RYUKYU KARATE
GOJU-RYU BUJUTSUKAN

Curriculum

Ⅰ. Yobi-undo
Ⅱ. Kihon-gata
Ⅲ. Hojo-undo
Ⅳ. Kaishu-gata
Ⅴ. Kumite

At the Goju-ryu Bujutsukan, training is adjusted to the participants’ age, ability, and fitness level in accordance with the karate instruction methods developed by the founder Chojun Miyagi Sensei.

Yobi-undo
一、予備運動

Every part of the body is exercised, building muscular flexibility as well as strength and endurance while also fostering an understanding of Sanchin and Tensho, the basic kata of Goju-ryu. These exercises are performed again after the practice of each kata in order to reset the muscles. Breathing exercises are then performed before resting.

Toes
Ankles
Knees
Hip joint
Swinging the legs upward
Knee strikes
Kicking
Bending the body forward and backward
Bending to the side
Rotating the body
Upward palm strikes
Palm strikes toward the rear (furisute)
Punches, strikes, blocks
Push ups
Abdominal exercises
Jumping
Swinging the arms in circles
Wrists
Fingers
Neck exercises
Adjustment of breathing

Ⅱ.

Kihon-gata
二、基本型

Sanchin and Tensho are known as the kihon-gata. The purpose of training in these kata is to master breathing techniques and by harmonizing tension and relaxation, developing a strong body and the mental attitude suitable for budo.

Sanchin

Sanchin 2

Tensho

Tensho 2

Ⅲ.

Hojo-undo
三、補助運動

These exercises are performed to assist in the learning and mastery of kaishu-gata. Movements are tailored to the characteristics of each part of the body and a variety of traditional equipment is used to enhance strengthen both in individual body parts as well as holistically.

Makiwara

Makiwara 2

Chishi

Chishi 2

Nigirigame

Nigirigame 2

Sashi

Sashi 2

Tan

Tan 2

Kongoken

Sandbox

Ⅳ.

Kaishu-gata
四、開手型

The names of the kata vary according to their creators. These kata embody a number of attack and defense patterns. They are well constructed and draw various lines of attack and defense, while showing the appropriate way of moving the body. Furthermore, the principles of breaking down and linking bujutsu concepts is acquired by fusing the movement with the purpose of the techniques and thus effectively using spirit and physical strength.

Gekisai Dai-Ichi

Gekisai Dai-Ni

Saifa

Seiyunchin

Shisochin

Sanseiru

Seipai

Seipai 2

Kururunfa

Seisan

Suparinpei

Suparinpei 2

Ⅴ.

Kumite
五、組手練習

Kumite steps away from the various patterns of attack and defense embodied in the kaishu-gata that have already been learned. While remaining aware of the true meaning of techniques, they are practiced in further depth in a manner that is very close to actual combat while maintaining a martial spirit.