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MotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyuKarateKarate--Do:Do:
The Evolution of a StyleThe Evolution of a Style
Shihan James HerndonShihan James HerndonKunibaKuniba--Kai Summer CampKai Summer Camp
Chesapeake, VAChesapeake, VAJuly 2007July 2007
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In the BeginningIn the Beginning
KarateKarate--Do, also called TangDo, also called Tang--Te (ChinaTe (ChinaHand), emerged from antiquity to becomeHand), emerged from antiquity to becomea popular activity in Okinawa and Japan.a popular activity in Okinawa and Japan.
Early Okinawan styles included NahaEarly Okinawan styles included Naha--Te,Te,ShuriShuri--Te, TomariTe, Tomari--Te, ShorinTe, Shorin--Ryu, GojuRyu, Goju--Ryu, IsshinRyu, Isshin--Ryu, and ShitoRyu, and Shito--Ryu.Ryu.
ShitoShito--Ryu today has several subRyu today has several sub--schoolsschools(Ha): Mabuni(Ha): Mabuni--Ha, TaniHa, Tani--Ha, MotobuHa, Motobu--Ha.Ha.
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Some DefinitionsSome Definitions
Do = ADo = A ““wayway”” or art, as in Karateor art, as in Karate--DoDo
uu
Ryu = ARyu = A ““stylestyle”” or school, as in Shitoor school, as in Shito--RyuRyu
Ha = AHa = A ““sectsect”” or subor sub--school, as in Motobuschool, as in Motobu--HaHa
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Historical SenseiHistorical Sensei
Anko ItosuAnko Itosu
Kanryo HigaonnaKanryo Higaonna
Choki MotobuChoki Motobu
Kenwa MabuniKenwa Mabuni
Kosei KokubaKosei Kokuba
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Anko ItosuAnko Itosu18301830--19151915
ShuriShuri--Te master, a student of SokonTe master, a student of SokonMatsumura (1792Matsumura (1792--1887)1887)
Organized karate in the Okinawan schoolOrganized karate in the Okinawan schoolsystemsystem
Codified kata, and considered byCodified kata, and considered bysome to be thesome to be the ““Father of KarateFather of Karate””
Trained many eminent menTrained many eminent men
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Kanryo HigaonnaKanryo Higaonna18531853--19161916
NahaNaha--Te master, student of ArakakiTe master, student of ArakakiSeisho and othersSeisho and others
Spent time in China learning theSpent time in China learning thetechniques of kungtechniques of kung--FuFu
Combined hard and soft to createCombined hard and soft to createGojuGoju--RyuRyu
Noted for Sanchin kataNoted for Sanchin kata
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Choki MotobuChoki Motobu18701870--19441944
Student of Itosu and others in OkinawaStudent of Itosu and others in Okinawa
Followed Funakoshi and Mabuni to JapanFollowed Funakoshi and Mabuni to Japan
Given room and board at the dojo of KoseiGiven room and board at the dojo of KoseiKokuba, where he taughtKokuba, where he taught
Known asKnown as ““Motobu no SaruMotobu no Saru””
Passed MotobuPassed Motobu--Ha to KokubaHa to Kokuba
Shiro Kuma kataShiro Kuma kata
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Kenwa MabuniKenwa Mabuni18891889--19521952
Founder of ShitoFounder of Shito--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--Do c. 1930Do c. 1930
Took name from Itosu and Higaonna, hisTook name from Itosu and Higaonna, histwo primary teacherstwo primary teachers
Today, the Mabuni lineage isToday, the Mabuni lineage iscalled Seito Shitocalled Seito Shito--RyuRyu
Son Kenei is head of styleSon Kenei is head of style 22ndnd SokeSoke
World ShitoWorld Shito--ryu Karateryu Karate--do Federationdo Federation
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Kosei KokubaKosei Kokuba19011901--19591959
Began training under Itosu at age 14Began training under Itosu at age 14
Student of Choki Motobu; Motobu taughtStudent of Choki Motobu; Motobu taughtin Kokubain Kokuba’’s dojo in Osaka, Japans dojo in Osaka, Japan
Nidai Soke of MotobuNidai Soke of Motobu--Ha KarateHa Karate--DoDo
Founder of SeishinFounder of Seishin--KanKan
11stst Kaicho of SeishinKaicho of Seishin--KaiKai
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SeishinSeishin--KanKan
Informally formed 1940 in Osaka, Japan;Informally formed 1940 in Osaka, Japan;SeishinSeishin--Kan named in 1943Kan named in 1943
Central dojo that attracted Sensei fromCentral dojo that attracted Sensei frommany styles: Shorinmany styles: Shorin--Ryu, ShitoRyu, Shito--RyuRyu……..
