Wankan (king or emperor's crown)
aka: Okan, Shofu, Hito, Matsukaze
The shortest kata in Shotokan, but a satisfying form, incorporating joint attacks and take-downs.
History
Another kata originating in the Tomari-te school of karate, it is widely practiced in various Shorin Ryu-related styles, with Shotokan again having its own unique form of the kata, possibly introduced by Yoshitaka Funakoshi after his research trip to Okinawa. ~ GE| < Meikyo | back to main kata page | Unsu > |