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MORIO HIGAONNA Goju-ryu Karate 10th Dan by ADEYTO (Pt.3)

(Pt.3) ADEYTO presents a very rare interview with the legendary grand master of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate, Morio Higaonna.

He is a holder of the highest rank in Goju-ryu karate, 10th dan. Martial arts scholar Donn Draeger (1922–1982) reportedly once described him as “the most dangerous man in Japan in a real fight.”

Higaonna has written several books on Goju-ryu karate, including Traditional Karate-do: Okinawa Goju Ryu (1985) and The history of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu (2001).



Born on December 25, 1938, in Naha, Okinawa, Higaonna began studying Shōrin-ryū karate at the age of 14. He is the founder and Chief Instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) and 3rd generation founder of Goju-ryu karate.

Higaonna Dojo, Naha, Okinawa

http://www.iogkfhonbu.com/

All video by ADEYTO.
copyright 2010

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MORIO HIGAONNA Goju-ryu Karate 10th Dan by ADEYTO (Pt.2)

(Pt.2) ADEYTO presents a very rare interview with the legendary grand master of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate, Morio Higaonna.

He is a holder of the highest rank in Goju-ryu karate, 10th dan. Martial arts scholar Donn Draeger (1922–1982) reportedly once described him as “the most dangerous man in Japan in a real fight.”

Higaonna has written several books on Goju-ryu karate, including Traditional Karate-do: Okinawa Goju Ryu (1985) and The history of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu (2001).

Born on December 25, 1938, in Naha, Okinawa, Higaonna began studying Shōrin-ryū karate at the age of 14. He is the founder and Chief Instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) and 3rd generation founder of Goju-ryu karate.

Higaonna Dojo, Naha, Okinawa

http://www.iogkfhonbu.com/

All video by ADEYTO.
copyright 2010

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MORIO HIGAONNA Goju-ryu Karate 10th Dan by ADEYTO (Pt.1)

ADEYTO presents a very rare interview with the legendary grand master of Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate, Morio Higaonna.

He is a holder of the highest rank in Goju-ryu karate, 10th dan. Martial arts scholar Donn Draeger (1922–1982) reportedly once described him as “the most dangerous man in Japan in a real fight.”

Higaonna has written several books on Goju-ryu karate, including Traditional Karate-do: Okinawa Goju Ryu (1985) and The history of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu (2001).

Born on December 25, 1938, in Naha, Okinawa, Higaonna began studying Shōrin-ryū karate at the age of 14. He is the founder and Chief Instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) and 3rd generation founder of Goju-ryu karate.

Higaonna Dojo, Naha, Okinawa

http://www.iogkfhonbu.com/

All video by ADEYTO.
copyright 2010

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Master Higaonna Sensei

Morio Higaonna (Higaonna Morio, born December 25, 1938) is a prominent Okinawan karate practitioner who is the founder and Chief Instructor of the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF).[1][2] He is a holder of the highest rank in Goju-ryu karate, 10th dan.[1] Higaonna has written several books on Goju-ryu karate, including Traditional Karate-do: Okinawa Goju Ryu (1985)[3] and The history of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu (2001).[4] Martial arts scholar Donn Draeger (1922–1982) reportedly once described him as “the most dangerous man in Japan in a real fight.”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #8

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #7

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #5

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #4

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #1

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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Tadahiko Otsuka GOJU-RYU Okinawa Karate Kata #6

This sample video is from the DVD that came with Tadahiko Otsuka’s 468-page reprinted book. Originally published in 1977, this 13-book set known as “Goju Kensha Karatedo Goju-ryu Kyohon, Shidoin Course” which translates as “Goju-ryu Karatedo Complete Teaching Guide for Teachers.” This set of books set a standard that other karate books have not been able to accomplish. The original 13-book series from 1977 is extremely rare, and if you were to find it, then be prepared to spend at least $800 to $1000 for it. The book boasts literally 1000s of pictures and no karate library should be without this book. This book/DVD set can be purchased on ebay. All 13 books have been condensed into one hardback heavy volume. On ebay search for “TADAHIKO OTSUKA 468pg BIBLE Okinawa Goju-ryu Karate”

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