History The name Wadō-ryū has three parts: Wa, dō, and ryū. Wa means “harmony,” dō (same character as tao) means “way,” and ryū means “school” or “style”. Harmony should not be interpreted as pacifism; it is simply the acknowledgment that yielding is sometimes more effective than brute strength. From one point of view, Wadō-ryū might … Continue reading Wado-Ryu Katas →