Goju Ryu Basics for Beginners: Blocks, Punches and Stances

We are starting weekly online karate classes from the 3rd of August 2024: email [e-mail] to get added to the sign-up list. Want to learn karate? Don't know where to start? Here is a guide to Goju Ryu basics for beginners!
This video introduces you to the very basics of Goju Ryu, the building blocks upon which everything is built. Learn blocks, punches and stances, as well as understand why seemingly complicated moves help you learn excellent basics.
With Japanese terms explained and clear explanations, this is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in karate, Goju Ryu, and fighting basics.
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[@sergeymushkeev6411]

The best lessons I have ever watched on KZbin and in reality!!! Thank you very much! Your lessons are very clear and helpful!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Wow! We are so humbled by your kind words! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, and we are so glad we can make karate more accessible for students all around the world 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

[@whitespacemarines4308]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre I appreciate your video and your style. I come from a Mostly, Chinese Martial Arts background. With that being said, I do not understand why your style concentrates on striking with the first two knuckles. It SEEMS to Not make sense. What seems to make sense is striking with the last three knuckles. The reason being, is there is a lot less chance of jamming your wrist. Keeping the fist in line with the line of the forearm keeps from breaking or spraining your wrist. Doing it this way has kept my wrist safe while striking Makiwara boards, boards, Heavy bags and even in those times of combat. I noticed that even in The Karate Kid movies they mention this. And I do not understand it. Don't get me wrong, I have broken my knuckle twice, but that was because I did not stick to the rule of hitting something hard with soft and hitting something soft with a something hard. Even Mike Tyson broke his hand in a street brawl. But that is understandable because he trains striking with big gloves and with his hands wrapped. I am just interested in Your art and the differences in them and that is why I ask. Thank you very much.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

@@whitespacemarines4308 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, and to write this thoughtful, curious comment. We focus on the front two knuckles (seiken, which means literally 'correct punch') because when aligned correctly, the bones of the forearm line up behind those knuckles, adding some serious stopping power while also creating a structure to protect the hands. A lot of people break their hands because their fists aren't tight enough on impact, which causes distortion of the hand and wrist, and therefore unhappy broken bones. I wince when I see someone punching with a bent wrist or a thumb sticking out. If that's one thing we can teach, is how to punch properly, that's a lot of work done! However, in our later kata (the ones with the closest ties to our kung fu heritage), there are strikes using all other parts of the hand, including the 3 smaller knuckles, like in Seiyunchin. It tends to follow the rule of the best weapon for the target. A smaller area requires a smaller weapon, so there are times when we use the side of the hand, or the pinky knuckle, to get in somewhere. Our style has origins in white crane kung fu and monk fist boxing, and this becomes clearer in our much higher katas. Thank you so much for sharing, and we are delighted to have friends from other martial arts stop by. Sharing our commonalities, and our differences, makes the martial arts world far more interesting :) Best. Zoe

[@whitespacemarines4308]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thank you for your response. I very much appreciate it and admire your style of Karate. I have a lifetime interest in the Martial Arts, and am always interesting in learning more. I see so much of the fighting arts spiraling off into hybrid arts that it is nice to see someone carry on longtime traditions. I feel that keeping in tradition is a Very important thing. It is NOT that cross-training is wrong,...IMHO; but that it seems like everyone is looking for the next, new, best thing. And they look to the UFC to gauge what is effective in a street fight and what is not. I believe this to be a wrong way of thinking. Mostly because the people in the UFC are Ultra High Level athletes and are fighting for a living and not fighting on the streets. I believe that ALL fighting styles and systems have value. And we can learn from them all. Please keep up what you are doing. It IS Very important! Peace to you.

[@zurabmironadze8086]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre ф!!

[@brad7904]

It's been 30 years since I practiced Goju Ryu, and seeing this brought back a lot of memories. It makes me want to get started again.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Never too late to come back to the mat! Such a lovely message for us to receive - we hope you will maybe find a good dojo near you, and get the gi back on again 🥋

[@mylittledogshoppesouthpark1350]

Me too. I took it up in 1973-1981 at SUC at Geneseo. Almost made it to black belt. Great sport. Great teachers. Great friends. Miss it . I am almost 70 years of age.

[@nesking3115]

I like this guy’s realistic explanation of the blocks ,and punches in the street .Few KarateKa under that .

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much! Karate shouldn't be like a glass egg that shatters out there in the real world - it must always return full circle to practicality.

