Our Okinawan Lineage and Training Milestones
A look beyond the dojo floor: our international connections, lineage, and the milestones that guide our authentic training.
A collage capturing the formal moments of my Kyoshi Nanadan examination in Okinawa, from receiving the certificate to the respectful bows that are integral to our tradition.
A moment of quiet respect during my examination as Hanshi Minoru Nakazato reads the certificate at the Honbu Dojo. The atmosphere in the dojo is one of deep tradition and seriousness.
Proudly holding my 7th Dan Kyoshi certificate with my teacher, Hanshi Minoru Nakazato. This recognition from the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan headquarters is a milestone in my martial arts journey.
A photo with my student and our respected teachers at the Honbu Dojo in Okinawa. It is important for the next generation of instructors to build their own connection with our art's lineage.
My student presenting a memento to Hanshi Minoru Nakazato. These gestures of respect are fundamental to the student-teacher relationship in traditional karate.
Presenting a hand-carved portrait to Hanshi Minoru Nakazato and his wife. It was a personal way to express my deep gratitude for their guidance and support over the years.
Honoring Sensei Yuki Okajima with a memento during her visit to our Honbu Dojo. Her achievements in Kobudo are an inspiration, and we were grateful for the time she spent with our students.
Receiving the official poster for the 2nd Okinawa Karate World Junior Tournament from Sensei Kunio Uehara at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan. We encourage our students to participate in international events.
Our instructors with visiting Sensei Jabir, holding Tonfa after a productive Kobudo training session. Sharing knowledge is key to mutual growth in the martial arts.
A group photo with Sensei Jabir at our Honbu Dojo. His visit provided a valuable opportunity for our instructors to refine their Kobudo skills.
About Additional Work & Gallery
When you train at our dojo, you are not just learning moves from a manual. You are stepping into a direct lineage that traces back to the Honbu Dojo in Okinawa. These moments capture the continuous flow of knowledge between my teachers in Japan and our students here in India, ensuring that every kata and weapon technique we teach remains true to its roots.
The images shown here serve as a reminder that the path of karate is a lifelong journey. My frequent trips to the Honbu Dojo in Okinawa, under the guidance of Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, are not merely trips. They are essential to maintaining the integrity of our instruction. Whether it is refining Kobudo weapon techniques like the Bo or Tonfa with visiting masters, or marking the significant milestone of my 7th Dan Kyoshi examination, these experiences directly influence the curriculum I teach in Bengaluru.
For students, this means the karate you learn is consistent with the global standards of the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan federation. We do not adapt the style to make it easier or more popular. We adapt ourselves to the discipline required by the art. By maintaining these international ties, we bring a level of authenticity to our classes that is rare in India. You will find that our approach to Kihon, Kata, and sparring is built on the same foundations practiced in the birthplace of karate, designed to instill the confidence and mental resilience that define a true martial artist.
Suresh Kenichira
I started this path in 1992, and my dedication to the Okinawan lineage remains the heartbeat of everything we do. My frequent visits to Japan to learn from Hanshi Minoru Nakazato ensure that I bring back the same discipline and technique to my students in Bengaluru.
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