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Last updated on April 21, 2025.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Jitsumi Gōgen Yamaguchi, also known as Gōgen Yamaguchi, was a Japanese martial artist and student of Gōjū-ryū Karate under Chōjun Miyagi. He was one of the most well-known karate-dō masters from Japan and he founded the International Karate-dō Gōjū Kai Association.

January 20, 1909 - May 20, 1989

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A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Gogen Yamaguchi

Move quickly. Sound, calm mind. Be light in body. Have a clever mind. Master the basics.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Gogen Yamaguchi

It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired. — © Gogen Yamaguchi

It is not the number of Kata you know, but the SUBSTANCE of the Kata you have acquired.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Gogen Yamaguchi

It's easy to listen to what you are taught. But it's difficult to find what you have within yourself and master it as yor own.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Gogen Yamaguchi

Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what's hidden deep within yourself.

Gogen Yamaguchi

Gogen Yamaguchi

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