Power Training of Goju ryu

[@paco75082]

Wow - these guys take their conditioning very seriously. This is old-school karate at its best. Thanks for posting this.

[@sidofalltrades]

I trained in karate for about 10 years as a kid, till my shou-dan, with a direct lineage from okinawan go ju ryu. It has been 15 years since and I thought I had lost all these original techniques, most of all the pair training and conditioning. This video is a true gem, all of my memories washed over. Very thorough. Seems like it might be possible to resume training without having to relocate to Okinawa after all :)

[@kungfuman82]

I've been searching for dojo's near me to start training again. I believe I have the right mindset for it now. However, all I can find around me are these kid-friendly "American Karate" strip mall dojo's. I wish I had Goju-Ryu near me. Videos like this might be my only hope of learning anything legitimate. Best of luck to you.

[@felixvictor3234]

instaBlaster.

[@johnreidy2804]

It was two years since you posted that you were going to start training Goju Karate again. Did you? I'm really curious.. Thank you

[@gamermixy.t3664]

@@kungfuman82 bro you don't need dojo for practice you can do it Watching videos on also if a person really have will to learn 😊

[@Supermomo2007]

Did you have full contact sparring?

[@thecontemplative2]

This video is pure gold. You can easily watch a dozen instructional videos on Okinawan karate and still not have as much value as this 1 1/2 hour video.

[@faithpower9604]

Yydy as wa

[@faithpower9604]

Yydy as wa

[@faithpower9604]

Yes it#ygfafaafyyyy

[@Moodymongul]

A true masters class indeed. 16:42 - arm swings (driving blood down the arms into the hands), a critical exercise when doing arm and hand conditioning sessions (as well as stretching and massage). So many forget how critical they are (especially if you want good hands when you're older). Great to see these as part of the warm-up for Goju Ryu.

[@PaulGappyNorris]

Moodymongul - 😂😂😂 Higaonna’s hands are fucked!

[@Moodymongul]

@@PaulGappyNorris yeah he went 'a little' far in his training but just think what his hands would be like without warmups+cooldowns like I mentioned. Plus, things like the jar lifting helps preserve the hands :) Considering what he has done to them, he can still use his hands well ..just won't make the best piano player! These days Morio has added medicine too (' Dit Da Jow' from Chinese medicine) and other things. imho - you don't need to scare your hands or lose flexibility when you condition (though your hands will become bigger). The 'art' of forging the hands and arms is exactly that. An art, one you need a very specific teacher for. Just hitting things without understanding generally won't end well. :) There have also been reasonably large scientific studies of 'Karate masters' in Japan. Specifically looking at their hands in old age. The lack of arthritis in these practitioners was surprising to the study. And flew against the public opinion of how much hand damage actually occurs. Its all down to how safely the individual decides to train really. Peace.

[@tazojj3717]

we did that in soviet boxing also which for sure took some elements from traditional karate,... in and out style etc.

[@dianaheineck8643]

I most recently met someone who studies this style. I was thrilled! I will always love this style and the mind-body-spirit connection. I still have my gee it is 25 years old and still in great shape.

[@RecoveringGenius]

This is one of the best videos!! Love it. You can feel the authenticity!

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

Where do you feel it? In your tenderloins?

[@brendanphoebe3357]

@@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew I don't know if it's authenticity but I'm feeling SOMETHING in my tenderloins

[@theodoroskitsios3251]

PERFECT ART Includes EVERYTHING .. All martial arts TOGETHER !!!

[@AlexHellene]

Had no idea that in Goju Ryu, especially back than decades ago, they were using Thai pads in training. Interesting to see.

[@crushinnihilism]

I love these older videos. Don't the older martial artists always look much more badass?

[@subhrajitdey5513]

Absolutely. I search for them real gem

[@germanmanriqueocampo421]

Exelente programa, saludando desde Cali Colombia agradezco mucho por su enseñanza gracias

[@АйратБайзигитов-в2к]

Тренируюсь 30 лет самоучка ,за это время не увидел ни 1 мастера такого уровня очень вдохновляет ❤

[@jeremy6610]

this is one of the sports that can rival muay thai in a actual fight because of the extreme conditioning that muay thai also emphasis

[@sanctusdeuscruor6219]

I agree totally except with the sport part, making this a sport turned a leathal art into something cute & maketable.

