ESSENTIAL SHORINJIRYU KENSHIN KARATEDO

is above everything else, dedicated and commited to the study in empty-hand combat and self defense. Students are instructed and train in a wide variety of combative exercises. While mastering striking techniques, students also explore and train in the pricipals of Judo, Ken-jutsu, and Aiki-jutsu kihon. The philosophies and essential premise found within the study of Shorinjiryu Kenshin Karatedo is stedfast to the teachings of Kaiso Masayoshi Kori Hisataka (Seichi Kudaka - Okinawa), founder of Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo.

"Spiritual Development of Individuality in Mind and Body"

KOBUDO

literally means, ’ancient military art or way’

For weapons training (Kobudo) students are instructed in the essential weaponry & techniques of the shinai and / or bokken (bamboo / wooden swords), bo (6ft. staff), jo (4ft. staff), sai (scythe), and tanto (knife). Study includes both individual exercises (kata) and training with a partner(s) (kumite). Students are encouraged to study only one weapon, in a discipline of their choice; until they attain a significant level of competence. However, for study & training in self defense fighting with a knife (tanto goshin jitsu) as a class, everyone participates.  

For Kobudo Training, students may choose to wear the Hakama and keiko-gi (black or indigo), or the traditional white, karate-do uniform (Gi). Hakama and keiko-gi are robust versions of the formal samurai clothing of the 18th and 19th centuries. They are worn during Kobudo practice to emphasize the formality of occasion. Kobudo Training is meant to be more than just physical training, and the choice of clothes emphasizes this. Additionally, the clothes add grace and dignity to an already graceful and dignified art.