How many katas are in Wado-Ryu?

The Katas of Wado-Ryu Originally Wado-Ryu had 16 kata, but in 1945 the kata Suparimpei was dropped from the syllabus. After the Second World War, only 9 kata remained (up to Chinto) but in the Chojinkai association we still practice the 15 katas registered in 1945.

What is the importance of kumite?

>* Ippon kumite – one step sparring, typically used for self defense drills. Sparring in Karate is called kumite (組手). It literally means “meeting of hands.” Kumite is practiced both as a sport and as self-defense training.

Does the kumite exist?

Kumite, is in fact, a real thing. The question is whether or not the Kumite tournament Dux described in the 1980 Black Belt feature actually happened. The society also recognizes Dux as a past winner of the Kumite.

What are the kumite rules?

To win, an athlete must either reach an 8-point advantage within the 3-minute round or have the most points at the end of the bout. If there is a tie, the first athlete to have scored a point wins (Senshu). If neither athlete scores a point, the judges determine the winner based on form (Hantei).

Is kumite full contact?

Full contact karate is any format of karate where competitors spar (also called Kumite) full-contact and allow a knockout as winning criterion.

Which is the parent style of Wado Ryu?

Shuri-te (the style of Funakoshi and Itosu) is considered the parent style to Wado-ryu, Shotokan, Shito-ryu and many others popular modern day Karate styles. Born June 1st, 1892 in Shimodate City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Kou Otsuka was the second child and eldest son of four of Dr. Tokujiro and Sato Otsuka.

Who is the founder of Wado ryu karate?

A story recounted in the “ Nihon Budo Taikei ” tells of a meeting at Konishi’s dojo between Choki Motobu and Funakoshi, also present was Otsuka, and a judo 4th degree who was accompanying Motobu.

Which is better Wado ryu or Shotokan karate?

He found that Wado Ryu, while not as attractive to look at as Shotokan, was far more effective. Furthermore, Wado Ryu did not produce any bad Black Belts. He then attended numerous courses and lessons by Sensei Peter Spanton (9th dan) to refine his techniques and prepare himself for his Black Belt gradings.

When did the Satsuma clan ban Wado Ryu?

In 1609 the Shimazu Clan of the Satsuma domain sent a samurai expeditionary force to Okinawa which they easily conquered. Again in order to prevent any future uprisings the Satsuma Clan imposed another weapons ban on the Okinawans.