Comparison of karate styles it comes to individual karate styles; Shotokan involves long, deep stances and powerful long range techniques. Shito-ryu, on the other hand, uses more upright stances and stresses speed rather than power in its long and middle range techniques. Wado-ryu too employs shorter, more natural stances and the style is characterised by the emphasis on body shifting to avoid attacks. Kyokushin, a hard style, involves breaking more often than the other styles and full contact, knockdown sparring as a main part of its training. Goju-ryu places emphasis on Sanchin kata and its rooted Sanchin stance, and it features grappling and close-range
Paul K. Ryu Paul K. Ryu Paul K. Ryu (also known as Ryu Kichyun and Ki-chʻŏn Yu) was the ninth president of Seoul National University and the sixth dean of Seoul National University School of Law. Prior to his appointment as Seoul National University president, Ryu was Dean of the Office of Academic Affairs. As a founder of Seoul National University Law School, Ryu served as Acting Dean and director of the Law Research Institute. During his tenure as Dean, the Judicial Graduate School was established to directly connect the legal education at SNU School of Law and the education for the members