[@kawa1755]

+Jeremy Siv no muay thai is more brutal specially the underground fighting the shit you see on tv is nothing compared to the underground

[@Gianlu2001]

+Jeremy Siv Karate Is a complete Art...more dangerous than Muay Thai...in my opinion...also because it's not a sport...It's an art

[@tommysdirtandsoultommytheh1569]

I don't believe we should compare karate with other methods. Karate and Muay Thai are two different things. Karate has become a sport (sad) but doesn't work in that regard. I love Higaonna but imo even he has become too commercial as well as dramatic. I've said a lot about this here: outercirclekarate.blogspot.com

[@KobukanGojuRyu]

Most karate has become a sport as you say. There are still styles which practice the old ways though, namely Uechi-Ryu and some schools of Goju-Ryu. Although Higaonna has produced a lot of videos and books I don't think he has become commercial. He still practices and teaches real goju-ryu. I'm glad for the DVDs he has made as it has enabled anyone to get higher level knowledge. I have this video as well as the other ones he made with this company and it is definitely not sport karate.

[@ferenchentes6812]

Egyik legnagyobb Mester! Minden tiszteletem az övé!! Megtiszteltetés látni a tanítását! Nagyon sokáig éljen!

[@siegristrm]

That's good. I think Karate helps everyone be a better person. I'm glad you enjoy it. Keep up the good work and ganbatte.

[@deanmuhammad]

This is the best conditioning i have came across on youtube.

[@MrGranovski]

That's all and good when you're young and healthy. For us crippled oldies it's tai chi, and on your good days some bagua.

[@wolfblitzer1981]

I must say excellent to watch this master train

[@samuraiisalmighty4917]

Mainak Basu jajajajajajjajajajajajjaja

[@dirkienelson9690]

Dirkie Nelson sais you are the best.FOREVER

[@rafaelsanchezbarragan1099]

A grate discipline (the best) I am very Lucky to learn this discipline back in the 90s. Thank you Master Piter Pitulli.

[@godofallgodswithnoothernam920]

Love for this love love

[@primojama]

Tetsuji Nakamura is training with sensei Morio Higaonna 1:09:30 doing Sanchin. Now Tetsuji owns IOGKF and Morio had to create TOGKF. They were friends but not anymore…

[@peterscottodonnell7290]

Goju Ryu and uichi Ryu and shorin Ryu is the best.Kyokushin comes from Goju Ryu and Korean Tekion , sorry for bad spelling.Tae Kwon do,comes from Tekion and Shotokan

[@johnblanco2201]

Very useful. Definetely add some exercises to my training plan

[@rodericksibelius8472]

The Conditioing, Training methods of Goju Ryu and KyoKushin Karate are Powerful Styles of Karate.

[@johnpogany2444]

I trained in kyokushin for five years it’s tough training

[@GT5champion]

sweet, at my dojo we do goju ryu and shotokan then when we reach black belt we start doing kyokushin as well so its a mixture

[@jemandoondame2581]

Where do you go to?

[@SenseiEli]

Sensei Higaonna gripped my hand.... It is really like being grabbed by a wild animal, his grip is so strong "you can't imagine"! I had elbow pain for months after his simple, yet . destructive grip. I guess he didn't go full force...

[@matttheamerican3766]

He didnt

[@johnreidy2804]

@@matttheamerican3766 He does seem to smile a lot when hurting that poor Uke

[@BluePittbull666]

i like goju ryu karate's hardening techniques of different body parts. wish we had that in MMA.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

BluePittbull666 do it at home with a partner

[@risingsunintl]

This master’s son Eric Higaonna is a mma fighter!

[@sanmarubugeikandojo8568]

Great share, Mark. Someone commented earlier that the young man in the video is getting his ass kicked by his Sensei. That young man is Tetsuji Nakamura; now Nanadan and World Chief Instructor for the IOGKF. He is the replacement hand-picked by Higaonna Morio, Hanshi. The man kicking his ass in the video.

[@IntelligentDiscussion]

I am an extremist when it comes to tradition in the martial art, including the belief that since Kung Fu was the predecessor it is the best... BUT this type of dedication and skill commands respect, bravo Higaonna, Shaolin would be proud of you.

