Goju Ryu

[SKORB]

I suggest that anyone who studies traditional a Martial Art and who posted a comment here buy "Unante" 1st edition (Red Cover) by John Sells. It will explain a lot and has great references to also study.

 

Do not bother with the 2nd edition, it was written solely for political purposes - my opinion.

 

GOOD READING!

[AGKK_Karateka]

I have studied Goju Ryu and have discussed many theories on its origins with teachers and fellow students. The Kung Fu styles of Fukien province heavily influenced the development of Goju Ryu. The links between Goju Ryu and White Crane are probably the most well known and accepted. There is another Fukien style that has very strong technical similarities to Goju Ryu called Ngo cho kun - Five Ancestor Fist Kung Fu. I have no first hand experience on this style but what I have read is that this Kung Fu style combines teachings of peho (white crane), Tai Cho (Sung dynasty emperor boxing), lohan (Buddhist arhat methods), kao kun (monkey), and tat chun (Bodhidharma’s method). Perhaps teachings from this style explain some of the other Kung Fu techniques or similarities not directly sourced from the White Crane schools. I am sure any students of Ngo cho kun would be able to shed further light on any possible relationship.