The Precepts of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do

The Precepts of Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-do

The 20 precepts of karate written by Master Gichin Funakoshi are well-known amongst karate students whether they train in Shotokan style or not. Lesser-known are Goju Ryu karate precepts written by Master Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Goju Ryu karate, according to...
The Twenty Precepts of Karate and Their Meanings

The Twenty Precepts of Karate and Their Meanings

Master Gichin Funakoshi, whom many consider to be the father of modern karate, wrote the 20 precepts of karate or the Niju Kun which was published with commentary by Genwa Nakasone in a book titled “The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate” in 1938. These...