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These movements are repeated in sets of three along with the turning of the head. Below are demonstrations of Seishan kata by Hironori Otsuka sensei and an unknown sensei. This kata teaches many grappling and throwing techniques while emphasizing balance and stability. This is because it involves unusual strikes that vary in height usually on one foot.

Chinto is best suited for uneven terrain and is performed while facing the east. Below are demonstrations of Chinto kata by Hironori Otsuka sensei and an unknown sensei.

This kata involves a number of throwing techniques, quick changes of direction, and rising motions mimicking the movements of a swallow. Below are demonstrations of Wanshu by Jiro Otsuka sensei, Takuya Furuhashi kata champion and an unknown sensei. This along with the Pinan katas originated from Okinawa.

It involves a lot of grasping, countering and close range striking. Its motions shift from slow to very fast movements. This gives the karateka the ability to control his muscles and body to adapt to relaxed and tense situations seamlessly. Below are demonstrations of Niseishi kata by Hironori Otsuka sensei, Tatsuo Suzuki sensei and an unknown sensei.

This kata was among the 16 katas of the Wado Ryu style but was eventually dropped because it is thought to not follow the general Wado Ryu principles. Some schools and instructors may teach this kata even when not regarded as part of the Wado Ryu syllabus. This kata is the only one taken from Goju Ryu style.

It is a long and very advanced kata which include techniques from many other katas. Below are demonstrations of this kata by a senior instructor Wado Ryu version and Morio Higaonna sensei Goju Ryu version. If you find this post helpful, please consider sharing this post and my site with those who might be interested. I would appreciate that a lot. Until the s Martial Arts and especially Wado-Ryu karate remained upon the small islands of Japan. It was hardly recognised outside of the East.

This was soon to change. In a three-man team left Japan to conquer America and Europe. The team was composed of Mr.

Arakawa, Mr Takashima and Mr. The impressions they left upon America and Europe were tremendous, Wado-Ryu Karate became recognised worldwide for its true merits. It was presented by the Emperor for his dedication to the introduction and teaching of karate. By the early s karate had become truly established worldwide. In Ohtsuka Meijin began to think about retirement as the head of Wado Karate and wanted his son to succeed him as Grand Master.

However other high level Wado Karateka were not in favor of this and wished for a different leader to be appointed. Although many negotiations took place no agreement could be reached and some of these Wado Karateka broke away and formed their own association.

Ohtsuka Meijin continued to lead the World of Wado-Ryu Karate until the 20th November , when he finally decided to abdicate his possession as Grand Master of Wado-Ryu Karate and nominated his son Hironori Ohtsuka 2nd as his successor. Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin peacefully passed away on 19th January , two months later. Throughout the entire world where Marital Arts are practiced he will always be remembered for his enormous contribution and individual devotion to Wado Karate.

Share this: Twitter Facebook. Kano Sensei, a renowned Martial Arts Instructor, accepted that the spirit behind karate was the same as Japanese Martial Arts, which served to promote its message and style. Ohtsuka was impressed with this newly promoted Martial Art. He visited Funakoshi Sensei on numerous occasions during his stay, discussing techniques and other aspects of Karate.

Funakoshi Sensei prolonged his visit by invitation from the Japanese Education department. He was "impressed" by Ohtsuka's enthusiasm and determination to understand Karate and agreed to teach him all he knew about Karate.

Within the space of a year Ohtsuka Sensei had studied all the Katas that Funakoshi had brought from Okinawa, although he found certain movements and techniques difficult to implement and understand. In Ohtsuka's mother died and he was left in a period of indecision about his career. After three years of deep philosophical thought, he left the Kawasaki Bank and set up a "bone setting" practice, similar to a small hospital.

At this time Okinawan Karate only concentrated upon Kata, Ohtsuka thought that the full spirit of Budo, which concentrates both upon defense and attack, was missing. Ohtsuka Sensei meanwhile had been developing Yakusoko Kumite to compensate for the lack of attacking techniques. He thought there was a need for a more fluid type of Karate and decided to leave Funakoshi Sensei to concentrate on developing his own style of Karate, "Wado". The year of proved to be a major year for Ohtsuka and "Wado" Karate.

On February 28th Ohtsuka the 2nd was born. It is uncanny that during this year Wado-Ryu Karate was also "born" and officially recognised to be an independent style. This recognition meant a departure for Ohtsuka from his hospital and a fulfillment of his life's ambition, to become a full time Martial Artist. In Karate received a further promotion upon Kano Sensei's recommendation to be accepted as a Martial Art, but at first only as an extension of Judo by the Japan Martial Arts Federation.

Ohtsuka Sensei's personalised style of Karate was officially registered in after he was awarded the rank of "Renshi-go". He presented a magnificent demonstration of "Wado" Karate for the Japan Martial Arts Federation who were impressed with his style and commitment and successfully acknowledged him as a high ranking instructor.

The next year the Japan Martial Arts Federation asked all the different styles of Karate to register their names. Ohtsuka registered the name of "Wado-Ryu". The next few years witnessed Wado Ryu karate growing from strength to strength, new dojos were opening and karate was being taught at the Universities. Ohtsuka himself was becoming a recognised figure within the World of Martial Arts.