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Sanzo Dojo

Family Background against Eiko's students a martial artist named Kenta
Sanzo was handily defeated. After defeat Kenta
For several years the Sanzo family has been a so- sought several rematches and lost all of them. After
cially elite family of Japan. Very rich and notorious, defeat, Kenta was approached by Eiko himself and,
the Sanzo’s are said to be involved in pirating and because of his tenacity, was invited to be a student of
extortion. Annually, the Sanzo’s hold a tournament Isshin-ryu. Not only did Kenta surpass the existing
to show their good fortune and superior fighting skill students, but finally grew to challenge and defeat the
that they have dominated for countless years. Two one who defeated him so many times. Through his
Sanzo members uphold this legacy of marital domi- victories, Kenta began developing his style of Isshin-
nance named Ioi and Sanzaka. However, Ioi is aging ryu, and near the death of his grand master was
and in the wings awaits a young teenager named peacefully granted permission to part from his school
Utsemi wishes to carry on this legacy of champions and pursue the influence of his own achievements.
and change the reputation of his family. Thus birthed Sansshinryu Karate-Do: A striking art
Mondokoro based off the kata of Isshinryu which focuses on
striking opponents to vital areas of the body to inflict
"The Tiger and the Dragon" the maximum damage with minimal effort.
The Tiger and the Dragon mondokoro are engulfed in Artform Percentage Breakdown
red to represent power and strength. The two crea-
tures, the ferocious tiger, and majestic dragon stare
at each other with gem-like eyes. The yellow eye
of the dragon is used to represent energy and intel-
C lect. The blue eye of the tiger represents trust, tran-
h
a quility, and security. Both creatures are shown in
p black to represent the mystery of the secrets held
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within the Sanzo dojo.
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Head Elder Ioi Sanzo

Elder Members
-Echigoya Sanzo
-Sanzaka Sanzo

-Sekiya Sanzo
-Hiro Sanzo
Number of Students: 63 Artform Renzokuken:

Key Students: N/A RENZOKUKEN

Martial Art Discipline of Origin Isshinryu Karate
Shimabuku Tatsuo began training karate under B •Straight Punch
Chotoku Kyan. He also studied karate privately with E •Stomping Kick
Chojun Miyagi at his home in Kyan village. He be- G •Hook Punch
came the first karateka to ever master both Shorin-
Ryu and Goju-Ryu. Shimabuku opened his first dojo I •Hook Kick
in Konbu village and began teaching after being re- N •Groin Kick
patriated from Kyushu, where he held a meeting and
announced that he was naming his new style of kara- T •Palm Heel
te Isshin-ryu.
A •Tornado Kick
Current Martial Art D •Double Fist Punch
Eiko Kaneshi was Shimabuku's, the creator of Isshin- V •Tiger Kick
ryu, number one student. Who spread the teaching of
Isshin-ryu throughout Japan. During a tournament

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