Our System
The system of karate that is taught in our dojo is Okinawan Kobayashi Shorin Ryu karate. It was developed hundreds of years ago. These forms and techniques have passed down from sensei (teacher) to deshi (student) in an unbroken direct lineage for hundreds of years. This system of karate uses both hands and feet evenly for a well rounded close in self defense system. Okinawan karate can further be defined by a profound respect for life. This is manifested by the Okinawan masters' example of humility, patience, and courtesy. While it is easy to describe karate by its physical appearance, it is much more difficult to understand the Okinawan attributes without proper context. That is why we study Okinawan history: to value the depth of its rich culture.Our Philosophy
The Four Pillars of a Yudansha
Be proactive with your health.
Train with the very best, do what is necessary to get better every day.
Cultivate your integrity and strive to be a compassionate human being.
Share your karate with others.
This is real Okinawan Karate - Kyoshi Sam Ahtye
Our dojo is dedicated to practicing karate in the tradition of the old Okinawan masters. We view karate as an effective means of self-defense, but more importantly, as a philosophy in which to develop the body and spirit to their maximum potential. To us, character development, mental and physical discipline and self-reliance are just as important as the development of fighting skills.
Our Organization
Our dojo is part of the Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Association Founded by the late Grandmaster Shugoro Nakazato. Current Grandmaster of the Shorin Ryu Shorinkan Association is Minoru Nakazato. Shorinkan is in the Kobayashi branch of Shorin Ryu.
More information on our organization in the United States is available on these sites:
Kyoshi Nabil Noujaim's website: http://www.karateshorinkan.com/home.php
List of dojos: http://www.karateshorinkan.com/dojoworld.php
Terminology: http://www.karateshorinkan.com/terms.php
Kyoshi Eberhard Welch's website: http://www.welchsokinawankarate.com/
Renshi Clint Green's website: http://sites.google.com/site/greensmartialartscenter/
Sensei Mark Staal’s website: The History of Okinawan Karate: www.okinawankarate.org