--- title: "Traditional Okinawan Karate Training with Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Expertise - mytribe" description: "Join Traditional Okinawan Karate Training for all ages. Learn Shorin-Ryu Seibukan, kobudo weapons, and character development in a disciplined dojo culture. Start your journey today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/seibukanbangalore last_updated: 2024-06-11 --- # Midhun Valiya Parambil I teach traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Seibukan Karate-Do. My focus is on the authentic art and character development through kata, not on sport karate. ## Services ### [Okinawan Kobudo (Traditional Weapons Training)](https://mytribe.in/seibukanbangalore/okinawan-kobudo-traditional-weapons-training) Classes at Dojo in Jayanagar Typically ₹1,500-4,000 per month (estimate) - ![I demonstrate a fundamental stance with the six-foot Bo staff. Mastering this weapon requires deep focus on posture, balance, and precise movement, which are the cornerstones of my Okinawan Kobudo training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/491012c3-5e2e-4d2b-97c4-ef96d477c439) - ![Here I am with my teacher, Grand Master Sensei Zenpo Shimabukuro. My instruction comes directly from this Shorin-ryu Seibukan lineage, ensuring you learn the authentic art as it is taught in Okinawa.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/486809ec-222f-4c55-81b3-8e08503e8cc1) - ![This is a ready stance with the Tonfa, another core weapon in the Jinbukan Kobudo system. My classes cover the practical application and traditional kata associated with these effective self defense tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1a766ff-d06e-48fb-81da-11fd26a9ae0e) - ![I congratulate a young student on successfully passing his Kyu grading. Advancement is a direct result of dedication and hard work, and I formally recognize every student's progress with certified ranking.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff0c0a5c-6837-422f-9396-b827334653d4) - ![This is Grand Master Sensei Zenpo Shimabukuro, the head of our style. His form and technique represent the pinnacle of the art that I strive to pass on to my students with integrity and respect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8b986b4f-1391-40b4-8ca0-3f9f940d1a51) - ![It is an honor to present a certificate of achievement to another dedicated student. My dojo welcomes everyone who is serious about learning, regardless of age or gender, and is committed to the path of traditional martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0542396f-7194-47a1-8158-748b7532e386) ### [Traditional Shorin-Ryu Karate](https://mytribe.in/seibukanbangalore/traditional-shorin-ryu-karate) Classes at Dojo in Jayanagar Typically ₹1,500-3,000 per student per month (estimate) - [Video: The makiwara, or striking post, is a traditional tool for developing power and technique. Here, I provide direct, hands-on correction to a student, focusing on hip rotation and elbow alignment. This attention to fundamental detail is the foundation of our training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f7e4dff-db85-4cc9-a743-5f75ef1bdd99) - [Video: Kata is the soul of karate. It is a moving meditation and a library of techniques passed down through generations. I practice here on the beach, demonstrating that the discipline of karate is a part of you, wherever you are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e84ec635-7cdc-4cc2-82bb-485aec058e63) - ![This is our Seibukan demonstration group on Karate Day in Okinawa. Training with us connects you to a dedicated international community, united by a shared respect for this martial art and its origins.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0e45dba-efb9-4a40-b943-2bcd58ebd5ca) - ![I share the philosophy of my teacher, Grand Master Zenpo Shimabukuro. We focus on kata as the most important element of karate. This is not a game; it is a serious path of self-development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b94b12db-b2e5-423c-9f70-de6f192f7347) - ![I am immensely proud to stand with my students after a successful grading. This moment represents their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to the path of Shorin-Ryu Seibukan karate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ebeb22c-2506-4c3d-a5fa-2f693072c53b) - [Video: This is a glimpse into a partner training session, or kumite, at a seminar. We practice applying our techniques with control and focus, learning to react and move with a partner in a disciplined environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee2f8fa6-c181-4c22-b6f3-56e55f19ad68) - ![It is a great honor to train under Grand Master Zenpo Shimabukuro in Okinawa. My teaching in Bangalore is a direct transmission of the knowledge I have received from him at the Seibukan headquarters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/486809ec-222f-4c55-81b3-8e08503e8cc1) ## Meet your expert ### My story I’m Sensei here, teaching Shorin-Ryu Seibukan karate, straight from Okinawa roots. Been lucky—trained at Shuri Castle, learned from Grand Master Zenpo Shimabukuro himself. What I picked up there, I bring right into my dojo. Karate for me isn’t just punching and kicking. It’s about growing as a person, sticking to truth, and putting in real effort. That’s what I try to pass on to anyone who steps in. ### My work - **Karate & Kobudo Classes**: I teach traditional Okinawan karate and Jinbukan Kobudo—kids and adults both welcome. - **Not Sport Karate**: We focus on kata karate training and the real art, not just points or trophies. - **Dojo Culture**: Hard work, discipline, and respect—students get character development, not just fighting skills. - **Who Should Join**: Anyone serious about learning authentic karate and self-improvement, not just looking for a sport.