Motobu-ryu is a style of Karate that utilizes both strikes common to all Karate sub-styles and grappling techniques called tuiti (or torite) that resemble Aikido techniques. Motobu-ryu is characterized by its natural stances which is in stark contrast to the deep stances that characterize Shotokan. Motobu-ryu training centers around kumite (sparring) as opposed kata (forms), as a result, very few kata are included in the Motobu-ryu curriculum; instead, practitioners learn an abundance of kumite-waza (sparring techniques) which emphasize countering and evasion.