KoToSu-Ha Shito-Ryu

Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Warrior Arts

Kotosu-ha Shito-Ryu Karate represents a unique synthesis within the Shito-Ryu family, embodying the kata depth of Mabuni, Aihara & Kanki Izumikawa, the combat-tested realism of Choki Motobu, and the organizational vision of Kosei Kokuba and Shogo Kuniba. Emerging as a modern lineage branch, it honors both Okinawan tradition and Japanese evolution, integrating Koga-Ryu Kobudo, Katsu-Ryu Kempo, and the expanded kata and bunkai catalog.
Where other Shito-Ryu groups emphasize kata preservation or sport, Kotosu-ha prioritizes holistic martial development: kata, kumite, kobudo, philosophy, and reverence for masters. Its kanji symbology reinforces this mission, projecting strength, direction, and balance.
In essence, Kotosu-ha Shito-Ryu is not merely a sect of Shito-Ryu but a living bridge—uniting Okinawan roots, Japanese refinement, and global expansion.

IKKU est 1986
Founded by Soke Joseph Ruiz