Sunsu (Isshin-ryū)

About This Kata

Name Sunsu [スンスウ]
Translation Tatsuo’s Strong Man
Style Isshin-ryū
Level Advanced
History Sunsu is unique to Isshin-ryū and was created by Tatsuo Shimabuku, the founder of Isshin-ryū. The name is a rendering of Shimabuku’s nickname. It is considered the signature and most advanced kata of the style, incorporating techniques drawn from Shimabuku’s various teachers.
Lineage Tatsuo Shimabuku (Isshin-ryū)

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