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Welcome
to the American / Japanese & Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate &
Kobudo Federation
Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career in Goju-Ryu
Karate and Kobudo.
The American / Japanese & Okinawan Karate & Kobudo
Federation was formed in 2000 with three decades in the
making. Our wish for students and
members of this Federation Family is that they will not only
grow in their Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo technique, but also in
their personal spiritual lives. We are seeking to develop
the body in conjunction with the mind and spirit. When one
has good physical health, mental clarity and personal happiness
you can be of benefit to your family, your country, and the
world around you.
Goju-Ryu Karate has great practical benefits and is a martial art that provides a
lifetime of fitness (body health), confidence, and satisfaction.
In time you will learn the Goju-Ryu Karate and Kobudo techniques
to make you, as is known in karate circles, "a fine
technician".
Following in the tradition of Gogen
Yamaguchi we believe that Goju means that we perform karate (empty hand) "Hard and
Soft". "Soft" while holding or moving into
position, and "Hard" when we strike a blow or block.
Goju provides the alternate use of relaxation and
application of power. Relaxing to clear the mind, analyze
the aggressor or opponent, and power to counter any of the
opponent's moves.
Kobudo is the study of weaponry (extension of the empty hand).
Although it is part this Goju-Ryu system it is studied as a
separate art with separate certification. Weapons studied
and performed in this Federation are:
Traditional - Bo, Jo, Or, Kama, Nunchaku, Tonfa,
Sai, Sword, Butter Fly Knives, Deer Horne Knives, Cane, Kubaton,
Fans, and Two Man Bo Kata.
Open
(for competition) - Bo, Kama, Nunchaku, Tonfa (Art of the
"Pure Warrior" Sports Tonfa), and Sword.
Note:
Traditional Weaponry can also be used in competition.
Through the American / Japanese & Okinawan Karate & Kobudo
Federation,
practitioners can obtain certification, progress through the
Karate ranks, and attend national Karate and martial arts
seminars. Individuals can obtain Karate certification and
attend the world's best events.
When you dedicate yourself to the study of Goju-Ryu Karate and
Kobudo, you reap the great physical, spiritual and mental
benefits that are part of its nature.
Sincerely,
Grandmaster
Danny T. Zaino - Executive Director
Master
Theresa Zaino - Promotional Director
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