Wado meaning way to harmony is one of four major japanese karate styles and is perhaps the purest form of karatedo. Wado kai karate kata is written by the late top master masaru shintani, 9th dan, and saiko shihan gregory reid, 8th dan, both of whom trained with wado founder hironori otsuka and learned the fine points of the kata directly from him. In 1940, when master otsuka was requested to submit an official name by the butokakai in kyoto he registered the style of wado kai. The history of wado karate this is a growing compilation of many pieces of information, gathered from many sources, intended to share a broad glimpse of wado s rich history hironori otsuka, founder of wado ryu karate, was born on june.
The kata are the 5 pinan kata, kushanku, naihanchi. Originally published in japanese, by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka and later translated into english by masters publica. Hironori otsuka written by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka, this book is an exact translation from the masters text, which was written in 1977. Hironori otsuka is the founder and honorary president of the wado school of karate. Master ohtsuka also studied under choki motobu and kenwa mabuni and in 1939, master ohtsuka registered the name wado ryu for his own style of karate. Wadoryu is one of the four major karate styles and was founded by hironori otsuka. Wado ryu karate do renmei international federation of wado ryu karate do organizations yoshimitsu oshida deputy chief director preface i would firstly like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the third generation grandmaster hironori otsuka, oistein riber sensei, and wado academy for providing me with this precious opportunity to. He was the first grand master of wadoryu karate, and received high awards within japan for his contributions to karate. Sensei kazutaka ohtsuka i was born in 1965, the first son of the present grand master jiro otsuka and grandson of grand master hironori otsuka founder of wado ryu karate. International federation of wadoryu karatedo organizations. This book features hundreds of photos of otuska himself performing the wonderful flowing style of wado ryu karate. The swkkf is one of the largest martial arts organization of a single style in north america.
This is the official web site for the wado academy. As the synopsis says the book covers the basic techniques, kihons and wado kata. This dvd is an electronic version of that book which is no longer in exsistence. Wadoryu combines the karate techniques taught by funakoshi with the influence of motobus fighting methods and mabunis way of performing the kata. Hironori otsuka was a japanese master of karate who created the wadoryu style of karate. Hironori otsuka grand master hironori otsuka 1892 1982, the founder of wado karate studied the martial arts for 85 years, ending his illustrious career as first generation karate. Oct 20, 1997 wado ryu karate authored by the founder of wado hironori otsuka this 358 page master piece was originally in hard cover and is now in paperback. The history of wado ryu ohtsuka sensei story the wado story officially began in may 1934 when hironori ohtsuka registered his own style of karate, which he called wado ryu and was recognized as an independent style. Master hironori otsuka practiced karate daily until his death on january 29th 1982.
Hironori otsuka and the history of wado kai the information here is common knowledge, i have had it told to me by my teacher or have read it in my studies of wado kai karate. In the years 19101921, otsuka trained in various jujutsu dojos in tokyo. It is one of the four major styles of karate in japan and remains one of the purest form of karate do. The history of wado karate academy of classical karate. Karate kenpo 1934 view pdf book size 9mb karate do nyumon 1938 view pdf book size 16mb sources. Page 3 w elcome to this introduction to applied karate. Karate kenpo 1934 view pdf book size 9mb karatedo nyumon 1938 view pdf book size 16mb sources. Wado ryu karate association of alabama us eastern wado ryu. This is a book for serious wado practitioners everywhere. Originally published in japanese, by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka and later translated into english by masters publication. Hironori otsuka starts jujutsu training under his uncle chojiro ebashi in 1898. Nov 17, 2006 this books has changed my wado ryu karate in so many ways simply by reading the words of the orginator.
