The Essence of Goju Ryu - Vol 1

by Richard Barrett, Garry Lever

This book represents many years of combined research into the fascinating art of Goju Ryu Karate-Do, and is a joint work by Richard Barrett and Garry Lever concerning the relationship between Junbi Undo, Hojo Undo and Sanchin. Covering the history, correct practise,advanced Qigong and esoteric studies within these traditions, this work is aimed directly at the intermediate or advanced practitioner seeking to add greater depth to their understanding of these areas, and how to effectively apply them to the advanced classical kata of Goju Ryu. Topics Junbi Undo theory and practise, The origins of Sanchin, The Go and Ju of Sanchin, Shime application and theory, Go and Ju in relation to the body, Sanchin no Chikara Michi (strength paths of Sanchin), Sanchin Qigong exercises, San Tanden (the 3 tanden), Ancient beliefs which influenced the development of kata. www.gojukenkyukai.blogspot.com

Genres: Martial Arts

126 pages, Paperback

First published June 9, 2011

Reviews

[Lance Schonberg · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some great stuff in this book and I really enjoyed the detailed breakdown of the Junbi Undo, as well as Sanchin and Shime. The more mystical bits of the text are less to my taste but still interesting if taken as an historical view.

[Rach · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enlightening and in depth explanations about the fundamentals of goju. I will need to read it again a few times as I travel along the path. I wish I had noted the excellent glossary at the end closer to the start of reading rather than when I had about 20 pages left.....my bad for not skipping ahead.....probably would have saved me a lot of time and energy searching for deffinitions elsewhere......