Shorin Ryu Kata – Shirataro No Kon (Bo Kata)

This section looks at Shirataro No Kon, a Shorin-Ryu Karate Bo kata. This Bo kata is also known as Shirotaro and Shira Taro. This weapons kata uses the traditional Japanese martial arts weapon known as the Bo or Bo staff. For additional Shorin-Ryu katas, please visit the main Shorin-Ryu Katas section.

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