Wankan

Meaning

King’s Crown

Also known as Hito/Shiofu/Wankuwan/Okan/Matsukaze (pine tree wind).

History

Wankan is a Tomari kata, traceable as far back as Matsumora. The Shotokan version is different from other Shurite styles and is based on an older Tomari kata modified by Gigo Funakoshi.