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The 3rd Edition available in: Paperback ISBN-13: 979-9798357629067 - ASIN: B0BJTJ352F Hard-cover in Color ISBN-13: 979-8357630834 - ASIN: B0BJV412SW Kindle eBook ISBN-13: 978-1087879222 - ASIN: B09KMJ25BH In the 3rd 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 Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Chōjun as well as extend the list of his known students.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 Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths.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 3rd 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. Chronological biographies of certain historic individuals and organizations related to Goju-Ryu include: Ryū Ryū Kō (Liú Lóng Gōng ) Arakaki Seishō Higaonna (Higashionna) Kanryō Itosu Ankō () Hanashiro Chōmo Dr. Kanō Jigorō Miyagi Chōjun Motobu Chōki Funakoshi Gichin () Mabuni Kenwa Nakaima Norisato (Kenri) Uechi Kanbun Chibana Chōshin Ōtsuka Hironori Nagamine Shōshin Yagi Meitoku Yamaguchi Gōgen () Yogi Jitsu’e i () ( ) Shinzato Jin’an Miyazato Ei'ichi Higa Sekō (Seikō) Ujita Shō