Most authors agree that this is a Tomari kata that was probably introduced by Sappushi Wansu, a Chinese martial artist, sometime around 1683 (one author says that the word means Arm Excellence, and was not taught outside of the Tomari until after 1870). Shorin master Kyatake claims that Wansu was one of the original seven kata of the ancient style. There are two versions, coming from Matsumura and Itosu (although one author maintains that it was Matsumura and Sanaeda who created these two versions, with Itosu and Matsumura of Shuri introducing modifications at a later time). The kata is noted for the kakushi tsuki (hidden punch) which is not seen in many versions. This kata comes to us via Peichin Maeda - Chotoku Kyan - Zenryo Shimabuku.

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