In the 3rd edition of Gj-Ry Karate-D Desk Reference Volume 1 Introduction & Historic Chronology , , we broadly expand and revise the lineage of Goju-Ryu and related histories of Karate-Do. Additionally, we release previously unpublished or unidentified photos of Miyagi Chjun as well as extend the list of his known students. Furthermore, we have updated content and articles directly relating to the history of Gj-Ry Karate-D being a native style of Okinawa.
Gj-Ry Karate-D Desk Reference is the authoritative text providing a concise and comprehensive history of Gj-Ry Karate-D in chronological order. Broadly investigating the lineage of Gj-Ry and related histories of Karate-D. Including many previously unpublished photographs and data, the author dispels several often-repeated martial arts myths. In this, the 3rd edition of Volume 1 we include several additional, previously unidentified photo's of Miyagi Chojun and greatly expand on his life and his students.

All Karate-D is from Okinawa, having spread throughout the world. There are several styles of karate from Okinawa however the most popular practice on the Island is Gj-Ry Karate-d. Chronological biographies of certain historic individuals and organizations related to Goju-Ryu include:
Ry Ry K (Liú Lóng Gng )
Arakaki Seish
Higaonna (Higashionna) Kanry
Itosu Ank ()
Hanashiro Chmo
Dr. Kan Jigor
Miyagi Chjun
Motobu Chki
Funakoshi Gichin ()
Mabuni Kenwa
Nakaima Norisato (Kenri)
Uechi Kanbun
Chibana Chshin
tsuka Hironori
Nagamine Shshin
Yagi Meitoku
Yamaguchi Ggen ()
Yogi Jitsu'e i () ( )
Shinzato Jin'an
Miyazato Ei'ichi
Higa Sek (Seik)
Ujita Shz
Miyazato Eik
Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Toguchi Seikichi
S Neich (Soh Nei-Choo)
( )
Okamura Mitsuyasu
Kizaki (Kisaki) Tomoharu
Uchiage Kenz
Kinj Hiroshi
Izumikawa Kanki
Miyagi Takashi ( )
yama (Mas) Masutatsu (Choi Yeong-Eui)
( / )
Tada Seigo
Dr. Kno Toshisada
Tasaki Shji
Miyagi An'ichi
Fukuda Keiko
Yamaguchi Gsen Kishio
Mayama Motomasa
Watanabe Ryz
Iha Koshin ()
Chinen Teruo
Hichiya Yoshio
Dan Ivan
Cornell Watson
Jesse Canedo
Ridgley Abel
Inoue Yoshimi
George Anderson
Chuck Merriman
Yamashita Ysuke
Higaonna Morio