Martial Arts: Goju Kai Karate
Goju Kai Karate is very similar in techniques and Katas to Goju Ryu. Goju Kai tends to place more emphasis on the sport side of training rather than the body conditioning and supplementary exercises of Goju Ryu. The founder of Goju Kai, Yamaguchi Gogen, is credited for introducing free sparring to Karate. Previously, Okinawan Karate styles only used Katas and pre-defined attack/defense techniques in their training.
Many Goju Kai schools exist today all over the world, and the characteristic clenched fist logo of Gojo Kai can easily be recognized. The insignia was designed by the late Gogen Yamaguchi in 1932, founder of Goju-Kai Karate-Do. In fact, the clenched fist insignia is vigorously protected by U.S. and international trademark and patent laws by those that currently hold the rights for it.
Origin of Goju Kai: Japan, 1950
Founder of Goju Kai: Yamaguchi Gogen (The Cat) 1909-1989. His sons Gosei and Gosen brought Goju Kai to California, United States in the sixties.
September 9th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
I took Goju Kai from Gosei Yamaguchi sometimes in San Francisco in the Castro.I took it from Carnell in East Palo ALto ,Cailf. About Bruse Lee (mo […] more
September 20th, 2006 at 6:47 pm
Sensei Gill, That account of Bruce Lee not wanting any part of Gosei has been verified by many.
September 23rd, 2006 at 12:17 pm
Can any of you point me to a Goju Kai insturctor in the central Ohio area? My father learned from Master Yamaguchi and taught Goju Kai until he died i […] more
November 16th, 2006 at 11:30 am
I am curently taking goju kai karate In Ontario Canada……Great Style with lots of influences. Email me if you wanna chat about it babbles88@hotmail […] more
April 8th, 2007 at 5:29 am
Dear Sir/Ma,am: I have viewed your website and pleased to note that your company deals in Martial Arts and Boxing Equipments . Following items are […] more
April 15th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Dear Sirs / Madam Is there a website I can download manual on all the katas of Goju Kai Thanks
June 14th, 2007 at 9:43 am
This message is for Eric Heller. I studied under your father Dean Heller when I was in high school (1970-1972). I remember you. You were very youn […] more
September 26th, 2007 at 1:33 am
Goju-kai is the only martial arts I took and I did it for 5 years in 1994 - 1999 in Richmond (Steveston), B.C., Canada. I stopped because of Universit […] more
November 25th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Hello. My name is Shivjit Singh Sandhu. I did Goju Kai Karate in Enland 10-15 Years ago and had to quit at red belt because of busy changes in my l […] more
December 2nd, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Dear/ sirs/madam my question is where can I buy dvds on Goju Kai kata? I have searched this web site and come up with nothing. Having studied Shotokan […] more
December 16th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
i have been involved with USAGOJU my whole life i have now moved to saint augustine fl. and cannot find a school
January 6th, 2008 at 3:01 am
I’m currently undertaking goju-kai in kenya under sensei Maurice Omondi.This is the best martial art ever.Very relaxing and enjoyable.
January 13th, 2008 at 1:36 am
Osu! fellow Karateka, Budo Videos has just put out Traditional Goju Ryu Vol 1 and Vol 2 is coming soon. Volume 1 was excellent with high quality fo […] more
February 26th, 2008 at 2:19 am
as an artist iwould lke to know how i can incorporatem the katas into dance and drama
March 15th, 2008 at 4:10 am
I have been trained by Renshi R.V.T. Mani from chennai India the school named Budokai karatedo training school from the 1970, who was trained and gra […] more
April 19th, 2008 at 11:10 am
well done, I have seen RVT manu in movies in the 80 s. I remenber “Thanga koppai” a karate movie. He was very impressive.
June 20th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
I am looking for a Goju karate dojo in Missisauga region . help plse
July 1st, 2008 at 9:00 am
Actually i am a body builder.I wish to learn Any one of the martial arts.If we have learn that, our body should be flexible.For that what should i d […] more
July 3rd, 2008 at 2:43 pm
i started my karate training from goiu kai,and now i want to know all about it,esspecially the instructors of varius types of martial art
November 15th, 2008 at 7:13 am
The budokai karate school has been revived by g.ranga rao after the demise of r.v.vasantha kumar brother of r.v.t. mani renshi 12.11.2007 shihan dai […] more
December 8th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Hokuto shinken is the most powerful fighting style
December 28th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I was a Goju Kai member at Rockdale NSW Australia in the early 70’s. I met “The Cat” there and watched him perform. He was very old but fantastic agai […] more
December 28th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I was about 16yo when I first joined. I now live in Katherine NT Australia and I’m in my mid fifties. I would love to meet other Goju Kai friends f […] more
February 16th, 2009 at 12:36 am
Graham. I live in the katherine area and i have been looking for a karate class to attend. i have trained in Go-Kan-Ryu karate but would love to trai […] more
April 12th, 2009 at 10:07 am
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April 20th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I studied under Mr. Gosei Yamaguchi when he had a school on Mission St.,in San Francisco. His partner in the school was Mr. Daniel Bermingham.This is […] more
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I am so proud as been trained under BRUCE A ROBSON. Any of his students can easily do wonder in this World.
May 9th, 2009 at 9:05 am
i am a student of Renshi RVT Mani and a 3rd degree black belt from budokai-can any body give me the tel no of anandmohan? i wish to assist keeping Ren […] more
June 1st, 2009 at 12:42 am
Sensei Anand Mohan can be contacted at following email: budokai@budokaiindia.in
June 11th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Hi is there anyone that can elp me i want to learn Hokuto shinken where can i learn this fihting style please email me at evbruwer@gmail.com i will ap […] more
July 24th, 2009 at 1:38 am
I have trained Karate from Budokai ( chittoor ,AP ) Branch from 1982 to 1985, our Renshi RVT Mani has established this institute and our seniors train […] more
October 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
please furnish contact address & telephone numbers of Budokai karate school in any where in India
December 1st, 2009 at 10:18 am
I am sending my daughter of 6 year to learn Goju Kai Karate and she has passed orange belt at present. Will it be perfact for my daughter? Please give […] more
March 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
GOOD DAY SIR PLEASE E-MAIL ME FURTHER DETAILS AND INFORMATIONS ALTOGETHER WITH TRAINING AND TEACHINGS OPPORTUNITIES OF THE HOKUTI-SHINKEN MARTIAL A […] more
March 31st, 2010 at 3:25 am
hi , can some one tell me where can i find a class in Doha that’s the state of QATAR in the middle east.
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:19 am
i love goju.goju its my life
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:23 am
am shodan at goju kai
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
I can remember back in the early ’70’s when Mr. Yamaguchi opened the Palo Alto Swim Club Dojo. He had both younger brothers with him and really put on […] more
May 20th, 2010 at 10:20 am
I was a student in Budokai Chennai from 1977 to 1983 and was awarded the rank of shodan on my return to Malaysia. (I was studying in India) Shiandai […] more
May 20th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Was a student in Budokai Chennai (Honbu) from 1977 to 1983 and left because I was returning back to Malaysia. (I am a malaysian) Was ranked shodan in […] more
July 20th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
I would like to know about budokai Karate, i am interested to learn budokai, is any where i can find a budokai training school in Kerala. waiting for […] more
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:15 am
I have been traing Goju Kai Karate for ten years in Cape Town, South Africa. Goshi Yamaguchi has done a very good job for starting this wonderful skil […] more