Following the success of Volume 1, Traditional Karate Do Okinawa Goju Ryu – Vol. 2 takes practitioners deeper into the authentic heart of one of Okinawa’s most revered martial arts. This volume moves beyond foundational stances and basic techniques, guiding intermediate and advanced students through the subtle internal principles, practical applications (bunkai), and classical conditioning methods that define genuine Goju Ryu.
Higaonna organizes the instruction around the traditional pedagogical structure of Goju-Ryu, dividing the kata into two primary categories: Traditional Karate Do Okinawa Goju Ryu- Vol. 2.pdf
A. Heishu Kata (Closed Hand Forms) The volume highlights Sanchin and Tensho as the foundation of the style. Following the success of Volume 1 , Traditional
B. Kaishu Kata (Open Hand Forms) Volume 2 provides a meticulous breakdown of the ten classical forms passed down from Chojun Miyagi (via Kanryo Higaonna). These include: Following the success of Volume 1
The most interesting aspect of this volume is the preservation of orthodoxy.
In an age where kata are often modified for sports competition or Olympic judging, this book serves as an anchor. It documents Goju Ryu as handed down from Chojun Miyagi to An’ichi Miyagi and then to Morio Higaonna.
However, the book is not without its challenges for the beginner: