Mantaining the Tradition
of Karatedo

We pay special attention to the tradition inherited from the roots of Shito Ryu in Japan. Daishi Jorge Sosa Sr. inherited a traditional practice from its beginnings in 1943, and it is in the 60s where the inheritance of the Shito-Ryu legacy of the Grand Master, Soke, Kenwa Mabuni begins.
That heritage has not been lost, being this organization, responsible for maintaining it, especially the traditional Kata that Soke Kenwa introduced to form Shito-Ryu. This style was recognized by the Federation of Martial Arts in Kyoto, Japan: Dai Nippon Butoku-Kai, established since 1895.
Unfortunately, the traditional Kata is being lost since Sport Karatedo has elaborated many changes in its execution, losing valuable elements such as speed, timing, Chikara, Embusen, spirit and its fundamental purpose to the reality of a self-defense.

About the author

This article was written by Maritza Stinson, our in-house Budo historian dedicated to research and document the different ways Japanese Martial Arts came to America.