About Us

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Founded  by Hironori Ohtsuka, 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.    

For  even more information on the history and practice of Wado-Ryu Karate,  

refer to the website of the US Eastern Wado Federation.

 O'Riley Karate  Center dojos are a part of this organization dedicated to the promotion of Wado-Ryu karate.