The founder of Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, "Kenwa Mabuni," inherited the Itosu-ha, Shuri-te, from "Anko Itosu." After that, he also mastered the Naha-te and "Higaonna Kanryo'' schools. He received the initials of both Itosu Sensei and Higaonna Sensei, incorporating his own kata and techniques, and named himself “Shito-ryu”.The philosophy is to cultivate rationality and agility and train physical strength through training that makes the most of characteristics of both schools, without confusing the two schools.Shito-Ryu Karate-Do does not have flashy movements, but it is based on the practice of living kata that understand the content of the technique. At present, the Nippon Karate-Do Kai conducts research into the content of kata at Shito-Ryu Technical Training Workshops, theoretically investigates the techniques, and practices them as disassembled Kumite, so that future generations will be able to pass on the correct "Shito-Ryu Karate-Do." We are working to pass on our philosophy and technology.
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　 　Nanigotomo　　　 Utiwasuretari 　　Hitasurani
　 　Bunosimasasite 　 Koguzo　　　　 　 Tanosiki

　Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of the Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, devoted his whole life to the development of Karate-Do, leaving behind words that expressed his view of training during his daily training.

　"Kenzo Mamuni" , the second Soke of Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, came to Osaka from Okinawa with his father, ”Kenwa Mamuni”, and his family in 1929. From an early age, he was taught Karate by the founder of ”Kenwa Mamuni”and inherited the techniques of Shito-Ryu. After Kenwa's death, he devoted himself to passing down the teachings he had inherited from his father, Kenwa, as Soke at the dojo that still remains today as the headquarters of Nippon Karate-Do Kai and Shito-Ryu International Karate-Do kai.
　With the spirit of the Five Principles of Shito-Ryu Karate-Do, he passed on the spirit of Budo through Shito-Ryu Karate-Do to many people in Japan and abroad.Today, the 3rd Soke, Tsukasa Mabuni , is continuing his legacy and working with many people, including Shihan from various countries, to promote and develop Shito-Ryu Karate-Do.

　　Five Principles of Shito-Ryu Karate
　1.　Shoshin Wasureru Nakare （ISHI）／ Always try your best.（Determination）
　2． Reigi Okotaru Nakare（DOTOKU)／Always be courteous and maintain proper etiquette. (Moral virtue)
　3.　Doryoku Okotaru Nakare (HATTEN）／Constantly strive to improve and grow.（Development）
　４．Joshin Kakru Nakare （JOSHIKI）／Be practical and use common sense. (Common Sense)
　5.　Wa Midasu Nakare（HEIWA）／Keep harmony and peace in your daily living.(Peace)