What is Shobayashi Shorin-ryu?
More than blocking, kicking and punching – Shorin-ryu comprises of a multitude of fighting techniques including; joint manipulation (kansetsu waza), pinning/restraining techniques (katame waza), seizing nerves, attacking tendons, grappling (tuidi waza), attacking anatomically vulnerable points (kyusho-jutsu), strangulation and choking techniques (shime waza), sweeping and throwing techniques (nage waza), ground fighting techniques (ne waza) and countering attacks (gyaku waza).
More than blocking, kicking and punching – Shorin-ryu comprises of a multitude of fighting techniques including; joint manipulation (kansetsu waza), pinning/restraining techniques (katame waza), seizing nerves, attacking tendons, grappling (tuidi waza), attacking anatomically vulnerable points (kyusho-jutsu), strangulation and choking techniques (shime waza), sweeping and throwing techniques (nage waza), ground fighting techniques (ne waza) and countering attacks (gyaku waza).
Our dojo is an Endo Kan shibu. The Endo Kan (The Circular Way) was founded bu Dr. Tony D'Angelo to honor the teaching of William R. Hayes, a senior student of Grand Master Eizo Shimabukuro. The Endo Kan Mon (Seal or Patch) was designed to represent the esoteric concepts contained within its teachings. To learn more about the Endo Kan click the box below.
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