“Okinawan karate is more than martial arts. It is a way of cultivating the spirit.”
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“We avoid conflicts and prefer peace — that is the legacy of Miyagi Sensei, founder of Goju-ryu. Karate is not for attacking people, there is no way you will deal the first blow in a fight. The greatest secret is defense. One should think of karate as of a culture that encompasses self-defense methods.”
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Masaaki Ikemiyagi 9th dan Goju-ryu
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? Courtesy of Masaaki Ikemiyagi