Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō Desk Reference
Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology
The definitive educational guide and historic chronology of traditional Okinawan Karate-dō (剛柔流空手道 参考書). Researched, translated, and authored by Johnpaul Williams Sensei, this text serves as an indispensable reference for serious practitioners, instructors, and historians of classical Japanese Budō.
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Hardcover Edition
Full-color archival printing, durable case laminate binding, and high-definition plates. Ideal for dōjō libraries, senior instructors, and collectors.
Paperback Edition
Lightweight, comprehensive floor reference designed for active karateka, daily training review, and Shinsa rank preparation.
Kindle eBook
Immediate worldwide access with searchable kanji, hyperlinked cross-references, and portable mobile reading across all devices.
About the Author
Johnpaul Williams Sensei is the Chief Instructor of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley and holds high-level certifications with Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō Seiwakai and the Japan Karatedo Federation (JKF Gōjūkai). With decades of direct instruction under Hanshi Seiichi Fujiwara and extensive research across Okinawan and Japanese archival sources, his writings bridge classical Japanese traditions with practical martial mechanics.
Note on the 3rd Edition Revisions
The 3rd Edition incorporates comprehensive historical revisions, lineage dates, and kanji transcriptions. Practitioners studying for advanced Dan examinations or conducting scholarly research are encouraged to consult this latest printing however the 4th-edition is in the works with additional data, images and documentation.
