GOJU-KAI

IN THE UNITED STATES

米国空手道剛柔会

Goju-Kai has been in existence since 1963 as a major division of the International Karate-Do Goju-Kai. Gosen Yamaguchi, 山口剛仙 second son of Gogen Yamaguchi，the first instructor to introduce the complete Goju-Kai program to the United States. During his tenure as Chief Instructor, Gosen Yamaguchi established the first Goju-Kai Karate-Club at San Francisco State College in the summer of 1963.

June 15, 1964, Gosei Yamaguchi 山口剛正(1935- )， first son of Gogen Yamaguchi arrived in San Francisco to assume leadership of the Goju-Kai in the United States from his brother, Gosen. Shortly after Gosei's arrival Goju-Kai Karate-Do, U.S.A., National Headquarters was formally founded at 3221-22nd Street, San Francisco. In 1967, Karate program at the San Francisco State College became part of the curriculum in the Department of Physical Education. The National Headquarters relocated at 97 Collingwood Street，San Francisco on June，1967．

　 Due to its multiple facets, the art of Karate may be practiced in various degrees of participation and has value to any individual as a means of maintaining health, developing self-defense or as a sport. For this reason we are confident that the Goju-Kai Karate-Do, U.S.A., National Headquarters will continue to serve in the United States.