Wado Ryu

By Sensei Bill Taylor (Sichi-dan)

Wado Ryu, written by 7th degree black belt Bill Taylor, is a thorough history of Wado founder Hironori Otsuka and the development of his unique style of Karate. Mr. Taylor draws on nearly three decades of study of Wado Ryu Karate, historical references, his personal journey to Japan to study under current Wado Master Hironori Otsuka II, as well as interviews with Wado notables, such as 8th Degree black belt Cecil T. Patterson, for his sources. This book is a must-read for those interested in the history of Wado Ryu and it's founder, Hironori Otsuka.

Along with a history of the style, Taylor deals with the techniques, characteristics of Wado Ryu that make it a unique blend of Okinawan Karate and Japanese Ju Jitsu. He also discusses each of the nine Wado Ryu katas in depth as well as others such as Niseishi, Passi, Wanshu, Jion, Jitte, Rohai . The history of each kata is discussed as well as the concepts contained within.

The Chapters in this 115 page book are:

1. Introduction
2. Master Hironori Otsuka I
3. Characteristics of Wado Ryu
4. Basics
5. Junzuki
6. Junzuki - No - Teskomi
7. Gyakuzuki
8. Gyakuzuki - No - Teskomi
9. Ketta Junzuki
10. Ketta - Junzuki - No - Teskomi
11. Ketta Gyakuzuki
12. Ketta Gyakuzuki - No - Teskomi
13. Oui Zuki
14. Kumite
15. No Contact Sparring
16. Light Contact Sparring
17. Full Contact Sparring
18. Cecil T. Patterson
19. Kata
20. First Basic
21. Omotto Kata
22. Pin an Series
23. Pin an Nidan
24. Pin an Shodan
25. Pin an Sandan
26. Pin an Yondan
27. Pin an Godan
28. Nihanchi
29. Ku san Ku
30. Chinto
31. Seisan
32. Kihon Katas
33. Niseishi
34. Passi
35. Wanshu
36. Jion
37. Jitte
38. Rohai
39. Karate as Self Expression
40. About the Author
 

To order a copy of this informative manuscript, e-mail Sensei at: bushido96@aol.com