In Ukraine, there are seven cities that are representative of Goju Ryu Karate (Dnepropetrovsk, Kherson, Kiev, Nikolayev, Odessa, Kharkiv, Cherkasy) . The basis of training in Goju Ryu are traditional occupations in general, as well as individual groups, which include practicing techniques of a real duel and nurture high moral quality, based on the philosophy of martial arts. All offices maintain friendly relations among themselves. Regular seminars are held where representatives from different cities can work out together and share their experiences technician instructor of Goju ryu.Shef Ukraine is Vasil'chuk Denis (4 dan), who teaches Goju Ryu in Dnepropetrovsk. Principal Consultant Goju Ryu Karate is Alexander Grishnyakov (5 dan) Odessa.

Goju Ryu Karate - is one of the major styles of Okinawan karate, which combines a combination of hard and soft technology. Was founded in 1920 Tedzyunom master Miyagi (1888 1953). Today is one of the most popular styles of karate throughout the world. The keeper of traditions and the main representative of the International Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate is Sensei Morio Higaonna, the owner of the 10 th dan.

Historical information about the origin of the style of Goju Ryu link to the Higaonna. He has studied and future creator of Goju Ryu Miyagi Tedzyun. In 1904, Miyagi went to China and there he was in the same school where he had studied and Higaonna. In 1928 Tedzyun Miyagi was invited to Japan at that time, he was head of the Association of Okinawan karate of art. " At that time, Miyagi perfected martial arts that he trained with Higaonna and called his style "Goju Ryu Karate.