Since 1974
USA
Pacific Karate Do Institute
Santa Maria , CA 93455
shihan
Karate Dojo
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Mr. Miguel Villalobos
The founder of Shito Ryu Karate system
He was a descendant from the 17 generation from one of bravest (bushi) warriors family Samurai of Ryukyu Kingdom Kenio Oshiro.The Shito Ryu Karate style was devised by Grand master Kenwa Mabuni who had studied under Master Itosu at age 13 at age 20 he studied under Master Kanryo Higaonna.
From Master Itosu, he mastered the quick and lighting (Shorei Ryu), techniques and from Master Higaonna, he Mastered the slow (Shorin Ryu) techniques emphasizing dynamics breathing techniques and muscular control. Using the best from his master's and, proven of all the techniques he had mastered formed the Shito Ryu system.
He dedicated the name Shito from his two famous masters he combined the two names of his masters SHI' pronounced in Japanese character for Itosu and, TO' pronouced in Japanese character for HIGA' to form the name Shito-Ryu to this day Shito Ryu Karate are one of the three major Styles of Karate in Japan and is taught all over the World.
Soke Tsukasa Mabuni
Grand Master Kenzo Mabuni 1927-2005
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Pacific Karate Do Institute
Santa Maria , CA 93455
shihan