Wadō-ryū
Wadō-ryū (和道流) is one of the four major karate styles and was founded by Hironori Ōtsuka (1892–1982). The style itself places emphasis on not only striking, but tai sabaki, joint locks and throws. It has its origins within Shindō Yōshin-ryū jujitsu then afterward Tomari-te (pre-Shotokan) karate, and was also influenced by Shito-Ryu.
The flag of Wadō-ryū. | |
| Also known as | Shinshu Wadoryu Karate-Jujutsu |
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| Date founded | 1929 or 1938 |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Founder | Hironori Ōtsuka |
| Arts taught | Karate |
| Ancestor arts | Karate (Shotokan, Shitō-ryū and Motobu-ryū), Jujutsu (Shindō Yōshin-ryū, other) |
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