Introduction
This upcoming book offers a concise yet in-depth historical study of Gōjū-ryū Karate, tracing its development from Naha-te to its formal recognition in the modern era. Focusing on the lives and teachings of Higaonna Kanryō and Miyagi Chōjun, it explores training methods, naming processes, and the cultural exchange between Okinawa, Japan, and China.
Based on primary sources and long-term research, this work goes beyond simplified lineage narratives and presents new perspectives of interest to serious practitioners and historians alike.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
What is Gōjū-ryū?
Higaonna Kanryō and Naha-te
The Naming of Gōjū-ryū
Chapter 2: Training in Naha-te
Becoming a Student of Higaonna Kanryō
Training
Military Service
The Passing of Kanryō
Chapter 3: The Formation of Gōjū-ryū — Chōjun during the Taishō Period
Fuzhou
Training Alone
Okinawa Karate Club
Chapter 4: The Great Leap Forward — Naming of Gōjūkai
To the Mainland
Adopting the Name Gōjū-ryū
From Chinese Hand to Empty Hand
Popularization
Chapter 5: The Man Miyagi Chōjun — From Wartime to Postwar
World War II
Chōjun’s Family
Chōjun, the Okinawan
Chōjun, the Martial Artist
Chapter 6: At the End of the Series
Report on Visiting the Jīng Wǔ Athletic Association (Special Edition)
About Higaonna Kanryō
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
A limited edition will include three exclusive additional chapters that will not appear in the later standard edition, making it a unique release for collectors and dedicated readers.
The limited edition will be strictly limited to no more than 200 copies. Pre-orders may be placed directly with me via my website or Facebook. Once an approximate publication date is available, further details regarding the ordering process will be communicated via Messenger or email.
Karate Kenkyū Shitsu 