Wankan Kata

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WANKAN

Previous names :

Shiofu, Hito, Okan and Matsukase.

Meaning of kata :

King's Crown or Crown of a King

Origins of kata :

The katas origin is through Matsumora to Tomari-te. It has been adopted by both Shotokan and Shito-ryu although there is a great difference between the two versions.

Practised by :

Shotokan, Wado Ryu and Shito-ryu.