Shito-Ryu was founded by the late Grandmaster Kenwa Mabuni (1889 - 1952) who originated from Shuri in Okinawa, Japan. Kenwa Mabuni was the 17th generation of Kenyu Oshiro, one of the bravest warriors of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Mabuni learnt from 2 renowned masters in Karate-Do history, Ankoh Itosu of Shuri and Kanryo Higaonna of Naha. From Itosu, he mastered the quick lightning-like techniques and from Higaonna, he mastered the slow techniques emphasising dynamic breathing and muscular control. He also learnt from Aragaki and Matsumara as well as the Gokenki (White Crane) system from China.
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