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It has just been published the book of our President, “Chojun Miyagi and Goju-ryu. A shared journey” (available on Amazon) about the history of our style and its founder, Chojun Miyagi. A recommended and indispensable reading for a better understanding of Goju-ryu reality.

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It is with deep regret that we communicate the passing  dawn this morning of our beloved friend Sensei Marcello Tiberi, one of the founders of E.G.K.F and the mentor of the creation of the W.G.K.F.. Goju-ryu Karate became poorer today as well as all of us his friends

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Oceanian Goju-Ryu Karate Federation, New Zealand Goju-ryu Karate and Karate New Zealand President, Hanshi Dennis May was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit at an Investiture Ceremony which was held in the Government House in Auckland, on Friday August 18th. Hanshi Dennis May received the recognition from the Governor-General her Excellency Dame Patsy Reddy. The head of Goju-ryu in New Zealand was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and was included in the Queen's Birthday...

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During the summer holidays, Okinawa Karate lost two important legends of Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Hanshi Yoshio Hichiya 10th Dan passed away after a severe illness 25.7.2017 and Hanshi Seikichi Kinjo 10th Dan also passed away after a severe illness on 28.7.2017. Both in Naha Okinawa. Let's pay tribute to these legends, respecting the WGKF family   Hanshi Yoshio Hichiya 10th Dan Photo by Jaromir Musil Hanshi Seikichi Kinjo 10th Dan Photo by Andrea Guarelli & Tanya Maria Torres (FB)

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I have the unfortunate duty to report the death on February 10, 2017 of Kyoshi Ydenir Prudenciano Machado, President of Liga Brasileira de Karate-do Goju-ryu, our delegate in Brazil and Vice President of the South American Karate Union Goju-ryu. To the family, to the Brazilian Goju-ryu and to all his friends, among whom I'm included, tour deep condolences. Humberto Nuno de Oliveira

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