Shitoryu

Though Shotokan is more popular around the world, Shito-ryu is the most popular form of Karate in West Japan. The style is heavily influenced by Okinawan Karate styles and was founded by Kenwa Mabuni in 1934. 

The style employs short, low stances that are very similar to what you see with Sumo wrestlers and is very kata heavy. With 94 kata, it is the Karate style with the most kata. Students are encouraged to string the movements from the kata together as they work to defend themselves.