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What is Wado Ryu Karate? The original Japanese Mixed Martial arts system.
Founded as a Japanese system by Master Hironori Ohtsuka in 1934, Wado-Ryu is recognized as the first truly Japanese style of Karate, as opposed to other styles of karate which were introduced to Japan from Okinawa around 1922. Known as the way of peace, Wado-Ryu developed entirely on the mainland of Japan as Karate and Jujutsu Kempo. Ohtsuka Sensei adopted the good points of several styles including Shotokan Karate, Shinto-Yoshin-Ryu, Yagyu-Shinkage-Ryu of long swordsmanship techniques, and Toda Ryu of short sword techniques. He borrowed the best aspects from each discipline to create his own style, which emphasized natural movements that flowed like water.
O'Riley Karate Center dojos are a part of the US Easter Wado Ryu Federation. This organization is dedicated to the promotion of Wado-Ryu karate.
Wado Ryu History
In Memoriam
Katas/forms learned at each level of experience