Unfortunate conflicts in 1981 shortly before the death of the founder, caused wado to be split into two organizations, usually referred to as wado ryu and wado kai. Still lean and hard at over eighty years of age, master hironori ohtsuka also spelled hironori otsuka was a robust example of how the martial arts can give a man a long, healthy life. However, its origins were developed by ohtsukas continuous study of all martial arts, formulating the wado techniques by. Hironori hhtsuka soke wado ryu founder of wado ryu japanese martial art and zen traininig in indianapolis for adultsonly under the direction of ted hanulak sensei. Otsuka also studied shinto yoshin ryu jujitsu under yukiyoshi tatasusaburo nakayama. The information is provided by semka and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the. After that, he trained with karate practitioners from okinawa, such as chohki motobu and kenwa mabuni, and further polished his karate techniques. The shintani wado kai karate federation swkkf was founded by hanshi masaru shintani in 1966. Wadokai karate kata is written by the late top master masaru shintani, 9th dan. Grand master hironori otsuka 1892 1982, the founder of wado karate studied the martial arts for 85 years, ending his illustrious career as first generation karatedo master of the 10th dan the greatest title that can be achieved in martial arts. Now in his 60s, grandmaster hironori otsuka ii continues to teach wado ryu karate throughout the world as head of the international wado ryu karatedo renmei. Grandmaster hironori ohtsuka ii the 2001 interview. The book includes over 1,100 photographs and text,17 katas in full,110 kihon gumite, advanced fighting techniques,speed,reflex and power training, basic moves, history, vital spots,exercises, knife, kneeling and sword defence.
Having trained in wado ryu for the last 34 years i have learnt so much and are still learnig simply by reading and practisicng from the book. Plus a complete section on the philosophy, and history of this beautiful flowing art. Disclaimer the information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Although strictly speaking we do not practice bunkai in wado, this book is nonetheless a very interesting read. Feb 12, 2019 tatsuya naka from the shotokan trains with hironori otsuka, the 3rd generation soke of wado ryu. Use this site for official administration information and documents. Hironori ohtsuka sensei karate public group facebook. It is a rare and beautiful book 208 pages, hard back, with dust jacket. My first experience of practicing wado ryu karate was when i was five years old, but it did not last long. It is said that then, around 1929, the whole entity of wado ryu karate do was completed through a fusion of the essence of jujitsu, different schools of the old martial arts, and karate. Pinan kata was taught by the founder hironori otsuka and is in line with the ekws constitutional commitment to foster and develop the art of wado ryu along traditional lines. Wadoryu is one of the four major karate styles and was founded by hironori otsuka 18921982. Wadoryu karate the complete art uncovered, is the most comprehensive book ever published on the art of wadoryu, in english. Wado ryu incorporated japanese swordsmanship and jujutsu to karate.
Following his death in 1982, jiro otsuka helped publish this book. This is exactly what all wado ryu practitioners have been waiting for a comprehensive companion book to wado ryu karate. Learn the katas the way he performed them back in its origin. For general news from the wado academy community please visit the wado karate forum. Hironori otsuka june 1892 january was a japanese master karateka and the founder wadoryu karate. It is an amalgamation of funakoshis shotokan karate, jujutsu and kempo. Recommended reading reading karate club wado kai karate. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. Book wadoryu karate uncovered, by frank johnson, english. In his 1977 book on wadoryu published in english in 1997, otsuka. Hironori otsuka by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Written by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka, this book is an. Hironori otsuka, the karate master smiled, in that case, youll have to wait another year. Hironori ohtsuka wado international karatedo federation. The ekw acknowledges that initially some of the updates will by new to some, but in time these will become embedded into the associations training and. In the next few years, otsuka wrote two books on karate. Master ohtsuka also studied under choki motobu and kenwa mabuni and in 1939, master ohtsuka registered the name wadoryu for his own style of karate. I was born in 1965, the first son of the present grand master jiro otsuka and grandson of grand master hironori otsuka founder of wado ryu karate my first experience of practicing wado ryu karate was when i was five years old, but it did not last long.
Otsuka received his instruction in the pinan katas from both mabuni and funakoshi. The wado system is one of the most efficient styles practiced today. Wado ryu karate is directed through the wado ryu karate do renmei in tokyo, japan, which is headed by hironori otsuka ni dai, 10th degree and son of the founder. Stourbridge wado ryu karate is a traditional and pragmatic club we pride ourselves on teaching karate in a. Hironori ohtsuka 18921982 was the creator and first grand master of the japanese karate style wado ryu.
