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This is the NEW VERSION - 2nd Edition!Also available:2nd Edition Paperback ISBN-13: 979-8487016973 - ASIN: B09KF2F8TS2nd Edition Card-cover in Color ISBN-13: 979-8487131638 - ASIN B09KN814J72nd Edition Kindle eBook Amazon ASIN: B09KMJ25BHIn the 2nd edition of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference Volume 1 Introduction & Historic Chronology,, we broadly expand and revise the lineage of Goju-Ryu and related histories of Karate-Do. Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Chōjun as well as extend the list of his known students. Furthermore, we have updated content and articles directly relating to the history of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō being a native style of Okinawa.Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference is the authoritative text providing a concise and comprehensive history of Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō in chronological order. Broadly investigating the lineage of Gōjū-Ryū and related histories of Karate-Dō. Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths. In this, the 2nd edition of Volume 1 we include several additional, previously unidentified photo's of Miyagi Chojun and greatly expand on his life and his students.All Karate-Dō is from Okinawa, having spread throughout the world. There are several styles of karate from Okinawa however the most popular practice on the Island is Gōjū-Ryū Karate-dō. Organized biographies related to Goju-Ryu include:Arakaki SeishōRyuryu KōItosu AnkōHigashionna Kanryō (Higaonna)Chomo HanashiroJigorō KanōChojun MiyagiSekō HigaGogen YamaguchiMeitoku YagiSeikichi ToguchiEiichi MiyazatoShozō UjitaTomohirō KizakiKenzō UchiageMas OyamaShuji TasakiGosei YamaguchiGoshi YamaguchiMorio HigaonnaTetsuji NakamuraAbout the author:Johnpaul Williams has been a catalyst connecting Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō practitioners across the globe. He currently teaches at several locations in Silicon Valley, California. His ventures have included, Gojuryu.net, www.gojuryu.n