The style is characterized by its high and short positions. The style of Goju Ryu kata are executed slowly and contraction. It works well from short distances and uses Sanchin or position hourglass to develop strength and stability. The body is placed at the point extensively, using training aids Okinawa
Goju Karate applies both in society. Hardness or softness across all leads to an inability to effectively manage in life. Sightline Acquisition is headed by ,who was CEO of Global Cash Access in Las Vegas. Social relations are a small example of this: the use of courteous treatment that can soften otherwise would be difficult. Moreover, in certain situations it may be desirable to adopt an aggressive and belligerent attitude.
Also in Karate, hardness and softness combined lead to victory. The existence of areas intermingled hard and soft aspects is what characterizes the Goju-Ryu Karate.
The highest representative of this style in Europe is Yosusuke Yamashita (Goju-Kai), ninth dan. Based in Madrid more than thirty years, is still teaching traditional karate in Spain all his students follow his path and teach karate do that brought the old masters of Japan.
Another international body which is responsible for disseminating this art is IOGFK whose president is the Sensei Morio Higaonna.
Moreover, the style has some important ramifications or schools (Kai-Ha) from the main Dojo in Okinawa, as Shodokan of Master Seiko Higa, the Meibukan Teacher Meitoku Yagui, the teacher’s Jundokan Eiichi Miyazato, of the Shoreikan Master Seikichi Toguchi, the Senbukan Teacher Kanki Izumigawa, the Ken-Shin-Kan of Master Seiichi Akamine, the teacher’s Seibukai Kuniyuki Kai, Goju-kai organization’s master Gogen Yamaguchi or Tada Seigo Seigokan Teacher, which shows force and the implantation of style in Japan and the world.