Volume 1 GŌJŪ-RYŪ KARATE-DŌ Desk Reference: Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology , Book 1, (Paperback)

In the 3rd edition of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道 参考書 Volume 1 Introduction & Historic Chronology 武道, 武術の歴史, we broadly expand and revise the lineage of Goju-Ryu and related histories of Karate-Do. Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Chōjun 宮城長順 as well as extend the list of his known students. Furthermore, we have updated content and articles directly relating to the history of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō being a native style of Okinawa.

Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道 参考書 is the authoritative text providing a concise and comprehensive history of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō in chronological order. Broadly investigating the lineage of Gōjū-Ryū and related histories of Karate-Dō. Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths. In this, the 3rd edition of Volume 1 we include several additional, previously unidentified photo's of Miyagi Chojun and greatly expand on his life and his students.

All Karate-Dō is from Okinawa, having spread throughout the world. There are several styles of karate from Okinawa however the most popular practice on the Island is Gōjū-Ryū Karate-dō. Chronological biographies of certain historic individuals and organizations related to Goju-Ryu include:

Ryū Ryū Kō 劉龍公 (Liú Lóng Gōng 刘隆功)

Arakaki Seishō 新垣世璋

Higaonna (Higashionna) Kanryō 東恩納寛量

Itosu Ankō 糸洲 (糸数) 安恒

Hanashiro Chōmo 花城長茂

Dr. Kanō Jigorō 嘉納治五郎

Miyagi Chōjun 宮城長順

Motobu Chōki 本部朝基

Funakoshi Gichin 船越 (富名腰) 義珍