The dojo where Shogo Kuniba trained withThe dojo where Shogo Kuniba trained withnoted founders such as Kosei Kokuba andnoted founders such as Kosei Kokuba andKenwa Mabuni and othersKenwa Mabuni and others
The birthplace of MotobuThe birthplace of Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
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First PromotionsFirst PromotionsSeishinSeishin--Kan DojoKan Dojo 19451945
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SeishinSeishin--KaiKai
Established in June 1947* Osaka, JapanEstablished in June 1947* Osaka, Japan
Sei Shin translates asSei Shin translates as ““pure heartpure heart””
The first organization to issue MenjoThe first organization to issue Menjo(certificates) recognizing Dan and Kyu(certificates) recognizing Dan and Kyuranks in Motoburanks in Motobu--Ha KarateHa Karate--Do and thenDo and thenMotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--DoDo
First Kaicho, Kosei Kokuba (1947First Kaicho, Kosei Kokuba (1947--1959)1959)
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Teruo HayashiTeruo Hayashi19241924--20042004
Began training in 1948 under KoseiBegan training in 1948 under KoseiKokuba at the Seishin Kan DojoKokuba at the Seishin Kan Dojo
22ndnd Kaicho of Seishin Kai (1959Kaicho of Seishin Kai (1959--1968)1968)
HayashiHayashi--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu KaiRyu Kai
Soke of HayashiSoke of Hayashi--HaHa
RengoRengo--Kai 8 DanKai 8 Dan
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Kosho KokubaKosho Kokuba19351935--19921992
Also known asAlso known as ““ShogoShogo”” KunibaKuniba
Sandai Soke of MotobuSandai Soke of Motobu--Ha KarateHa Karate--DoDo
Shodai Soke of MotobuShodai Soke of Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
MotobuMotobu--Ha & MabuniHa & Mabuni--HaHa
33rdrd Kaicho of SeishinKaicho of Seishin--KaiKai
Posthumous 10Posthumous 10thth Dan awardedDan awarded
by Japan Karate Federationby Japan Karate Federation
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MotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
Created by Shogo Kuniba in 1956 as aCreated by Shogo Kuniba in 1956 as asynthesis of Motobusynthesis of Motobu--Ha KarateHa Karate--DoDo(learned from Kosei Kokuba) and Shito(learned from Kosei Kokuba) and Shito--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--Do (learned from KenwaDo (learned from KenwaMabuni and Ryusei Tomoyori)Mabuni and Ryusei Tomoyori)
Other influences enriched the styleOther influences enriched the style
Shogo Kuniba was the Shodai Soke of thisShogo Kuniba was the Shodai Soke of thisnew sect of Shitonew sect of Shito--RyuRyu
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GenealogyGenealogy(from Instructor(from Instructor’’s Handbook 1981)s Handbook 1981)
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ContributionsContributions
MotobuMotobu--Ha KarateHa Karate--Do from Kosei KokubaDo from Kosei Kokuba
KihonKihon
Ippon KumiteIppon Kumite
ShitoShito--Ryu from Kenwa Mabuni and RyuseiRyu from Kenwa Mabuni and RyuseiTomoyoriTomoyori
Open Hand Kata from the ShuriOpen Hand Kata from the Shuri--Te andTe andNahaNaha--Te lineageTe lineage
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Ryusei TomoyoriRyusei Tomoyori
Ryusei (Takamasa) Tomoyori was aRyusei (Takamasa) Tomoyori was astudent of Kenwa Mabuni in Osakastudent of Kenwa Mabuni in Osaka
In 1939, with MabuniIn 1939, with Mabuni’’s permission, hes permission, hefounded Kenyufounded Kenyu--Ryu (the Ken comes fromRyu (the Ken comes fromKenwa, the Yu comes from an alternateKenwa, the Yu comes from an alternatereading of one character in Tomoyori)reading of one character in Tomoyori)
Kosho Kuniba studied under TomoyoriKosho Kuniba studied under Tomoyorifrom 1945from 1945--19551955
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Other Influential SenseiOther Influential Sensei
The style of Shogo Kuniba was enrichedThe style of Shogo Kuniba was enrichedby studying other styles and other forms ofby studying other styles and other forms ofbudo from:budo from: Shoshin NagamineShoshin Nagamine
Shinken TairaShinken Taira
Kenko NakaimaKenko Nakaima
Asakichi ItoAsakichi Ito
Gozo ShiodaGozo Shioda
Ishii GogetsuIshii Gogetsu
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Shoshin NagamineShoshin Nagamine19071907--19971997
21 year old Kosho Kokuba spent about21 year old Kosho Kokuba spent aboutone year in Naha, Okinawa where heone year in Naha, Okinawa where hestudied Shorinstudied Shorin--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--Do underDo underShoshin NagamineShoshin Nagamine
Influence of ShorinInfluence of Shorin--Ryu kata can be seenRyu kata can be seenin Motobuin Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
