What is Karate-do means?

Karate-do literally means ¡§The way of the Empty Hands¡¨. The way of Karate is more than just an empty hand fighting art. It is a philosophy and a way of life. The way of the empty hands is also a way of unselfishness. One must put the well-being of others ahead of oneself. In Karate, our training is said to begin with courtesy, and end with courtesy. Courtesy and discipline are stressed and maintained at every stage of the training. The essence of Karate is not to defeat others, one must first overcome oneself. A Karate practitioner not only seeks to perfect his techniques, but also seeks to perfect his character. Karate does not condone violence. Karate-do is a way of not having to flight. As we said in Karate: novices fight to win, masters win without fighting.

What is Goju Ryu means?

¡§Goju Ryu¡¨ literally means ¡§Hard and Soft style¡¨. In Goju Ryu, we emphasize both the hard and soft aspects of martial art. The principle of Hard and Soft, like Yin and Yen, is the principle of life. To be a whole person, one must keep a balance of Hard and Soft. As a Karate practitioner, one seeks to develop a strong and unyielding will power, but at the same time, must maintain his compassion and caring for the others.

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