[@tribhuvanss]

being a black belt means that the person has mastered the basics of the form that he practices for beginners, they should at least watch this video once every day and practice the moves and techniques he is showing also you should write that Japanese words he is using and try to remember them the video is amazing and teaches the basics in detail

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for this beautiful and generous comment! Since this video we have started adding Japanese definitions and translations, which will hopefully help our viewers. You are 100% right - the black belt means a mastery of basics, not of all karate, and beginners should strive for that, so that they can have a strong foundation for their later karate. Thank you for watching and commenting, and we hope to hear from you again soon 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@RyFol717]

Having had a lot of concussions in my life I feel like Karate will help tons with the mind body connection

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

I've luckily only had one concussion - it was awful, and hope to never have another again! Karate helps us reconnect our busy minds with our bodies, and respecting that they work better together than when one is ignored or placed above the other. Thank you so much for watching and commenting - we appreciate it! 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@1888swordsman]

great essential basic, well done, more please

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you! We will do our best to release a few more videos around basics 👍

[@gokux7856]

One of the beat explanations I’ve ever seen on KZbin!! Thank you sensei!! OSS!!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Wow, thank you so much! We hope to release similar videos in the future - thank you for your support!

[@mehrdadazadeh9993]

I live in Iran, and there's no Goju-ryu dojo nearby. For two years I'm looking for a Goju-ryu online course, and finally I find your channel ☺️ I hope you upload more elementary materials, teaching basic techniques, introducing blocks, punches and kicks, and of course goju-ryu katas. Thank you very much 🙏🌹

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Mehrdad! We've put out over 100 videos, including our livestreams, and we hope you will find many useful videos in our catalogues. One day, we hope a Goju Ryu dojo will open near you so that you can train with someone as well :)

[@MemphisRideshare]

I found a church in Memphis that teaches goju ryu karate so now I'm studying up before committing to it

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

How’s it going??

[@chrisradnedge74]

Thank you Sensei. This makes me realise it is Goju that I need in my life. My training is leading me towards this way of moving.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi Chris. Thank you for the lovely message! We hope that your journey will continue for a long, long time 🙇

[@zoehinis7848]

Solid basics for a good start to karate

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Without basics, we are building a mansion on sand.

[@billtierney9044]

You do a wonderful job of breaking kata down and delivering points to help us improve. Thanks

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Only a pleasure! We really do hope to make kata more accessible and enjoyable for all. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@joannsolina8036]

Thank you for this video I need this for my yellow belt ❤

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Glad it was helpful! Hope your grading went well!

[@nndaystar]

Thank you for your wisdom! I'm planning on joining a goji Karate school this month. I was hoping to do a little bit of homework before my first lesson and this is perfect! Very concise, practical and impressive lesson. I can see why the fundamentals can take months.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much for your kind words! Wishing you strength, curiosity and patience for the beautiful, challenging journey ahead 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@marcomaya4880]

hey man, i learned guju ryu taishu kai from my mom, she study whith Nakamura Isao-sensei, congratulations for your channel. very good excercise

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi Marco, Thank you for this lovely comment! So awesome that you learned from your mom - I hope my son chooses to learn from me one day. Thank you for watching! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@figraa]

I am a Shotokan practicioner currently hold 1st Dan and I always have been keen to learn other styles of Karate like Goju-ryu to enrich and improve my Karate skill and knowledge and I guess your video helps me a lot to learn the basics of Goju-ryu Karate. Thank you so much, Sensei.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, we love to hear from karate friends from all styles! Shotokan has many beautiful kata that are definitely worth learning. We are happy that we can contribute in some small way to your karate journey 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@JulieRocks]

Wow! That's awesome. I train with Shihan Mohsen Deldari who has also been practicing Goju Ryu Karate for 40+ years. I suggest you check out his channel: www.youtube.com/@karatemo

[@freddygallego2589]

Sensei. Thank you for all your videos. I started training with this video today.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Freddy, it makes us so happy and honoured to hear this 🙇🏻‍♀️ We hope we can continue to be part of your karate journey for many years to come! Gambatte! (Good luck!) Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts with us 🌺

[@angelinadamatta2670]

Thank you for this informational video!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for watching!

[@jirikrajnak9047]

Thanks for doing these, much appreciated.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

We are so glad you like them! We have a couple more, so please do check out our channel for more. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@angelinadamatta2670]

Thank you sensei!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for always watching, champ!

