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Authentic Shorin-ryu Karate from Okinawa

bySuresh KenichiraOn-site programs for schools & communities in Bengaluru & DavanagereStarts from950 per student / monthView full gallery

My training at the Honbu Dojo in Okinawa directly shapes every class I conduct in India. This is where tradition meets practical discipline.

A formal moment at the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Honbu Dojo in Okinawa as Hanshi Minoru Nakazato reads the declaration for my Kyoshi Nanadan (7th Dan) rank. This connection to the source is vital.

Receiving the 7th Dan certificate from my teacher, Hanshi Minoru Nakazato. The act of bowing shows respect for the lineage and the knowledge being passed down through generations.

A collage capturing the key moments of my Kyoshi Nanadan examination and awarding in Okinawa. This rank is a great responsibility, representing a commitment to preserving and teaching traditional karate.

Posing with my teacher, Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, after being awarded the 7th Dan certificate. It is a proud moment to be the first person in India to receive this rank from him.

With my teacher at the Honbu Dojo in Okinawa, in front of a rack of traditional kobudo weapons like the bo and sai. My training in both empty-hand karate and weapons arts comes directly from this lineage.

About Rooted in Okinawan Tradition

When you join a session, you are learning the same Shorin-ryu Shorinkan methods I study under Hanshi Minoru Nakazato in Okinawa. My Kyoshi Nanadan certification is a commitment to keeping these traditional techniques accurate and effective for every student, whether in a school program or a community clubhouse.

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