Martial Arts: Wado Ryu
Wado Ryu was developed by Otsuka Hironori and is one of the four main styles of
Japanese karate. Hironori used his knowledge of Shotokan Karate, Jujutsu,
grappling and Tai Sabaki to form his own style. Wado Ryu does not practice many
of the body toughening exercises common to other styles of karate, preferring
rather to use Tai Sabaki (Body Movement) to evade attacks.
Origin of Wado Ryu: Japan
Founder of Wado Ryu: Otsuka Hironori in 1930
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