Volume 1: Wado-Ryu Jujutsu and Kenpo
"The path of martial arts is boundless, seeking harmony in the way of war."
Wado-Ryu combines the ancient Japanese martial art techniques of Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu with the superior striking techniques of Okinawan Karate. Founded by the first generation Hironori Otsuka, it adheres to the principle of harmonizing with the principles of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, now passed down to the second generation, Hiroki Otsuka, who has trained numerous disciples.
Witness the true essence of Wado-Ryu revealed here!
Contents:
- Basic Techniques: Straight thrusts, reverse thrusts, stationary thrusts, applications of thrusts and kicks.
- Flying thrusts.
- Katas: Basic forms, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Seishan, Bassai, Wanshu, Rohai, Jutte (includes partial breakdowns).
- Kumite: Basic kumite (first to fifth), reverse kumite (first to third).
- Strategies of waiting hands and attacking hands: Strategies in advance, counters, and advanced counters.
- Capturing techniques (first to fifth).
- Short sword captures (first to fifth).
- Throwing techniques: Wrist turns, arm captures, clothing wrapping.
Instructor and Supervisor: Hironori Otsuka
Born in 1934, Hironori Otsuka is the second-generation head of Wado-Ryu, and the highest master of the style. He began learning karate from his father, the founder, at the age of 15. He has since dedicated himself to the advancement of karate, conducting teachings across dozens of countries worldwide. In 1981, he assumed the role of the second-generation head, continuing to strive for the spread of Wado-Ryu to this day.
