Comparison of karate styles

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See also: Comparison of kobudo (weapons) styles

This table compares styles of karate. Some of the distinguishing features are listed, such as lineage, general form of stances and number of kata. However, it is important to note that the differences attributed to "style" are often a reflection of the disposition and preference of the teaching instructor (i.e. there are softer and harder schools of each style, some schools focus little on kata while others emphasis it, some will add or remove certain kata, etc.).

Origin Derived from Hard/soft Stances Representative kata # of kata
Chito-ryu Japan and Okinawa Shorei-ryu, Shorin-ryu 60 percent hard, 40 percent soft techniques Deep (beginner), natural (advanced)
Goju-Ryu Okinawa Chinese Nanpa Shorin-ken Both deep/upright Sanchin, Tensho, Gekisai Dai, Seipai, Saifa 12
Isshin-ryu Okinawa Goju-ryu, Shorin-ryu, Kobudo Both, although hard techniques predominate Upright Sunsu 14
Shuri-ryu Okinawa Shuri-te, Hsing-yi Both Deep/Upright Wunsu, O'Naihanchi, Sanchin 15
Kyokushinkai Japan Goju-ryu, Shotokan, Korean Kenpo Extremely Hard, external style with circular movements derived from goju Upright 5 Pinan, Kanku, Tensho, Garyu, etc. 23 (+ ura)
Seidō juku USA Goju-Ryu, Kyokushinkai both deep/upright Seido, Pinan 25 + Ura and Kobudo weapons
Keichu Do, Keichu Ryu USA Karate, Judo, Jiujitsu both, primarily hard deep/upright Heian, Ju Te, Keri Zuki Waza, and others original to Keichu system 10+ and Kobudo weapons
Shorin-ryu Okinawa Shuri-te, Tomari-te, Chinese martial arts both, primarily soft upright Pinan, Naihanchi, Fukyu 21
Shotokan Japan and Okinawa Shorei-ryu, Shorin-ryu Mostly hard techniques Deep (beginner), natural (advanced) Heian, Jion, Kanku Dai, Bassai Dai 26
Shito-Ryu Japan and Okinawa Shorin-ryu, Naha-te Both deep/upright Pinan, Bassai Dai, Seienchin, Saifa, Rohai, Nipaipo 43
Uechi-ryu Okinawa Pangai-noon Kung Fu half hard, half soft Mainly upright Sanchin, Seisan, Sanseirui 8
Wado-ryu Japan Jujutsu and Shotokan Both, primarily soft deep/upright, mainly upright Pinan, Seishan, Chinto 10
Yoshukai karate Japan and Okinawa Chito-ryu 60 percent hard, 40 percent soft techniques Deep (beginner), natural (advanced)

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