Nagamine also visited SeishinNagamine also visited Seishin--Kan DojoKan Dojo
in Osaka in the 1950sin Osaka in the 1950s
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Shinken TairaShinken Taira18971897--19701970
Shinken Taira was a noted Kobudo masterShinken Taira was a noted Kobudo master
Kosho Kokuba trained with him inKosho Kokuba trained with him inOkinawa in the midOkinawa in the mid--1950s1950s
Taira influenced the styles of MotobuTaira influenced the styles of Motobu--HaHaand Hayashiand Hayashi--HaHa
TairaTaira--Ha kobudo is widelyHa kobudo is widely
practiced todaypracticed today
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Kenko NakaimaKenko Nakaima19111911--19891989
Son of Kenchi Nakaima; grandson of KenriSon of Kenchi Nakaima; grandson of KenriNakaima, who founded RyueiNakaima, who founded Ryuei--Ryu as aRyu as astyle of Karatestyle of Karate--Do in the late 1900sDo in the late 1900s
Kosho Kokuba learned aspects of RyueiKosho Kokuba learned aspects of Ryuei--Ryu while visiting Okinawa 1955Ryu while visiting Okinawa 1955--5656
Elements of this style merged with otherElements of this style merged with otherkarate variations taught by Kosho Kokubakarate variations taught by Kosho Kokuba
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Unique BunkaiUnique Bunkai
Soke Shogo Kuniba was one, if not theSoke Shogo Kuniba was one, if not thefirst, karate sensei to incorporate complexfirst, karate sensei to incorporate complexBunkai (practical applications) into kataBunkai (practical applications) into katatrainingtraining
Bunkai were derived and created from theBunkai were derived and created from thetechniques of Judo/Jiutechniques of Judo/Jiu--Jitsu and AikidoJitsu and Aikido
Many Bunkai and Ippon Kumite patternsMany Bunkai and Ippon Kumite patternsfound their way into Goshinfound their way into Goshin--BudoBudo
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Asakichi ItoAsakichi Ito
A young Kosho Kokuba began studyingA young Kosho Kokuba began studyingJudo from Asakichi Ito, an OsakaJudo from Asakichi Ito, an Osakapoliceman, who had a big dojo near thepoliceman, who had a big dojo near theKokuba houseKokuba house
No information is available on ItoNo information is available on Ito’’s life ands life andlegacy (via web search)legacy (via web search)
Kosho Kokuba found Judo less to hisKosho Kokuba found Judo less to hisliking than Aikidoliking than Aikido
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Gozo ShiodaGozo Shioda19151915--19941994
Gozo Shioda was an outstanding studentGozo Shioda was an outstanding studentof Aikido founder Morihei Ueshibaof Aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba
He served in the Imperial Japanese ArmyHe served in the Imperial Japanese Armyduring WW II, continuing Aikido trainingduring WW II, continuing Aikido trainingafter the warafter the war
He founded Yoshinkan in 1955He founded Yoshinkan in 1955
Kosho Kokuba trained with him in the lateKosho Kokuba trained with him in the late1950s1950s
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Ishii GogetsuIshii Gogetsu
1414thth Soke MugaiSoke Mugai--Ryu HyoRyu Hyo--Do, an olderDo, an olderstyle of Iaistyle of Iai--jutsujutsu
According to Darrel Craig, in his bookAccording to Darrel Craig, in his book Iai:Iai:The Art of Drawing the Sword,The Art of Drawing the Sword, there arethere areonly two or three schools left in Japan thatonly two or three schools left in Japan thatteach this styleteach this style
Kosho Kuniba learned from Soke IshiiKosho Kuniba learned from Soke IshiiGogetsu and passed techniques alongGogetsu and passed techniques along
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Early U.S. FollowersEarly U.S. Followers
Albert ChurchAlbert Church
Richard BaillargeonRichard Baillargeon
Hugh KelleyHugh Kelley
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KamishinKamishin--RyuRyu
Shorinji TetsuShorinji Tetsu--Ken Kamishin Ryu tracesKen Kamishin Ryu tracesit's lineage toit's lineage to Albert C. Church Jr.Albert C. Church Jr.'s'sinherited art ofinherited art of Shorinji Tekken RyuShorinji Tekken Ryu
In 1968, as per the Seishinkai ShihanIn 1968, as per the Seishinkai ShihanCommittee, Kuniba sensei prepared aCommittee, Kuniba sensei prepared ascrollscroll recognizing... "Nippon Kobudorecognizing... "Nippon KobudoKamishin Ryu, Soke, Albert C. Church..."Kamishin Ryu, Soke, Albert C. Church..."and a license as the founderand a license as the founder--PresidentPresident(Kaicho) of the martial ways organization(Kaicho) of the martial ways organizationnamed Nippon Kobudo Rengokainamed Nippon Kobudo Rengokai..
