Comparison of karate styles techniques. Comparison of karate styles The table contains a comparison of karate styles. Some of the distinguishing features are listed, such as lineage, general form of stances, and number of kata. The five earliest karate styles developed in Japan are Shotokan, Wado-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Goju-ryu. The first three styles find their origins in the Shorin-Ryu style from Shuri, Okinawa, while Goju-ryu finds its origins in Naha. Shuri karate is rather different from Naha karate, drawing on different predecessor influences. Shito-ryu can be regarded as a blend of Shuri and Naha traditions as its kata incorporate both Shuri and Naha kata.
Ryu clan of Munhwa and service King Taejo rewarded Ryoo with estates and the title "helper in great victory" (대승공; 大丞公). Until recently, it was thought that the Cha clan (차; 車) shared the same lineage as the Munhwa Ryoo clan. However, historians have proven that this was in fact an error. There are around 300,000 individuals in the clan.The clan is further divided into many smaller branches that were founded by people of Korean historical significance. The progenitor of Munwha Ryu clan Ryu Cha Dal on the sport light in North Korea Historical Novel on Ryu Cha Dal Published, (North) Korean Central News