At Japan Karate Institute Wadokai, Chiang Mai, we practice the style of karate known as Japan Karate-do Federation Wadokai, For short, JKF Wadokai karate. As indicated by the name, this vision of Wado Ryu karate is recognized by the Japan Karate-do Federation as one of the four main traditional karate styles of Japan. Wado Ryu karate was formulated by Hironori Otsuka.  Mr. Otsuka was well versed in Shindo Yoshin Ryu jiujitsu when, in the early 1920's he watched a performance of what became known as karate.  This performance was led by Gichin Funakoshi, the person that formulated what became known as Shotokan karate. By melding together techniques, ideas, and principles of Shindo Yoshin Ryu and Shotokan, Hironori Otsuka made his style of what became known as Wado Ryu Karate.  Click on the WADO HISTORY button in the left frame to learn more. You can click on the other buttons to view what is indicated by the title of the button. Thank you for visiting our web site and you are welcome to visit us and train with us.

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