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Richard P. BaillargeonRichard P. Baillargeon19301930--19891989
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SKKUSKKU--USAUSA
Seishin Kai Karate UnionSeishin Kai Karate Union –– USA BranchUSA Branch
Established in 1964 by returning U.S. AirEstablished in 1964 by returning U.S. AirForce TSgt Richard BaillargeonForce TSgt Richard Baillargeon
Operated from Moody Air Force Base,Operated from Moody Air Force Base,Valdosta, GAValdosta, GA
Became an eclectic mix of styles, butBecame an eclectic mix of styles, butintroduced Motobuintroduced Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu to manyRyu to manypractitionerspractitioners
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UMAAIUMAAI
United Martial Arts AssociationUnited Martial Arts AssociationInternational, founded by Hugh KelleyInternational, founded by Hugh Kelley
PropagatesPropagates ““KokubashinKokubashin”” version ofversion ofMotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--DoDo
Shuseki Shihan Kelley is recognized asShuseki Shihan Kelley is recognized as99thth Dan by the World MotobuDan by the World Motobu--HaHaShitoShito--Ryu Karate AssociationRyu Karate Association
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Gathering of U.S. InstructorsGathering of U.S. InstructorsMobile, AL 1971Mobile, AL 1971
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USA HonbuchoUSA Honbucho
Richard P. Baillargeon, 1964Richard P. Baillargeon, 1964--7474
Darrel Craig, 1974Darrel Craig, 1974--7878
William Price, 1978William Price, 1978--8080
James Herndon, 1980James Herndon, 1980--8282
After 1983, Shogo Kuniba moved to theAfter 1983, Shogo Kuniba moved to theU.S. and assumed Honbucho role untilU.S. and assumed Honbucho role until
William Price, 1992William Price, 1992--9494……
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NKJUNKJU
National Karate and JiuNational Karate and Jiu--Jitsu UnionJitsu Union
Founded in 1974, when KunibaFounded in 1974, when Kuniba--SokeSokevisited many SKKUvisited many SKKU--USA dojoUSA dojo
Shihan Richard P. Baillargeon, 5Shihan Richard P. Baillargeon, 5thth DanDan(1930(1930--1989), became1989), became ““SokeSoke””
Many dojo from SKKUMany dojo from SKKU--USA joined theUSA joined thenew NKJUnew NKJU
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SKMASKMA
SeishinSeishin--Kai Martial Arts, Inc.Kai Martial Arts, Inc.
Formed in 1983; dissolved 1996Formed in 1983; dissolved 1996
U.S. Corporation, Virginia charter, toU.S. Corporation, Virginia charter, torepresent Seishinrepresent Seishin--Kai in AmericaKai in America
Board of Directors: Soke Shogo Kuniba,Board of Directors: Soke Shogo Kuniba,Judy Kuniba, Dr. J.L. Nakanishi, GaryJudy Kuniba, Dr. J.L. Nakanishi, GaryNaigle, Ron Baker, Rick McElroyNaigle, Ron Baker, Rick McElroy
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ChikubuChikubu--KaiKai
Established in 1995 to further theEstablished in 1995 to further theteachings of Soke Shogo Kunibateachings of Soke Shogo Kuniba
MeansMeans ““Bamboo WarriorBamboo Warrior”” OrganizationOrganization
Headed by WilliamHeaded by William ““BillBill”” Price, who is thePrice, who is the““SokeSoke”” of Kunibaof Kuniba--Ha KarateHa Karate--DoDo
KunibaKuniba--Ryu GoshinRyu Goshin--DoDo
Goichi Kobayashi advisorGoichi Kobayashi advisor
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The Japan TraditionThe Japan Tradition
Kunio TatsunoKunio Tatsuno……..
