To understand the value of this book, one must first understand its creator. Morio Higaonna was born on December 25, 1938, in Naha, Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-Ryu. He began his martial arts journey at age 14, eventually becoming a student of An’ichi Miyagi, a direct disciple of the style’s founder, Chojun Miyagi. Higaonna Sensei dedicated his life to the art, eventually founding the International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) in 1979 to preserve and spread the style in its purest form.
In this stage of training, kata is no longer practiced as a solo dance. Volume 2 emphasizes Koyo Bunkai (practical analysis). Students break down every movement in Saifa and Seiyunchin to understand the hidden self-defense applications, including throat strikes, joint breaks, and pressure point manipulation. Structural and Internal Principles traditional karatedo okinawa goju ryu vol 2 pdf
: The first "advanced" kata, emphasizing circular movements. Seiyunchin To understand the value of this book, one
Bunkai and Kakie require a live partner to develop proper distance (maai) and timing. Higaonna Sensei dedicated his life to the art,
Having a PDF version on a tablet or smartphone allows karateka to reference high-quality kata forms directly on the dojo floor during training.