[@samuraiisalmighty4917]

Im a extremely into conditioning too i condition my knuckles three times a week my iron palm training same amount forearm three feet conditioning three and shin conditioning three i do condition muscle groups like quads after a workout

[@becks3six9]

I guess the Indians will be proud of Shaolin as well

[@greetings1156]

The master at work !!

[@cyrusgraham9842]

I became a student of Goju Ryu while stationed in Germany 1987-1990

[@sgt.f.t.o.4967]

58:36 - the mental image I have of whoever uploaded this.

[@peterscottodonnell7290]

This must be the late 80s early 90s.

[@Kingxaero]

im gojuryu karatist and i love gojuryu every kata and everything this is a masterpiece

[@tonywilson4339]

gary spiers famous karate legend and doorman and trained with master morio higaonna and lived with him for a while theres videos off gary spiers on you tube and some other great british karate legends train with master higaonna

[@bs84578]

terrific fighting style

[@sp9138]

Serious training

[@GT5champion]

Yeah but mine is based upon self defense/worth/trust and confidence. It's made me a better person and it's made me so much healthier.

[@siegristrm]

You're right about Goju Ryu, but I did train under Shotokan and it was definitely more of a tournament style. Kyokushin, which came partially from Shotokan is the most common style in major tournaments. Also, Karate was made for the warrior class in Okinawa, it wasn't meant solely for defense, but as a warrior fighting style. Also, I'm not hating on your style, I've just always known those styles are well known for being in tournaments.

[@pascualesposito2893]

Tournaments (shiai kumite) isn't Karate Do it's only a play, a sport

[@Foltore]

@@pascualesposito2893 Tournaments can be a good exercise, especially with contact. At least this way i used it for years (Kyokushin) and participated last with 38 years on world tournament in south africa, but i stll allways followed the okinawan arts, now i found my home in Meibukan Goju Ryu. "Its a good exercise" because you have to deal with pain, getting damage, face the reality, where things moving all the time and apply anyway your technics while have to defend yourself effectivly, dont quit to your fear, be aware and concentrated all the time, no matter what fighter you have to face. In Dojo this situation is not easy to simulate. Tournaments provide a lot of sparringpartners meaning it verry seriously: they want to win ;) Its a play, right, this is also right for MMA at last. But its anyway a serious Game - and so it can help to prepare for real self defence should it ever be necessary (hopefully not), a situation with nor rules, no referees, possibility of verry serious damage and a lot of aggresive energy also. But anyway you are fully right: This is only a little little part of real Karate, there is so much more to study, understand and experience. In my opinion real Karate sooner or later makes the student verry aware: He ist not only a Body and a brainconstructed mind. We are energy. Spiritenergy, flowing and locking into the material world of the body and brainstructures. To realize this - which is the first step to become something like a "master" in its real meaning somewhere in future maybe - we must follow a good and over hundreds of years developed Way of at last spiritual meant exerciseprogramm. Traditional okinawan Karate is such a way - thats my opinion about it. Of course, we could also choose an other way, an original indian Yoga for example, and there are others. How to choose the right one for oneself? In my opinion with love. People that love Yoga, maybe its the right choice for them. But persons, who love Okinawa, its culture, people and its Karate -> you know, what i mean: maybe they are right there. Sportkarate can be a good start. But who wants to follow a real way of spiritual meant live, they have to go over and beyond this. They have to go to Okinawaspirit.

[@chamoorrin]

Thank you very much for sharing!!

[@cinimatics]

This is such a great style. I need to get me some of that rugged exercise gear!

[@Baco1170]

Thank You Mr healey. Very usefull video.

[@GT5champion]

No, we hold a tournament once a year and that's only if you want to go. At my club they say the more the better and that there is no limit on what you want to do, also that you shouldent be close minded. They don't teach us how to fight in a tournemant, they condition us mentally and physically for real life situations.

[@GiC7]

Nice

[@kazamamuramasa8201]

Half of the power is warm-ups that help the body deliver the power to target. This help with Karate being in perfect economi to fight in. No movement is waited, one move flows in another. Agents your Opponents or a much bigger opponent. OUS..!!!

[@davidmalone5034]

there seems to be alot of judo in this art, even a street friendly version of the armbar

[@LandSnipe415]

Ju Do=Soft Way. Ju Juitsu=Soft Technique. Go Ju=Hard Soft. Not only in the name, but I see it in the techniques too. I think you're right.