Kosuke KunibaKosuke Kuniba……..
Kozo KunibaKozo Kuniba……..
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Kunio TatsunoKunio Tatsuno19421942--19991999
Student of Kosei Kokuba until 1959Student of Kosei Kokuba until 1959
SeishinSeishin--Kai Shihan and Soke DaikoKai Shihan and Soke Daiko
Succeeded Shogo Kuniba in 1992Succeeded Shogo Kuniba in 1992
Nidai Soke of MotobuNidai Soke of Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
44thth Kaicho of SeishinKaicho of Seishin--KaiKai
WKPFWKPF –– Karate to the OlympicsKarate to the Olympics
Tragic death in OsakaTragic death in Osaka
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ISKUISKU
International SeishinInternational Seishin--Kai Karate UnionKai Karate Union
Formed in 1998 by Kunio TatsunoFormed in 1998 by Kunio Tatsuno--SokeSokeas an extension of Seishinas an extension of Seishin--Kai of JapanKai of Japan
Accepted members from around the worldAccepted members from around the worldin an attempt to gain support for the Worldin an attempt to gain support for the WorldKarateKarate--Do Promotion Foundation and itsDo Promotion Foundation and itsdrive to get karate into the Olympicsdrive to get karate into the Olympics
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KunibaKuniba--KaiKai
Formed in 1999, after death of TatsunoFormed in 1999, after death of Tatsuno
Recognized by Nippon KarateRecognized by Nippon Karate--Do RengoDo Rengo--Kai as sole organizational sponsor ofKai as sole organizational sponsor ofMotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu KarateRyu Karate--DoDo
Kosuke Kuniba, Japan SokeKosuke Kuniba, Japan Soke
Kozo Kuniba, Kaicho & International Soke,Kozo Kuniba, Kaicho & International Soke,KunibaKuniba--Kai Kokusai Budo RenmeiKai Kokusai Budo Renmei
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Kosuke KunibaKosuke Kuniba19581958--
First son of Shogo KunibaFirst son of Shogo Kuniba
Sandai Soke of MotobuSandai Soke of Motobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--RyuRyu
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Kozo KunibaKozo Kuniba19601960--
Second son of Shogo KunibaSecond son of Shogo Kuniba
Soke of KunibaSoke of Kuniba--Kai Kokusai Budo RenmeiKai Kokusai Budo Renmei
11stst Kaicho, KunibaKaicho, Kuniba--KaiKai
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SISKUSISKU
SeishinSeishin--Kai International ShitoKai International Shito--RyuRyuKarateKarate--Do Union (formed in 2006)Do Union (formed in 2006)
Split from ISKU, whose members noSplit from ISKU, whose members nolonger stick to pure Shitolonger stick to pure Shito--RyuRyu
SISKU Members train in an eclecticSISKU Members train in an eclecticvariant of Shitovariant of Shito--Ryu (not MotobuRyu (not Motobu--Ha)Ha)
Headed by Sadatomu Harada, 10Headed by Sadatomu Harada, 10thth DanDan
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Sadatomu HaradaSadatomu Harada19361936 --
55thth Kaicho of SeishinKaicho of Seishin--Kai of JapanKai of Japan
Current Honorary President of theCurrent Honorary President of theInternational SeishinInternational Seishin--Kai Karate UnionKai Karate Union
Recently formed SISKURecently formed SISKU
Agrees not to claim MotobuAgrees not to claim Motobu--HaHa
No longer claimsNo longer claims ““SokeSoke””
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RecapRecap
Motobu to KokubaMotobu to Kokuba…… Ryukyu Karate onlyRyukyu Karate only
Ryukyu KarateRyukyu Karate--Do MotobuDo Motobu--HaHa
SeishinSeishin--Kan (1940) to SeishinKan (1940) to Seishin--Kai (1943)Kai (1943)
Kokuba to Kuniba (1940Kokuba to Kuniba (1940--59)59)…… MotobuMotobu--HaHa
Mabuni to Kuniba (1945Mabuni to Kuniba (1945--52)52)…… ShitoShito--RyuRyu
MotobuMotobu--Ha ShitoHa Shito--Ryu (named in 1956)Ryu (named in 1956)
KunibaKuniba--Kai (1999)Kai (1999)