Goju-kai Karate Federation
World Federation
Official international organization established by Gogen Yamaguchi to promote Goju-kai Karate.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1950
Era20th–21st century
Country of Origin
Japan / Global
Japan / GlobalRank / TitleGlobal Governing Body
Active Years1950–present
Biography
The International Karate-do Goju-kai Association (IKGA) was established in 1950 by Gogen Yamaguchi, unifying Goju-ryu schools globally under standardized kata and Jiyu Kumite rules.
Associated Martial Arts
Goju-ryuOrganisation / official→
An Okinawan style joining hard and soft elements; its hallmark is the breathing kata Sanchin. Chojun Miyagi named it in 1933 after a line from the Bubishi.
KarateOrganisation / official→An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.