[@sibomanaferdinand9241]

l'm congratuleting someone who has discovered that sport it's verry good concerning self proction health and combating any disease attacketing human body thank you for that ideas

[@Ronin-101]

Morio shihan..is very strong..but all these old school tools can be replaced with modern ones...like..u can just squat with weight and progress slowly instead of doing all these wierd leg exercises..just my opinion though

[@keithGasm]

thank you for the upload a lot of knowledge in one video WOW!

[@legoldenboii2965]

I'm a shorin ryu guy and Sensei higonna is just a beast very strong guy

[@monkeymartialjourney5778]

Wow morio higoanna when young ler

[@mikedlc9766]

Sensei's fists are legit weapons did you guys see the close up ?

[@staninfire1]

Great video!

[@EgonMalik]

🙏💪💯

[@MrLouladakis]

great vd thank you very much.

[@patrickmultimedia]

is that the guy who took his school now? what his name? nakamura?

[@rafaelsanchezbarragan1099]

This was in the city of New Rochelle New York. Westchester County.

do they do full contact kumite

[@deathbyzza420]

Man, haven't taken goju ryu since I was 16. I only wish I hadn't quit at green. Barely got to any of the good stuff.

[@frankie7033]

Get back into it. I would just look at the katas before jumping back in. Look at your green belt katas. Then be ready for war.

[@witri9]

Great Video!

[@livesjuris3032]

great staff, from goju ryu

[@thesilful]

Beeing uke of master Higaonna seems a very painful experience, and this is just training, when you attacked sensei in his prime, you luckily wake up in intensive care osu

[@halim97]

very good thanks

[@thecontemplative2]

Well since you admit to fast forwarding through the very training methods I was extolling the virtues of, there is little wonder why you failed to see its value. Over the last 30 years I've researched multiple Okinawan martial arts, trained with some amazing Okinawan masters and have watched many hundred of hours of instructional video. I've trained long enough to know value when I see it. I stand by my statement.

[@importfilta]

@ 40:16 the forearm training is secret ninja technique!

[@pkicng210]

Why the loud music that's almost drowns the narrators voice. at least in the beginning. Its still a good video which leaves me wondering how many katas are there in Goju ryu? I know there are 20 kata in the International Tae Kwon Do, 3 that i can see in Wing Chun done by master IP Man, etc. Some of these tournaments, especially in the ASEAN games that were held recently in the Philippines. the kata has lost its meaning; its like the narrator said, to score points and would add- a medal. How true and how sad.

[@kevionrogers2605]

Between 12 to 20 depending on the association. Some have several versions of the same kata. Some have kata unique to their association. Also when the lineage branched off. The core of the art was sanchin, tensho, naihanchi then it became tensho, sanchin, seisan, sanseiru. Then more kata were created and added upon these. The core of the art consists of movements derived from Kung Fu styles that existed in Fujian, Shanghai, and Taiwan such as whooping crane, half hillock half crane, tiger crane combination boxing, dog boxing, southern monk fist, and boxing. There is a Wikipedia page on the style. Also there is a blog page that cover this topic on how many kata and breaks it down according to lineage.

[@GT5champion]

I think you're mistaken, goju ryu and shotokan aren't competitive, shotokan maybe a little and kyokushin, yes but we only do it for conditioning and making us stronger. We learn it for defense purpose only and we get kicked out if we get in a fight for no reason. Remember that these are all traditional styles and they were made for self defense and not a sport. Also, i live in England, however i am not British so i hope that answers your question.

[@raghavchandel2599]

Is it Kyokushin or Shotokan I did Shotokan look like later

[@snagbranch]

This is Goju Ryu, as the title suggests, but I’m sure many other karate and martial art styles share similar routines.

[@Damuse8191]

Im not sure why people complain so much about the conditioning. Sure, you can learn to have very nice form when you punch and stuff but if you hit like a wuss whats the point

[@KhalidMhammaed-tk8wn]

53:56 conditioning body

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

Skip the first 6 mintes unless you enjoy travelogues.

[@Man4324]

PrivateEyeYiYi yesszir

[@Fenrid7]

man what is that bar called!?

[@lakerstekkenn]

All this strength training you can do with a simple bench press and hand grips exerciser and 300 pound Olympic style weights and bars curling bar and strait 45pound bench bar. The other stuff is good, but you could just buy that leg stretcher by Super foot Wallace or the cheaper one for a 100$.

