I didn't say that we didn't do ground fighting in Goju-Ryu,just that it's very little.Because we do have ground moves.As for weapons my dojo has Kobudo,but Kobudo is considered as another style.Also I agree with you on the chi kung and sparring comments.
I like it,it lets you experience going up againts other styles or streetfighter guys.Beacause it's not no holdsbarred,they have rules,and they let u go full contact unlike most martial arts schools.