Unlike static images found in most 1980s martial arts books, these photographs capture the "kime" (focus) and "muchimi" (sticky/heavy power) of every technique in micromotion . This allows the reader to see the precise turning of the hips, the tension in the Sanchin breath, and the flow between hard (Go) and soft (Ju) movements that defines the style.
by Morio Higaonna focuses on the correct execution of Goju-Ryu forms, utilizing detailed photography to demonstrate body alignment and movement. Published in 1986, this 148-page text serves as a key instructional guide for mastering forms from Gekisai Dai Ichi to Sanseru and includes sections on Kakie (pushing hands). Information on this title is available through sources such as and references from the TOGKF New Zealand Traditional Karate Do Okinawa Goju Ryu- Vol. 2.pdf