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Goju RyuGōjū-ryū (剛柔流, Gōjū-ryū), (Japanese for “Hard-soft style”) is a style of karate that uses a combination of hard and soft techniques. It is commonlybelieved that the concept of combining the two extremes originated in a Chinese martial arts doctrine known as wu bei ji (bubishi in Japanese.)Gojū-ryū combines hard striking attacks such as kicks and punches with softer circular techniques for blocking and controlling the opponent, includinglocks, grappling, takedowns and throws. Major emphasis is given to breathing correctly. Goju-ryu practices methods that include body strengtheningand conditioning, its basic approach to fighting (distance, stickiness, power generation, etc.), and partner drills. Goju-ryu incorporates both circular andlinear movements into its curriculum.Goju Ryu Technical Series 1- Higaonna MorioTeaches the Katas Seipai and Saifa