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...owing this, learn never to fear its demand. Always remember; In the Martial Arts, the rewards of a confident and grateful heart are truly abundant. Impact Key: 1-Moderate Pain 4-Temporary Paralysis or Unconsiousness 2-Sharp Pain 5-Fatal Impact 3-Severe Pain Guide to vital points chart:Number on Chart Location Results of Results of Results of Heavy/ Light Blow Medium Blow Full-Power Blow 1 Center of Eyebrows 2/3 4 5 2 Indentation Under Ear 2 3 4 3 Cheekbone 2 3 4 4 Center under nose 2 3 4 5 Armpit Center 1 2 3 6 Knee Joint 2 3 4 With dislocation 7 Groin 3 4 5 8 Top of Foot 2 3 4 9 2 1/2 inches below elbow 1 2 3 10 Last rib- floating rib 2 3 4 11 Center of Chin 2 3 4 12 Side of Face 1 2 3 13 Temple 3 4 5 14 Top of Head 2 3 4 15 Center of Throat 3 4 5 16 Heart 2 3 4 17 Solar Plexus 2 3/4 4/5 18 Abdomen 1 2 3 Teruo Chinen's Dojo Kun As displayed on the wall of the dojo of Sensei Teruo Chinen, in Spokane Washington. Sensei Chinen is the head of `JUNDOKAN International' and was a student of Sensei Ei'ichi Miyazato at the Jundokan dojo. Changes in the translation are very minor. Be humble and polite Train considering your physical strength Practice earnestly with creativity Be calm and swift Take care of your health Live a plain life Do not be too proud or modest Continue your training with patience The History of Goju Ryu Goju Ryu Karate was founded in the late 1920's by Chojun Miyagi. He was born on April 25, 1888 in Naha, Okinawa. His teacher was Kanryo Higaonna, the founder of Naha-te. "Go" means hard, and "Ju" means soft, hence Goju Ryu is translated as "Hard and Soft Way". It is a blend of Okinawan Te (hard) and Shoalin Kung Fu (soft) with emphasis on the White Crane style. Other Chinese influences include Pakua Chang, I Chuan and Tai Chi Chuan, which Sensei Miyagi studied on several trips to the Chinese mainland. Goju Ryu is a close-range self-defense system, characterized by circular blocks, joint manipulations and kicking techniques to lower body targets. Dynamic tension and breathing are major elements in its training, incorporated in many of the kata. On October 8, 1953, Sensei Miyagi died of either a heart attack (the most popular explanation) or a cerebral haemorrhage at the age of 65. Following this, four of his senior students opened their own schools. Seiko Higa carried on as Sensei Miyagi's successor, Meitoku Yagi formed the Meibukan, Seikichi Toguchi the Shorei-kan and Eiichi Miyazato the Jundokan. An offshoot of the Okinawan Goju Ryu system was Gogen Yamaguchi, who studied with Chojun Miyagi and promoted the style in Japan, forming the Japan Karate-Do Federation Goju-Kai. One of his students, Peter Urban, introduced Japanese Goju Ryu to the United States in 1959, later forming the U.S.A. Goju Association. Gosei Yamaguchi, the son of Gogen, followed in 1964. He moved to San Fransisco and established the Goju-Kai Karate-Do U.S.A. Chronology of Events 1851 Kanryo Higaonna, founder of Naha-Te, is born. 1866 Kanryo Higaonna sails to Fukien province in China, where he studies Chinese martial arts under Ryu Ryuko. 1888 Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju Ryu, is born. 1890 Kanryo Higaonna introduces Naha-Te and a breathing exercise called Sanchin. 1898 Seiko Higa, founder of Shodokan Goju Ryu and Chojun Miyagi's early successor, is born. 1902 Chojun Miyagi begins his training with Kanryo Higaonna. 1909 Gogen Yamaguchi, founder of Japanese Goju Ryu, is born. 1912 Meitoku Yagi, founder of Meibukan Goju Ryu and Chojun Miyagi's later successor, is born. 1915 Kanryo Higaonna dies. Chojun Miyagi travels to Foochow province in China and trains in several local styles. 1917 Chojun Miyagi returns to Okinawa. Seikichi Toguchi , the founder of Shoreikan Goju Ryu, is born. 1922 Eiichi Miyazato, founder of Jundokan Goju Ryu, is born. 1927-1928 Chojun Miyagi founds Goju Ryu karate, also becoming the first to give his style a name other than that of the city from which it is practiced. 1928 Chojun Miyagi travels to Japan and teaches karate at universities. 1929 Gogen Yamaguchi invites Chojun Miyagi to Japan. 1930 Gogen Yamaguchi establishes Japanese Goju Ryu headquarters in Tokyo. Chojun Miyagi named Karate Division Chairman of the Okinawan Prefecture Athletic Association. 1934 Chojun Miyagi lectures and teaches karate in Hawaii. He also becomes a permanent officer of the Dai Nippon Butokukai (Great Japan Martial Virtues Association). 1935 All Japan Goju-Kai Karate-Do Association founded by Gogen Yamaguchi, who also originates jiyu-kumite (free sparring), the basis for sport karate as it is known today. Peter Urban is born. Gosei Yamaguchi is born. 1936 Chojun Miyagi receives a medal for "Excellence in the Martial Arts" from the Japanese Ministry of Education. He also travels to Shanghai and studies Chinese martial arts at the Seibu Dai Iku Kai (Great Gymnastic Association, Pure Martial Arts Spirit). 1937 Chojun Miyagi, along with other stylists, fo...