✦ Founder
Kenwa Mabuni
also known as Kenwa Mabuni
One of four WKF styles; most kata; named after two masters
📍 Okinawa/Japan⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Nov 14, 1889 – May 23, 1952
Shitō-ryū KarateShuri-te (Itosu)Naha-te (Higaonna)
Affiliated ·World Shito-Ryu FederationShito-Kai
Born Shuri. Combined two master lineages. Established in Osaka 1929.
✦ Founded
Shitō-ryū Karate
Notable Achievements
Founder of Shitō-ryū Karate; One of four major WKF-recognized karate styles; Largest kata repertoire of any major style
Documented Students
Hayashi, Sakagami, Tani, Kenei Mabuni (son)
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