The 2nd edition of G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ Desk Reference ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ - Volume 1 Introduction & Historic Chronology ¿¿, ¿¿¿¿¿, we broadly expand and revise the lineage of Goju-Ryu and related histories of Karate-Do. Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Ch¿jun ¿¿¿¿ as well as extend the list of his known students. Furthermore, we have updated content and articles directly relating to the history of G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ being a native style of Okinawa.


G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ Desk Reference ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ is the authoritative text providing a concise and comprehensive history of G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ in chronological order. Broadly investigating the lineage of G¿j¿-Ry¿ and related histories of Karate-D¿. Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths. In this, the 2nd edition of Volume 1 we include several additional, previously unidentified photo's of Miyagi Chojun and greatly expand on his life and his students.
All Karate-D¿ is from Okinawa, having spread throughout the world. There are several styles of karate from Okinawa however the most popular practice on the Island is G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-d¿. Organized biographies related to Goju-Ryu include:


Arakaki Seish¿ ¿¿¿¿
Ry¿ry¿ Ko ¿¿ (¿¿) ¿ (Liu Long Gong)
Higashionna (Higaonna) Kanry¿ ¿¿¿¿¿
Hanashiro Ch¿mo ¿¿¿¿
Dr. Kan¿ Jigor¿ ¿¿¿¿¿
Miyagi Ch¿jun ¿¿¿¿
Yamaguchi G¿gen ¿¿¿¿¿¿
Miyazato Ei'ichi ¿¿¿¿
Ujita Sh¿z¿ ¿¿¿¿¿
Kizaki Tomoharu ¿¿¿¿
Tasaki Sh¿ji ¿¿¿¿
Yamaguchi G¿sei Norimi ¿¿¿¿
Yamaguchi G¿shi Hirofumi ¿¿¿¿
Higaonna Morio ¿¿¿¿¿
Tetsuji Nakamura ¿¿¿¿


About the author:


Johnpaul Williams has been a catalyst connecting G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ practitioners across the globe. He currently teaches at several locations in Silicon Valley, California. His ventures have included, Gojuryu.net, www.gojuryu.network, JKF G¿j¿ Kai Networking project and the founding of multiple Martial Art, Bud¿ ¿¿ groups and unbiased forums.


In addition, the author is a long time member of the Japan Karate-D¿ Federation G¿j¿-Kai ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿, Dai Nippon Butokukai ¿¿¿¿¿¿ (DNBK), USA Karate (USANKF) and G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ Seiwakai ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿. Johnpaul is also credited for a range of projects from the digital character model for "Street Fighter" (IMDb: 1987) to distinctive G¿j¿-Ry¿ Karate-D¿ research & contributions and multiple publications and articles.