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Gōjū-ryū

Okinawan martial arts

Makiwara

ENG 300 Article Choice
I have decided to add Goju Ryu conditioning

April 2017‎ Skau-capilano (talk | contribs)

Goju Ryu write up ideas
The idea is to add to the Goju ryu Wikipedia site a conditioning section. The conditioning or power training practiced in Goju Ryu and is essential for training

Sources used:
Higaonna, Morio (2001). The History of Karate: Okinawan Goju Ryu. ISBN 0-946062-36-6.

Gōjū-ryū Conditioning
Gōjū-ryū conditioning are specific additional exercises with/without various equipment’s designed to improve the body's ability to practice Gōjū-ryū. These exercises strengthen the body, increase speed, and condition specific muscle groups. In the book, Okinawa Gōjū-ryū fundamental Techniques 1, Mario Higaonna, recommends that students be aware of their own strength and limitations before attempting to use conditioning equipment’s. In addition, he asks to take good care of the equipment’s and seek others help and instruction when using them for the first time. Examples of conditioning tools are: Chishi (stone or concrete lever weight) used to strengthen the arms and wrists; Nigiri-Game (gripping Jar) used to practice sanchin dachi, correct posture, and strengthen forearms; Makiwara (wooden striking post) used to strengthen, knuckles, back hand and feet; Ishisashi (stone padlock) strengthen forearm, wrists and hands; Tan (barbell) helps strengthen arms, hips, and neck; Kongoken (oval metal weight) helps develop strong trusting, grappling, and stances; Tetsu Geta (Iron Clogs) help strengthen kicks, legs abdomen and back.

Gōjū-ryū Conditioning/ correction
Gōjū-ryū conditioning is a specific set of exercises with/without various equipment’s designed to improve the body's ability to practice Gōjū-ryū. These exercises strengthen the body, increase speed, and condition specific muscle groups. The recommendation is that students should be aware of their own strength and limitations before using conditioning equipment. In addition, student should take good care of the equipment’s and seek higher belts to help with instruction when using equipment for the first time. Examples of conditioning tools are: Chishi (concrete lever weight) used to strengthen the arms and wrists; Nigiri-Game (gripping Jar) used to practice sanchin dachi, correct posture, and strengthen forearms; Makiwara (wooden striking post) used to strengthen, knuckles, back hand and feet; Ishisashi (stone padlock) strengthen forearm, wrists and hands; Tan (barbell) helps strengthen arms, hips, and neck; Kongoken (oval metal weight) helps develop strong trusting, grappling, and stances; Tetsu Geta (Iron Clogs) help strengthen kicks, legs abdomen and back.