Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate

Name: Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate
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Learn the strikes, kicks, katas, and self-defense techniques for Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate.

Created byMichael Stelzer Ph.D.

Last updated 3/2021

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What you'll learn

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate

Course content

3 sections • 10 lectures • 41m total length

Introduction0:34
Meet Michael Stargirl, who holds a fifth ranking in the style, and watch him demonstrate eight traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu techniques.

Sanchin ichi5:20
Explore Sanchin ichi in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate, teaching stance, bow, circular forward steps, controlled punches to the solar plexus, and groin, chest, and face defenses.
Sanchin ni3:43
Learn sanshin stepping with a middle section block, walking and attacking the chest side while crossing arms to block with the forearm; lock the pelvis for maximum power before punching.
Gekisai ichi4:33
Master the gekisai ichi sequence from Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate, including blocks, punches, elbow strikes, stances, and flowing step transitions.
Gekisai ni3:20
Explore gekisai ni in Okinawan Goju-ryu karate, introducing three new techniques: a weight-shifted stance with most weight on the back leg, an open-palm deflection, and a double-palm push.
Saifa4:55
Apply the Saifa sequence from Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate to counter an opponent who grabs both hands using a front stance, palm strikes, and controlled footwork.
Seiunchin6:11
Explore seiunchin in Okinawan Goju-ryu karate through reinforced blocks, palm and elbow strikes, downward blocks, and flowing stepping transitions. Practice target-oriented sequences that develop breathing, stance work, and strategic strikes.
Shisochin7:07
Learn the shisochin form in Okinawan goju-ryu karate, featuring open-palm blocks, knife-hand defenses, arm control, and flowing combinations ending in uppercuts and elbow strikes.
Sanseriu5:31
Learn the sanseriu sequence in Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate, from opening stances and punches to blocks, kicks, and sanjo flow.

Requirements

It is advised to obtain medical clearance from your doctor before performing the training and exercises presented within this course.

Description

Goju-ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate founded in 1930 by Chōjun Miyagi. This style blends Okinawan and Chinese martial arts into a practice that incorporates both circular and linear movements into its curriculum, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and closed hand punches with softer open hand circular techniques for attacking, blocking, and controlling the opponent.

This in-depth course covers the basic postures, blocks, strikes, and techniques for eight traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu katas.

The following katas are presented:

Sanchin ichi

Sanchin ni

Gekisai ichi

Gekisai ni

Saifa

Seiunchin

Shisochin

Sanseriu

Each kata is demonstrated three times. Firstly, the kata is demonstrated from the front (judges view) with an explanation of the techniques. Then it is performed at full speed from the front, and finally from the side so that the student can fully understand the kata and its applications. This course is an ideal teaching aid for review, rank testing, competition, and self-defense.

Grandmaaster Michael A. Stelzer holds several advanced ranks (10th Dan and above) in the styles of Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon DO, Kali/Arnis, Kobudo, Kung Fu, Karate, and other various styles of martial arts. Currently, he has published over fifty books and instructional videos covering topics such as martial arts, the entertainment arts, math, and engineering.

Who this course is for:

Martial artists
Martial arts competitors
Self-defense students

Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Katas8 lectures • 41min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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