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January 21, 1909
The founder, Gogen Yamaguchi was born in Kagoshima Pref.
1929
Gogen Yamaguchi entered Ritsumeikan University, majoring law studies.
He organized Karate studies club.
Sep. 28, 1942
The present president Goshi Yamaguchi was born in Shinkyo, Manchuria.
1949
Gogen Yamaguchi opened Dojo in Nihonzutsumi, Asakusa, Taito ward.
1950
By Gogen Yamaguchi's proposal, All Japan Karate-do Goju-kai was united.
Asakusa Senzoku dojo was opened.
1961
Gosen Yamaguchi went to the states to enter a university.
He opened a dojo in San Francisco In 1964 Gosei, the first child and in 1965 Goshi, the third child went to the states.
1965
International Karate-do Goju-Kai Association was united.
1973 The Suginami Goju-kan head dojo was opened.
1978
The Chojun Miyagi Sensei's 20th memorial, visiting his grave in Okinawa.
1983 The Goju-ryu founder, Chojun Miyagi Sensei's 30th Kensho Memorial International Friendly Match was held.
20 may,1989
Gogen Yamaguchi passed away of acute cardiac arrest.
26,sep All Japan Karate-do Goju-kai Association funeral was held at Meiji Kaikan, in Minato ward.
1990
Goshi Yamaguchi became the president of All Japan Karate-do Goju-kai Association and of International Karate-do Goju-Kai Association.
21-23,Nov,1993 From November 21st through 23rd, Chojun Miyagi Sensei & Gogen Yamaguchi Kensho The 1st Karate-do Goju-kai world Tourbament was held at Chiba Port Arena.
24-25,Nov,1995
The 1st Karate-do Goju-kai Asian Pacific Tournament was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
28-29,Des,1996 The 2nd Karate-do Goju-kai Asian Pacific Tournament was held in India.
29-30,Nov,1997
The 2nd Karate-do Goju-kai World Tournament was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1998 Chojun Miyagi Sensei's 45th memorial, visiting his grave in Okinawa.

 


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