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The Moving Meditation of Power: Mastering Goju-ryu Sanchin

Monday, March 11, 2026 By C. Michial Jones In the world of Goju-ryu Karate, there is a[…]

The Global Tree of Goju-Ryu: A Directory of Associations and Lineages

Monday, October 5, 2020 by C. Michial Jones Goju-Ryu has evolved into one of the most widely[…]

The Silent Philosophy: Miyagi Chojun’s Karate-do Kun

Thursday, October 1, 2020 by C. Michial Jones On the rear wall of the Jundokan So-Honbu dojo[…]

The Bridge to the Source: Remembering Koshin Iha Sensei

Sunday, January 29, 2012 by C. Michial Jones It is with profound respect and a heavy heart[…]

The Methodology of the Warm-Up: Junbi Undo Part 2

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by C. Michial Jones The evolution of Junbi Undo did not stop with[…]

Junbi Undo: The Gateway to Foundation

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 by C. Michial Jones Junbi Undo (準備 運動), or “preliminary exercises,” constitutes the[…]

Gojuryu and Ryueiryu: The Connection?

Sunday, October 17, 2010 by C. Michial Jones When conducting research, it is very hard to sift[…]

Kempo Hakku

Thursday, October 14, 2010 by C. Michial Jones The Kempo Hakku was a favorite poem of Miyagi[…]

My Aiki Connection.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by C. Michial Jones If you asked the majority of people who know[…]

In Remembrance of Chojun Miyagi

Friday, October 8, 2010 by C. Michial Jones Today, I taught the class at my father’s dojo[…]

Kihon

Friday, October 1, 2010 by C. Michial Jones Kihon (基本), which means “basics” or “rudiments,” is made up[…]

The Karate Creed

Monday, September 27, 2010 by C. Michial Jones When I was a small child, even before I[…]

Ryu Ryu Ko

Monday, September 27, 2010 by C. Michial Jones  Ryū Ryū Ko (ルールーコウ, 1852 – 1930), also known as Ru[…]

Busaganashi: The Chinese Legend

Thursday, September 23, 2010 by C. Michial Jones From the research I have been able to do,[…]

The Return to the Ring: Double Gold and the Spirit of Resurgence

April 11, 2026 by C. Michial Jones It has been several years since I last stepped into[…]

The Importance of Breakfalls

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by C. Michial Jones Recently I attended the Professional Karate Commissions International Championships,[…]

Busaganashi: The patron saint of Goju Ryu

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 by C. Michial Jones The Busaganashi is a martial arts lesser Taoist deity[…]