About This Kata
| Name | Aoyagi [青柳] |
| Translation | Green Willow |
| Style | Shitō-ryū |
| Level | Advanced |
| History | Aoyagi was created by Kenwa Mabuni, the founder of Shitō-ryū, in the 1930s. It is possible that he had input from Yasuhiro Konishi (founder of Shindō Jinen-ryū) and assistance from Ueshiba Morihei, the creator of Aikido. The kata was intended for practical self-defence, especially for women, and may have been specifically created for female railway workers training with Mabuni. The kata is also known as Seiryū in some lineages. |
| Lineage | Kenwa Mabuni (Shitō-ryū) |
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