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. Plus a complete section on the philosophy, and history of this beautiful flowing art. Learn the katas the way he performed them back in its origin. On april 29, 1966, emperor hirohito awarded otsuka the order of the rising sun, fifth class for his contributions to karate. 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. What were hironori otsukas philosophical differences with. Karatedo wadoryu karate techniques book demonstrated by hironori otsuka himself. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Wadoryu karate was founded by hironori otsuka who was born june 1, 1892 in shimodate, japan. 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.
It is a great reference book if you are interested in wado ryu karate. This video presents the wado ryu club of mamer luxembourg and its philosophy. The kata are the 5 pinan kata, kushanku, naihanchi, saishan, chinto, bassai, rohai, jion, jitte, niseishi and wanshu. Although strictly speaking we do not practice bunkai in wado, this book is nonetheless a very interesting read. Its author frank johnson trained in japan with the wadoryu founder hironori ohtsuka.
Grandmaster hironori ohtsuka ii the 2001 interview. This is master hironori ohtsuka of wado ryu karate filmed at the hombu dojo in tokyo. Kazutaka, born in 1965, a daughter riki, born in 1967 and younger son michi, born in 1968. International federation of wadoryu karatedo organizations. This is an illustrated book on legendary karate msaters such as gichin funnaksohishotokan ryu, hironori otsuka wado ryu,miyagi chojungoju ryu,gogen yamaguchi. This book features the original katas as performed by the master. Originally published in japanese, by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka and later translated into english by masters publica. As the synopsis says the book covers the basic techniques, kihons and wado kata. Originally published in japanese, by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka and later translated into english by masters publication. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Frank has a unique insight into the art of wado ryu karate. I have been reading otsukas wado ryu karate book which contains the authors thoughts regarding the role of karate in society and how it.
Kenpo gaisetsu wadoryu karate book student of funakshi. In the book, otsuka states that the kata would take more than one lifetime to master and that, there is something deep about it. In the next few years, otsuka wrote two books on karate. Wado ryu karate by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is a musthave for the wadoryu enthusiast. Seiza with hironori ohtsuka by empty mind films youtube. The wado ryu logo is a protected trade mark, registered with the trade mark registry and cannot be used in any form without. 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. Plus a complete section on the philosophy and history of.
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. Hironori ohtsuka sensei karate public group facebook. Jiro began his training in wado ryu karate at the age of fifteen. Hironori otsuka who received instruction on the kata from motobu points out the amount of knowledge contained within naihanchi in his book, wado ryu karate. May 10, 2015 this pin was discovered by karate books. This is exactly what all wadoryu practitioners have been waiting for a comprehensive companion book to wadoryu karate. Master hironori ohtsuka otsuka was the founder of the wado ryu school of karate. After first training with his father, he started formal training in shinto yoshin ryu jiujitsu under shinzaburo nakayama at age thirteen. 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. Hironori otsuka was a japanese master of karate who created the wadoryu style of karate.
Tomihide arimoto learned karate under hironori otuska until he passed away. Following his death in 1982, jiro otsuka helped publish this book. He was the first grand master of wadoryu karate, and received high. It is an amalgamation of funakoshis shotokan karate, jujutsu and kempo. I am fortunate enough to have both of otsuka senseis books but they are in japanese. This is a book for serious wado practitioners everywhere. We are a member of the luxembourgish martial art federation flam.
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. It is a rare and beautiful book 208 pages, hard back, with dust jacket. Description title wado ryu no kata supervised by tomihide arimoto publication year 1994 this is a very rare karate kata book by tomihide arimoto. Buy karate katas of wadoryu first edition by ohgami, shingo isbn. Wadoryu is one of the four major karate styles and was founded by hironori otsuka 18921982. Wado ryu kata by otsuka hironori ii signed the book is dated june 1, 1991 and is a first edition, first printing. Kenpo gaisetsu wado ryu karate book student of funakshi gichin otsuka hironori 1 of 12 only 1 available kenpo gaisetsu wado ryu karate book student of funakshi gichin otsuka hironori 2 2 of 12 kenpo gaisetsu wado ryu karate book student of funakshi gichin otsuka hironori 3 3 of 12 kenpo gaisetsu wado ryu karate book student of funakshi gichin. Recommended for those who would like to know history of karate or legendary karate masters. 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 do master of. Hundreds of photos are included and almost all of them are demonstrated 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. Hironori otsuka written by the founder of wado ryu karate, hironori otsuka, this book is an exact translation. The style itself is individual in its emphasis on not. Karatedo, volume 1 1967, focused on kata and karatedo, volume 2 1970, focused on kumite.
Published on feb 12, 2019 tatsuya naka from the shotokan trains with hironori otsuka, the 3rd generation soke of wadoryu. The style itself is individual in its emphasis on not just striking, but tai sabaki, joint locks and throws. For general news from the wado academy community please visit the wado karate forum. 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.
Hironori otsuka and later translated into english by masters publication. Wado ryu karate authored by the founder of wado hironori. Hironori otsuka by hironori otsuka and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Karate wado ryu reportage sur le stage instructeurs en. 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.
Fortunately,it has many photos in it so that even beginners can learn basic body movements by looking at them. Karatedo wadoryu karate techniques book demonstrated by. Kazutaka has trained in iaido, judo and wado and is presently the chief instructor at the main dojo in tokyo, riki has trained in iaido and wado. Tatsuo suzuki as a child had a keen interest in kendo and judo, and at the age of 14, he began studying karate, under hironori otsuka, the founder of wado ryu karate.