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The origins of Gōjū-ryū (剛柔流) date back to Okinawa Island, at a time when there was only three styles of karate: Shuri-te, Tomari-te, and Naha-te. Over time, Shuri-te and Tomari-te would combine to form a single style of karate, known today as Shōrin-ryū (少林流), whereas Naha-te would go on to form the modern Gōjū-ryū style. Naha-te was founded by Kanryō Higaonna (March 10th, 1853 – October, 1915). Originally studying Shuri-te, Higaonna ventured to Fuzhou, China, where he learnt Chinese martial arts for 13 years before returning to Okinawa in 1881. His style then became known as Naha-te. In 1902, Higaonna began teaching Chōjun Miyagi (April 25th, 1888 – October 8th, 1953), who was 14 at the time. Miyagi studied Naha-te as Higaonna’s top student until his master’s death in 1915.
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World Goju Ryu Karate Union – WGKU was founded on 2023 support with few senior Goju Ryu masters in India. The WGKU ambition is Goju Ryu Karate Masters Welfare, Training and Promotional Activities and develop good relationship between all masters.
Any Goju Ryu Karate Masters wishing to
join Goju Ryu Karate Union is Welcome
Any Masters from any location in the world is most welcome for a single and group
or National Membership.
