A Brief History of Wado-Ryu?


Wado-Ryu Karate was created by Hidenori Otsuka
It's name means "Way of peace or harmony"
Hidenori Otsuka was born in 1892. He studied Jiu-Jitsu
in his youth but did not train in Karate until he was 30.
He found the Shotokan form of Karate too restrictive
and after 10 years of study founded his own style.
This blended Jiu-Jitsu with Karate which gives Wado an
approach built on speed and grace of movement rather
than brute strength.
St. Neots Wado-Ryu Karate Club is based on the original
principles set out by Hidenori Otsuka.




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