application of Kata
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Kyusho Jutsu
The secret devastating tools of the Martial Arts
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"Real" Self Defence
Keeping you Safe on the Streets
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Our Style
Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
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Kakie
Traditional Chinese Martial Art Grappling
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Tegumi
Tegumi - Okinawan close fighting
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Strikes
The Armoury of Karate
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Throws
Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques
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Moving
Correct movement
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Locks & Holds
Joint Locking Techniques - Kansetsu waza
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Pinching
Pinching .. a means of escape.
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Instructors
Your teachers
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History
The Story of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate
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Jundokan
The home of Goju Ryu
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The Busaganashi
Patron Saint of Goju Ryu
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The Three Karate Styles of Okinawa
Brief History Of Okinawan Karate
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Traditional Karate Defined
Okinawan Prefecture Karate Rengokai
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