I have studied all that I can find on the "kenpo gokui" that is possible via the Internet. I have also viewed and/or read books on the subject of which there are very, very few; especially in regards to Isshinryu. What I have discovered is dismal and to tell the truth even at the most complete place, a yahoo group dedicated to Isshinryu and Tatsuo, there is very little on it that is not cryptic and short.
Here is what I could find on the Internet with the only link that provides more than just the exact wording of the eight precepts, i.e. the ken-po goku-i blog site.
MSIsshinryu: http://www.msisshinryu.com/gokui/
IsshinKai: http://www.isshinkai.net/history05-kempogokui.html
Ken-po Goku-i Blog: http://www.isshinkai.net/history05-kempogokui.html
Hope Yama Dojo: http://www3.telus.net/hopeyamadojo/codes.htm
Kenpo gokui Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=321963387917&topic=12840
WholeHeartedNews: http://www.wholeheartednews.com/kenp-gokui/
Isshinryu.org: http://isshinryu.org/?page_id=49
Isshinryu Karate Klub of Troy: http://isshinryu.union.rpi.edu/8codes.html
Jersey Karate: http://www.jerseykarate.com/isshinryu_karate.htm
No one, not a one (blog excluded), provides any guidance as to the meaning/meanings behind the eight "tomes" of the gokui. It has been preached in some circles as the key to the practice of Isshinryu karate-DO but nadda darn thing is provided in that vain.
One book was written and upon close scrutiny it turned out to be a book of ego trips and egoistic advice on such mundane subjects as tournaments but nothing on the philosophical aspects or even the symbolism represented in aspects of the Isshinryu-no-megami (some call the MizuGami).
Why is this? I can "guess" that it is because no one truly wants to discover the underlying belief system that Tatsuo incorporated into his system through his in-depth knowledge of the ancient classics, etc. We are all to busy stroking our ego's and getting as many accolades, recognitions, ranks, trophies, etc. and find no apparent value in it other than Tatsuo said it was important.
If it is important, I believe it is, then why has no one in America actually endeavored to provide information on this important subject. There is a lot of lip service but where is the guidance from all these so-called first generation students; these old and self-proclaimed "masters" of Isshinryu?
If you know, know anything, are willing to pass along what you know, then make a comment, put in your mail address and I will contact you off line to hear what you have to teach me.
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