[@miltonbarnes4049]

This is a great tutorial, thank you for explaining this, I've learned much

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, thank you so much for these kind words! We are truly glad that our channel is helpful 🙇🏻‍♀️ Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@123456ktp]

Thank you very much sensai I have been practicing this stream. Your classes are very informative.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much! We are so happy to know our videos are helpful 🙏 Thank you for watching and commenting 🙇‍♀️

[@danialhughes830]

This is absolutely brilliant!!!! The best video on the basics that I have found!!! It is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Yay! So happy to hear this! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@MA-uz3kn]

Thank you for this video. I just started learning goju ryu kenkyukai. I plan on using your videos much more in the future.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for this lovely comment, and we are honoured to be part of your karate journey 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@Slowdownthere]

This was very helpful..thank you, sensei!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Only a pleasure! Thank you so much for watching and commenting! 🙇‍♀️

[@hansakapushpamal4835]

Thank you sensei.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Only a pleasure!

[@chricentponera6162]

Thanks Sensei

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Only a pleasure!

[@M81_WOODLAND]

I like how explain movements in reality. I feel these will become readily apparent in sparring. As in economy of movement.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the watch and feedback 🙏

[@reggiethurman4786]

This is a great video thank you sensei

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SmileFreestyle-hx2rc]

Grew up doing shotokan. Now doing BJJ and training for a muay thai fight. Each style has its own utility though and if I'm going to focus on pure power strikes it would be a boxing, karate muay thai hybrid (out of the styles I know). It's all fun to learn so I may have to go to a seminar or two focused on Goju

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

This is the true spirit of martial arts - taking what works, rather than being obsessed with one style, one way. I personally would much rather fight anyone other than a true Muay Thai specialist - power, speed and unbelievable fighting spirit! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, we truly appreciate it 🙏🏻

[@karatecomk2941]

Parabéns pelo trabalho de vocês, muita qualidade nos vídeos. Grande abraço do Sul do Brasil.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah, muito obrigado por este comentário maravilhoso! Estamos muito felizes que você esteja gostando de nossos vídeos e estamos honrados por fazer parte de sua jornada de caratê. Tudo de bom da África do Sul! PS: desculpe quaisquer erros, estamos usando o Google tradutor

[@rosselmauricio4239]

Cobra Kai Never Dies

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@jaybernard9292]

The basics ... "for begginers" ? Every student should pratice this always. I try to never miss an opportunity to practice the fundamental, the basics. Domo Ariagato Sensei 🙏

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Basics are for life ❤️ but everyone has to start somewhere. Thank you so much for the kind words 🤗

[@briansmith814]

San Dan gi is a killer workout too 💪🏻

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Deffos :)

[@phanidhar8396]

Thank you🙏

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You are most welcome, Phani! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@ronilubis5467]

Thanks sensei....

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Only a pleasure! Thank you for watching and commenting 😊

[@ningu8164]

Thanks sir

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You are most welcome!

[@NikoFx_LIT]

Thanks

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Pleasure

[@niranjalachandrapala4251]

Thankyou sensei

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment :)

[@user-mt7iz6px6m]

Osh! Shotokan from Indonesia 🙏

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hello! We are delighted to have you here 🙇

[@sanjaythakur3100]

Nice sir

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks and welcome!

[@Docinaplane]

How much grappling is in Goju Ryu? I saw a video which said 50%. I've watched Goju practices and never saw any grappling. I am karate based and have practiced several Japanese styles without any grappling. I have however, added submission grappling to my skill set. Thank you!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Great question! We believe there is grappling and submission holds/locks implied in Goju Ryu kata. It is absolutely a great idea to add it to your skill set, and you can do it while staying true to the spirit of karate. Unfortunately, bunkai gets neglected, so all the depth and knowledge contained within kata gets lost as well. We have built it in to our dojo kumite, and we teach 'safe' grappling to kids so that they have a good foundation to build on. Thank you for stopping by and watching!