Hironori otsuka founder of wado ryu karate once wrote. Tatsuya naka from the shotokan trains with hironori otsuka, the 3rd generation soke of wado ryu. History of wado karate page6 academy of classical karate. The wado story officially began in may 1934 when hironori ohtsuka registered his own style of karate, which he called wado ryu and was recognized as an independent style. Master hironori ohtsuka otsuka was the founder of the wado ryu school of karate. I am fortunate enough to have both of otsuka senseis books but they are in japanese. Master otsuka practiced karate daily until his death in his 90th year, on january 29th 1982. Karate do by otsuka, hironori and a great selection of related books. This e book is not about techniques or producing aesthetic. Wado kai karate was developed in 1934 originally called the karate promotion club. Wado ryu combines the karate techniques taught by funakoshi with the influence of motobus fighting methods and mabunis way of performing the kata. In his 1977 book on wadoryu published in english in 1997, otsuka declared only nine.
This dvd is an exact replica of that book, electronically offered in. It was difficult for a five year old boy to accept the learning. Wado ryu karate by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wadoryu karate sports and martial arts in the united. Wado ryu karate authored by the founder of wado hironori otsuka this 358 page master piece was originally in hard cover and is now in paperback. A selection of recommended wado karate, karate and martial arts books and journals. In this e book youll find the basic information you need to begin practising karate in a functional and pragmatic way. Wado ryu kata by otsuka hironori ii signed the book is dated june 1, 1991 and is a first edition, first printing. Wado ryu karate authored by the founder of wado hironori. Kenwa mabuni mabuni kenwa, 14 november 1889 23 may 1952 was one of the first karateka to teach karate on mainland japan and is credited as developing the style known as shitoryu. Belt rank in wado ryu karate red belt 9th kyu yellow belt 8th kyu orange belt 7th kyu green.
Wado kai karate is a japanese karate style founded in 1939 by hironori otsuka. The style itself is individual in its emphasis on not just striking, but tai sabaki, joint locks and throws. Wado ryu is one of the five major karate styles and was founded by hironori otsuka. Apr 01, 20 jujutsu technique in wadoryu karate duration. This books has changed my wado ryu karate in so many ways simply by reading the words of the orginator. Founder of wado ryu karate june 1, 1892 january 29, 1982 modern karate has its beginnings so far in the past that its earliest history is lost. Today, he commands a following of more than 40,000 karateka throughout the world who, true to his fathers wishes, recognize him as the single head of the wado ryu style.
Wadoryu kata by otsuka hironori ii signed the book is dated june 1, 1991 and is a first edition, first printing. Written by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka, this book is an exact translation from the masters text, which was written in 1977. Now in his 60s, grandmaster hironori otsuka ii continues to teach wado ryu karate throughout the world as head of the international wado ryu karate do renmei. After 1922, otsuka began to learn karate under gichin funakoshi, kenwa mabuni and choki motobu. In 1981, some months before his death, a group with otsuka s son jiro who changed his name to hironori otsuka ii as its chief split off form the wado kai, and became a private organization known as the wado ryu renmei. Grand master hironori otsuka 1892 1982, the founder of wado karate studied the martial arts for 85 years, ending his illustrious career as first generation karate do master of the 10th dan the greatest title that can be achieved in martial arts. Wado ryu means way of peace and harmony hironori otsuka, founder of wado ryu karate, was born on june 1 st 1892 in shimodate city, ibaraji, japan the aim of wado karate is perfection of technique as well as development of a mind that is tranquil yet alive, able to react intuitively and without hesitation to any situation. Book karatedo by master hironori otsuka, founder of wado ryu, 17 x 24 cm. It says this book features hundreds of photos of otuska himself performing the wonderful flowing style of wado ryu karate however i cannot see photos in the.
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