GŌJŪ-RYŪ KARATE-DŌ Desk Reference

The 2nd edition of Gj-Ry Karate-D Desk Reference  - Volume 1 Introduction & Historic Chronology , , we broadly expand and revise the lineage of Goju-Ryu and related histories of Karate-Do. Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Chjun as well as extend the list of his known students. Furthermore, we have updated content and articles directly relating to the history of Gj-Ry Karate-D being a native style of Okinawa.

Gj-Ry Karate-D Desk Reference is the authoritative text providing a concise and comprehensive history of Gj-Ry Karate-D in chronological order. Broadly investigating the lineage of Gj-Ry and related histories of Karate-D. Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths. In this, the 2nd edition of Volume 1 we include several additional, previously unidentified photo's of Miyagi Chojun and greatly expand on his life and his students.

All Karate-D is from Okinawa, having spread throughout the world. There are several styles of karate from Okinawa however the most popular practice on the Island is Gj-Ry Karate-d. Organized biographies related to Goju-Ryu include:

Arakaki Seish

Ryry Ko () (Liu Long Gong)

Higashionna (Higaonna) Kanry

Hanashiro Chmo

Dr. Kan Jigor

Miyagi Chjun

Yamaguchi Ggen

Miyazato Ei'ichi

Ujita Shz

Kizaki Tomoharu

Tasaki Shji

Yamaguchi Gsei Norimi

Yamaguchi Gshi Hirofumi

Higaonna Morio

Tetsuji Nakamura

About the author:

Johnpaul Williams has been a catalyst connecting Gj-Ry Karate-D practitioners across the globe. He currently teaches at several locations in Silicon Valley, California. His ventures have included, Gojuryu.net, www.gojuryu.network, JKF Gj Kai Networking project and the founding of multiple Martial Art, Bud groups and unbiased forums.

In addition, the author is a long time member of the Japan Karate-D Federation Gj-Kai , Dai Nippon Butokukai (DNBK), USA Karate (USANKF) and Gj-Ry Karate-D Seiwakai . Johnpaul is also credited for a range of projects from the digital character model for "Street Fighter" (IMDb: 1987) to distinctive Gj-Ry Karate-D research & contributions and multiple publications and articles.