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History
and Lineage
History
of Karate
The martial art of
karate originated in the islands of Okinawa, south
of Japan. It was an intricate self defence system originally known as
'Te', simply meaning 'Hand'. More..
The
eight precepts of Chinese Kempo that Goju-ryu practioners follow are:
1. The mind is one with heaven and earth
2. The circulatory rhythm of the body is similar to the cycle of the sun
and the moon
3. The way of inhaling and exhaling is the same as hardness and softness
4. Act in accordance with time and change
5. Techniques will occur in the absence of conscious thought
6. The feet must advance, retreat, separate and meet
7. The eyes do not miss even the slightest change
8. The ears listen well in all directions
Lineage
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