"Go" is "Strong" and "Ju" is "Soft"; "Goju-Ryu" is therefore "A Style alternating movements full of strenght and power to smooth and graceful ones". An all-round style, well balanced and up to shaping a body tough and resilient, without the inevitable stiffness of the other styles.
The main characteristics of Goju-Ryu are:
- Circular movements
- Abdominal breathing
All the attacking and receiving techniques are developed through circular movements, with the purpose of increasing the power of the blow and avoiding the opponent's attack by getting into his guard and throwing him out of balance.
On the contrary the abdominal breathing is a study and a training of the inner body: we learn to control our energy easing the function of the main organs with an healthy massage.