[@Docinaplane]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thank you so much! My pleasure! I had the good fortune of visiting SA several years ago. Now Cape Town is my favorite city in the world!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

@@Docinaplane Ah, wonderful! We visit our head instructors in Cape Town, always a pleasure to visit and train in such a beautiful place! If you're ever in Johannesburg, come train! We would be honoured :)

[@Collosustt_youtube]

I'm tryna learn this so I can fight like the karate kid I saw that miyagi do karate is somewhat based off goju Ryu

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

It is indeed! The author of the original books trained in Goju Ryu, though the karate in the movies (and in Cobra Kai) doesn't look as much like Goju Ryu as it should. It is a challenging art that takes time to learn, which isn't easy for actors to do with limited time. We hope you enjoy our videos, and we hope to be part of your karate journey and success 🥋

[@AliAta-x6y]

Thank you so much!It is one of the best Things,that i have had do since now.Thank you for you Video!But i have an question.It is easy to learnGoju ryu Karate for an beginner?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Yes you can! Everyone can learn Goju Ryu - we've done lots of videos for beginners, which are all in this playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PL50NPbA4MowLz69CzhAWw1hLm5t13bdLI Obviously it is best to learn from a good instructor in a dojo, but we are here for you to help you with your basics!

[@AliAta-x6y]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thank you very much

[@milindd8309]

I am goju ryu too , but your demo is very good, with a lovely form, speed and power . Which goju Ryu school you are affiliated in japan? I studied in gohen yamaguchi and then Mario Higaonna Sensei.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you so much for your very kind words! We are affiliated to OGKK in Okinawa, Japan, under the Ei'ichi Miyazato Sensei line. We are very lucky to have such authentic lineage, and to be able to study with those who are closest to the source of Goju Ryu :)

[@zwojo9086]

I training karate Kyokushin Kai. But i like Goju Ryu. Osu!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for sharing your karate spirit! 🥋🥋🥋

[@zwojo9086]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre My pleasure 🥋

[@kritikaagarwal7976]

Sensei onegaishimasu,what are the different harai which u introduced in this video coz only the gadan hari block was written in the notes and can u please also make a separate video on different dachi and their application in real life...?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hello! We have done a video on the different stances here, please check it out: Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-okn2Bl6tma9E

[@catarinogarza7891]

I am trying to teach myself Goju-Ryu, and these lessons have filled in a lot of questions for me. Thank you so much. I do have prior martial arts experience, but the physical and philosophical approaches have been different. Would you offer/suggest a beginners training schedule or program please.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Ah thank you so much for watching and commenting! Ideally, it is best if you can find a good dojo to help you learn, as a qualified instructor can help you diagnose and solve problems in your stance, posture, technique etc. Try a few free classes at a dojo near you until you find a good one :) Otherwise, keep going through KZbin and copying what you see, and hopefully you will be able to join a dojo via Zoom! We currently offer Zoom during the week, but probably not forever.

[@alexanderkazak9967]

Osu Sensei! Would you please clarify - as I see from execution of the blocks, it looks like in all of them you are using round movements, the hands move by semi-circle or at least on some curve (for example gedan-barai). In other styles as I see and practice like for example kyokushin the movement is more straight, and in gedan barai the fist, for example, basically follows the line of the arm. Is it (circular movement) something specific to Goju Ryu only and if yes - is there any explanation why this way of doing the technique is more preferrable than another? As I understand it's because it is more oriented on grabbing the opponent's arm after the block (so you follow the opponent's arm with yours after the block) rather than just pushing it away, but I'm not sure if this assumption is correct. Thank you!

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi Alexander I’ll get back to you with a complete answer, or a video , Che

[@alexanderkazak9967]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre Thank you!

[@taxmanr1]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

[@ken244]

to maximize power in your punch your step and punch stop at the same time/synchronized

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks

[@ken244]

you need to cant your wrist so the first two top knucles make contact with your target first also you need to exhale while punching.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks for all your comments , we appreciate your input. Che

[@nilsalmquist802]

How long does it take to get proficiency with these techniques? How many hours practice?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hello! An excellent question, though hard to give a precise value, because everyone has different abilities and goals. The grading system does help with some guidance - black belt suggests proficiency, and that can take 5-8 years, depending on which school you are in. I hope you can find a good dojo and a good instructor to help you find guidance on your progress!

[@benbarnis449]

how to move an object with your limbs? its either bu pulling or pushing

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Yes indeed. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

THANK YOU SENSEI

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting, we really appreciate it 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre arigato sensei . I promise to practice and improve daily

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

We know you will, and your journey will be great 💪💪💪

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

I will comment THANK YOU SENSEI daily after finishing this training

[@nihalbhamrah4726]

THANK YOU SENSEI

[@coxil5607]

where abouts in the world was this filmed

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi! Filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@chrisratliff7]

I'm training in Muay Thai and I really hate it... Is Goju Ryu karate effective in a street fight?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi Chris! Muay Thai is a brutally effective art when taught well - it is more the teacher than the style which makes it effective. We try to teach effective Goju Ryu to the best of our abilities, by including groundwork, sparring, locks and throws in our teaching. Maybe these videos we've done will help answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3JmZaAZryUj6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOVg2hqj7OFrrM And our many, many bunkai videos on the applications of kata: kzbin.info/aero/PL50NPbA4MowJisedxc6-0dXe8x3gWByIl All the best!

