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Jitsumi Gōgen Yamaguchi (山口剛玄; January 20, 1909 – May 20, 1989), also known as Gōgen Yamaguchi, was a Japanese martial artist and student of Gōjū-ryū Karate under Chōjun Miyagi. He was one of the most well-known karate-dō masters from Japan and he founded the International Karate-dō Gōjū Kai Association .
Oct 5, 2022 · Jitsumi Gōgen Yamaguchi (20, 1909 – May 20, 1989), also known as Gōgen Yamaguchi, was a Japanese martial artist and student of Gōjū-ryū Karate under Chōjun Miyagi. He was...
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Learn about the life and legacy of Gogen Yamaguchi, the founder of Gojukai karate and a student of Miyagi Chojun Sensei. Discover his achievements, awards, and quotes on karate philosophy and technique.
Learn about the life and achievements of Gōgen Yamaguchi, the man who developed Goju-ryu karate and became its first successor in Japan. Discover his training methods, free fighting rules, spiritual journey and role in World War II.
Read the final interview of Gogen Yamaguchi, the founder of goju-ryu karate-do, conducted in 1989. He talks about his martial arts philosophy, free-sparring, yoga, and the difference between sport and budo.
Jitsumi Gōgen Yamaguchi, also known as Gōgen Yamaguchi, was a Japanese martial artist and student of Gōjū-ryū Karate under Chōjun Miyagi. He was one of the most well-known karate-dō masters from Japan and he founded the International Karate-dō Gōjū Kai Association.
Jan 10, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Gogen Yamaguchi, a student of Chojun Miyagi and a pioneer of Goju-ryu Karate. He created the International Karate-dō Gōjū Kai Association, popularized the art in Japan and abroad, and earned the nickname "The Cat" for his skills and charisma.
