Martial Arts: Shito Ryu
Shito Ryu was developed by Mabuni Kenwa, an Okinawan karate master who studied both the styles of Naha-te (Gojuryu) and Shuri-te (Shorinryu). Shito Ryu was formed by the combination of the kata and techniques of these two styles. Traditional Okinawan weapons are also taught in the Shito Ryu style of karate. Characteristic for Shito-Ryu are the square-on stances and linear strikes.
The most famous exponent of Shito Ryu is Fumio Demura who introduced the style to the world and has written several books – on both Shito Ryu and traditional Okinawan martial arts weapons. Martial arts weapons that Demura has written about include the Sai, Nunchaku and Tonfa.
Origin of Shito Ryu: Okinawa
Founder of Shito Ryu: Mabuni Kenwa
Popularised by: Fumio Demura
September 19th, 2005 at 2:05 pm
I study motobu ha shito-ryu. This style was handed down by the great master kosei kokuba, later renamed kuniba. Soke kokuba studied w/choki motobu.kok [...] more
September 19th, 2005 at 2:08 pm
If you need any history or info on shito ryu karate please contact me Tony villarreal 3rd dan motobu ha shito ryu thejoker73@gmail.com
May 14th, 2006 at 8:09 pm
I like connecting with people who train in Shito ryu and Goshin Budo
June 14th, 2006 at 12:18 am
I practice Hayashi-Ha Shito ryu. I believe that any given martial arts is great if taught right, but I think when I found this one that I truly connec [...] more
June 25th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
I have studied Shito-Ryu in Kansai Japan by living with an 8th dan Master in the style. It is great art that is a hybrid of the systems of Goju and Sh [...] more
August 18th, 2006 at 1:56 am
Just a small correction. Kokuba Sensei was not “renamed” Kuniba. Kuniba is the Japanese pronunciation of the characters for the Okinawan name Kokuba [...] more
August 23rd, 2006 at 10:42 pm
Tony, please contact me. I also trained with Master Baillargeon. Met your father back in the early 80s at karate camp in NC. Best regards Mark
October 10th, 2006 at 1:23 am
I also do Motobu-ha Shito-ryu Karate. I am a shodan, and I’m currently just training on my own, since I’m away at college, but I did train with Shiha [...] more
December 29th, 2006 at 12:58 pm
I have belts in both Tang Soo Do and Shinto Ryu Karate. I have found that Shinto Ryu is very competition centered, something that I have no interest i [...] more
December 30th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
To the person saying he has belts in TSD and Shinto Ryu..umm, this is about Shito Ryu, not Shinto Ryu.
April 10th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Hello I am a student of Motobu ha shito ryu. I currently study under Lenny Jordan Sensei, Hanbucho for the international seishinkai karate union. I am [...] more
April 12th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Hi im studying shito ryu too im an idiot
June 13th, 2007 at 11:17 am
I study Shito-Ryu under Sensei Tim Salerno in Mount Vernon Wa. I enjoy this form of martial art and as a 34 year old mother my son and I have been s [...] more
October 31st, 2007 at 7:12 pm
my sensei is akira fukuda hes good and i like this style its very fast at striking
January 24th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
where do u people learn this stuff?
August 25th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Dear respectful President. http://www.wko-org Sincerely Amir Mahdavi President(WKO) World Karate Do Organization
June 28th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Does anyone train in Shito Ryu at Cranford Judo and Karate..New Jersey?
August 21st, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Ron, I am a former student of Sensei Lenny Jordan’s Kyoshinkan, Shorrin Ryu karate, when I lived in Chesapeake, Va. I’m hoping that your mention of [...] more
November 23rd, 2010 at 2:10 am
Randy Sheldon is a student of mine and he studied under me when I was in Virginia. Randy you can get in touch with me at kyoshinkan@yahoo.com
March 5th, 2011 at 7:35 am
simply awsome
March 10th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
HI, just happen to come across your site. I studied under Soke Baillargeon for over 10 years in Valdosta, Ga. and now I reside in the big city of Alba [...] more
June 6th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
I love Karate-Do. I study under Kyoshi Arriaga (7th Dan), who was a student of the late Shogo Kuniba. OSU!
July 20th, 2011 at 11:47 am
the grate style of karatedo