[@lakerstekkenn]

Remember if you can lift your body weight you are strong, double your body weight is very strong and do Isometric exercises for strength and power.

[@ninthkaikan1544]

Just some old school strength training tools. Back in the olden days of Okinawa, tools were more “unorthodox”.

[@cyrusgraham9842]

my black belt went with me every where

[@sidofalltrades]

Mine too buddy, mine too.

[@김봉환-s4t]

kingold

[@siegristrm]

So you do sports karate?

[@all3f0r1]

Thanks!

[@CephlonMayngrum]

the warm up in the beginning is the secret

[@folksurvival]

Warming up is not a secret.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

@@folksurvival I was talking abt his movements and breathing techniques

[@minhnguyen5861]

Where’s the right time of ox point in the human body?

[@BrosephComrade]

44:22

[@44krishnan79]

Dont forget the contribution of the 5000 year old indian martial arts traditions that are still secretive to this day.....

[@latinpaver]

muy buen video

[@kgbpomp7751]

There is many stories how Karate evolved. I don't know which is right.

[@livesjuris3032]

isto sim é karate goju ryu verdadeiro, na cidade do porto em Portugal, vi um indivíduo baixote, intitulado de mestre desta escola, que era um aldrabao, dava aulas de karate mas uma copia grosseira e falsa, do verdadeiro karate goju ryu.

[@mikereut6088]

i just dont know about his stomach ..he should give up his RICE :))

[@paulruprai1274]

Use knucle dusters , weapons etc... but you still need to train hard. And earn a living . Its all well training for 8 hours a day, but who i sgonna feed and clothe us and a normal life ,,what ever that is !!!

[@IntelligentDiscussion]

I understand what you are saying but back in India they were more based on health due to part of them being the practice of ayurveda or yoga in part with it. Yes china had health reasons too but that eventually evolved to a fighting art all together.

[@johntay3831]

Lots of similarities with Kyokushin

[@danzinnyman]

Dragonball Z Fusion at 0:22:53

[@joaogabrieljd7989]

Kkkkkkkk

[@siegristrm]

I didn't watch the the long movie, but there are 2 different types of practice. One for Karate and one for self defense. If they are teaching self defense as you described, then thats a problem. I have never been taught like that in either of my styles (Shudokan and Seidokan). I'm training in Okinawa right now and my sensei doesn't train or teach hands down, chin out either. That's just dumb.

[@gqloc6768]

I'm not gonna watch this whole video but yeah that would be silly to have your chin up and no defense when fighting. Still be respectful and do as Bruce Lee advocated and that's use what's useful and discard what's not.

[@sotacram]

0:54:05 Body Conditioning

[@chrish4994]

sad to see after all these higoana is now nearly wheel chair bound falling in his toilet!

[@MrJazznirvana]

Good training,but there are many more efficient ways to train core,grip and shoulders.As i see it,his grip is way too weak,shoulders and back as well,not to mention abdominal and leg muscles.

[@CephlonMayngrum]

MrJazznirvana how can u tell that from the video

[@thecontemplative2]

"Are you kidding me? Most of the video was exercising... you can be in great physical condition but if you rely on strength alone you will eventually be defeated " . You’re criticizing a video on *POWER TRAINING* for focusing on exercises to improve one’s physical condition and strength?!? That is like criticizing a video on -speed training- for focusing on exercises to make you faster. . I would not exactly characterize that as the sort of cogent critique that was worthy of a first class mind

[@nevillekinghorn6268]

People shouldn't critic the things they know nothing about ,paper tigers don't believe in conditioning

[@malasangre6700]

Some kids moving from martial art to martial art are not the best measure of any of those martial arts; besides, maybe it would better to talk about instructors instead of martial arts.

[@padupalimbong3833]

Nice fluit full fell Magic. I like it .

[@naaveenmahadeshwar7889]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@originalmartialartsmovies2314]

arigato gozaimas

[@1stdefenseinc]

I don’t see any power training. Strength training yes, but power training is something different.

[@fightingtothepoint4u732]

7:08 karate kid kata

[@siegristrm]

I've never learned that. Hands up and body at an angle. Just because you've seen some bad practitioners doesn't mean that's what you are taught.