It should be known that secret principals of Goju Ryu exist in the kata.
Goju Ryu Karate do is a manifestation within one’s own self of the harmonious accord of the universe.
The way of Goju Ryu Karate do is to seek the way of virtue.
Chojun Miyagi Sensei
Anthony Willis Sensei has studied and taught Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate for over 30 years. Anthony was raised in Southwest Missouri and entered the Air Force after graduating from high school. He started practicing Goju Ryu in 1983 as a Cadet Candidate at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Anthony’s second assignment, in the Air Force, was the first of two to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa. During this assignment he was introduced to Shinjo Anyu Senei, founder of the Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate Do Goyu Kai. During his two tours at Kadena, Anthony studied directly under Shinjo Sensei at the hombu dojo for over 4 years. He now makes regular trips to visit and practice with Shinjo Sensei.
After retiring from the Air Force in 2014 Anthony moved back to Southwest Missouri. He currently lives in Clever, Missouri and teaches Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate at the Republic, MO Community Center.
Anthony Sensei can be contacted at: anthony.willis@goyukan-usa.com
Goyu Kan – USA is a branch dojo of the Goyu Kai, Yamashita Cho, Naha City, Okinawa. Shinjo Anyu Sensei Founder and Head Instructor.