[@sonic_ghost0984]

How to I learn goju ryu by myself if I wanna start from white belt to advanced belt. Tge basics are very useful but I cant afford lessons so do you know how I can learn it

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hello, Sensei KZbin is cheap, so if you watch a lot of videos and practice at home, it will help! We have organized our syllabus in learning order on our playlists, so we hope you will find this useful!

[@sonic_ghost0984]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre sorry but I cannot find anything with the syllabus as a playlist. I cant either find which moves are for each belt

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

@@sonic_ghost0984 Hi, This playlist has the kata in the order in which you would learn them up to brown belt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoOkipSlaMl_gKM Geki Sai Dai Ichi is our white and yellow belt kata, and it contains the basics we would expect white and yellow belts to know. Hope this helps!

[@jackjax7921]

Is Heihachi's fighting style based on this style?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

I’ll have to look that up Sorry

[@Supermomo2007]

Yes, it is. Btw, kazuya= shotokan and jin= kyokushin

[@luizpaiva8959]

o chudan que ele demonstrou já é na verdade gedan.....pois o gedan seria mais ou menos um ataque um pouco abaixo da faixa e nao para o chao somente....OSS

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Obrigado pelo feedback!

[@user-rq5fr1xp9o]

У тебя локоть от головы далеко уходит при jodan uke.🙂

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@hen674]

Sensei but in the face block u raise your hands and if someone tried to punch you in the face it would go straight through your block.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks for contributing, "Basics" or fundemental techniques are composites, in a real fight, nobody uses the complete block. In kihon drills like sandangi or sanbon kumite, we work on a prearranged drill for muscle and movement development. Its how we make the block better. If you block a different way, and it works, and its what your sensei asks, then do as your sensei says. Thanks again Train hard Che

[@hen674]

@@GojuRyuKarateCentre thank you for commenting back , this is useful! If I was in a real fight what type of block would use?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Always a pleasure! You would use the part of the block you need depending on the angle and kind of attack. We did a video on all the composite parts of a face block - please check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSUkpRvZZqNZpI

[@tonywilson4339]

gary spiers was the best did you ever meet him gone to soon

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Sorry I never met Gary Spiers, but from what I read he was an amazing martial artist, I’m just an average karate guy, trying to share the little I know Che South Africa

[@theauthenticwaffle651]

Does anyone actually do this for self defense?

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Yes indeed - at the end of the day, a good punch is a good punch, and a good kick has saved my ass more than once. Everything begins with good basics and good muscle memory. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!

[@ken244]

your overhead block angle arent high enough they need to deflect not block.

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thanks for your feedback, and for watching our video

[@ken244]

inhale on block exhale on strike

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Thank you

[@bholeswarpadhan3157]

Hindi me batao sir

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

🙇🏻‍♀️

[@davidbratz7762]

Its not like the karate kid movies

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Nope, not really! Although the karate in Karate Kid is loosely based on Goju Ryu, so there's that. Real karate isn't as exciting as the movies, but it is still great to do.

[@user-td6qy5eg8t]

This stuff does not work in the street. Let's be real 100% real. Goju does not have boxing type offence or defence it's supposed to be close quarter fighting but these type of blocks and punching ask anyone you want on the street this is not in any way useful. Why don't you show Goju Ryu combinations hand combos kick combos doesn't goju have any fighting strategies

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Hi, If you go through our 300+ videos, you'll see that we do talk about the close quarters stuff, especially in our randori and bunkai videos. This is more for beginners who need to learn basics before they can get into the complicated stuff. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment

[@user-td6qy5eg8t]

@GojuRyuKarateCentre well could you please show us videos with links if you can with Goju Ryu fight strategies combinations pad work self defence applications surely it can't be all kata and extracting bunkai. Can you show us more street related goju applications advanced fight combinations of goju advanced self defence and offence... thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@davincidecode100]

Thanks

[@GojuRyuKarateCentre]

Welcome!