Karate Legend: Wado Ryu Founder Hironori Otsuka DVD Yukiyoshi Marutani their own body is their

their own body is their weapon

and fully engaged at all times

Mutô Dori Gata

Rotation sweep from Half Spider guard

Positioning after attack

Karate Legend: Wado Ryu Founder Hironori Otsuka DVD Yukiyoshi Marutani their own body is theirUnearthing the treasure trove of private films from the life of Hironori Otsuka, who founded the traditional style of Karate do known as Wado ryu and laid the foundation for modern Karate. He meticulously analyzed and studied Okinawan karate techniques, integrating principles from Shinto Yoshin ryu jujutsu and ancient martial arts. He innovated formats such as kata and kumite, contributing significantly to the popularization and development of Karate