Goju Ryu Karate: A Visual Guide to Kumite Techniques by Goshi Yamaguchi

Goju Ryu Karate: A Visual Guide to Kumite Techniques by Goshi Yamaguchi   Chapters: 1) Background of Kumite 2) Basic Practice of Kumite 3) Yakusoku Kumite 4) Jiyu Kumite 5) Traditional Kumite Techniques About the author: Goshi Yamaguchi was born on September 28 1942, as the third son of Kaiso (the Founder) Master Gogen Yamaguchi. In 1951, at the age of eight, he began practicing karate-do at Senzoku Dojo in Asakusa. He received the 1st dan in 1957 and the 2nd dan in 1959. In 1962 he became a 3rd dan holder and an instructor. He entered Nihon University in 1963, majoring in cinema studies in the Department of Arts. While he was a student, he had an opportunity to teach karate-do at an American branch dojo for a year. After his return to Japan Saiko Shihan continued to teach karate-do in various Goju-ryu dojo. He graduated from the university in 1969, and he became full time shihan in the head dojo with a view to promote and develop Goju-ryu Karate-do. Goshi Yamaguch