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Authentic Okinawan Karate Heritage and Training

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I bring the traditional Shorin-ryu Shorinkan syllabus straight from Okinawa to Bangalore, ensuring you learn karate exactly as it is taught at the source.

This is the Okinawa Karate Kaikan, a facility dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of traditional karate. It is a place of immense importance where I continue my own training and learning.

With the world-renowned Hanshi Minoru Nakazato at the 2nd Okinawa Karate World Junior Tournament. Learning directly from such masters is a privilege I pass on to my students.

During a filming session in Okinawa, with the historic Shuri Castle in the background. I am often asked to share my knowledge of traditional karate with international audiences.

Serving as a referee at the 2018 Traditional World Karate Championship in Okinawa. Participating in global events ensures our standards remain at the highest level.

With Hanshi Shimabukuro of the International Okinawan Seibukan Shorin-ryu Karate-do Association. These connections to the senior-most masters in Japan are vital to our school's authenticity.

Receiving a certificate from Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, the world chairman of Shorinkan, in Okinawa. This recognition signifies my commitment to the path of traditional Karate-do.

In Okinawa, standing before the iconic Shuri Castle. My regular visits to Japan are essential for maintaining the pure lineage of the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan style we teach in India.

A moment of camaraderie with a fellow karateka during a training seminar in Okinawa. The global karate community is built on mutual respect and a shared passion for the art.

Exploring the grounds of Shuri Castle in Okinawa with my students. I believe it is important for them to see and feel the culture from which our martial art originates.

My Kyoshi belt, awarded by Shureido in Okinawa, Japan. This belt is not just a rank. It represents decades of dedication and the trust placed in me by my teachers.

About Authentic Okinawan Karate Heritage

What you see in these images—from the Okinawa Karate Kaikan to training sessions with Hanshi Nakazato—is the blueprint for everything I teach at the Honbu Dojo. I do not use a diluted or modified curriculum. Every stance, strike, and kata I teach is what I bring back from my yearly training in Japan. If you are looking for authentic martial arts that focus on discipline and traditional roots rather than just a hobby, this is where you begin.

33 years of authentic Okinawan training. — Approved by the tribe
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On-site workshops in Bengaluru; Dojos in Davanagere & KGFStarts from ₹799 Per Person

I started this in '92 with just 14 students, and today, I am dedicated to keeping that same authentic Okinawan spirit alive for my 50,000 students. I am not just an instructor; I am a lifelong student of the masters in Japan, and I am here to pass that genuine discipline on to you.

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