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Shorin Ryu Karate

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Tuesday
4:15 - 5:00 P.M. - All Ages Karate

Thursday
4:15 - 5:00 P.M. - All Ages Karate

Friday
5:45 - 6:30 P.M. - Youth Combined Class

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Shorin Ryu Karate

​By GEORGE W. ALEXANDER                                           
Hanshi,10th Dan, President, ISKKF
 
Okinawa, Japan is the birthplace of karate and Shorin Ryu karate is the oldest and most traditional form of this Okinawan martial art. The fighting strategy of Shorin Ryu Karate is predicated on pure self-defense. It uses "fast and hard" retaliatory kicks and punches to subdue an opponent and to end a confrontation quickly.
​Certain elements of fighting tactics long used in Okinawa as part of Shorin Ryu’s strategy include the proper use of distance, speed and timing. Using distance (maai) correctly means engaging an opponent so as to be at a distance at which you must advance one step to attack, or retreat one step to defend.

​Shorin Ryu Karate's Philosophy of Self Defense
It must be recognized that real self-defense is not just about studying techniques contained in the Shorin Ryu karate system. Real self-defense is not about fighting. It is about awareness. The basic philosophy of Shorin Ryu's self-defense system is to detect and avoid threatening situations and if necessary, to break physical contact by escaping from it.



This is an example of one of the kata you will learn in our Shorin Ryu classes, as performed by George Alexander Hanchi, Judan (10th degree blackbelt) Shorin Ryu Karate.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Class Schedule
    • Instructors >
      • Head Instructor
      • Instructors
      • Grand Masters >
        • Hanshi Alexander
        • Hanshi Usera
        • Hanshi Penland
    • Programs >
      • Bujin Ki Ryu Jujitsu
      • Shorin Ryu Karate
      • Youth Wrestling
      • Kobudo (Weapons)
      • Japanese Sword
      • HEMA - Longsword
      • Tai Chi Chuan
      • Fitness Classes
      • Home School Classes
      • Olympic Fencing
      • Kendo / Kumdo
    • Affiliations
    • Common Questions
  • New Students
    • Why DMA?
    • First Day of Class
    • Safety Rules
    • Common Questions
    • Sign Up
  • Current Students
    • Safety Rules
    • How to tie your belt
    • Caring for your equipment
    • Japanese Language
    • Dojo Rules and Etiquette
    • Recommended Reading
    • Digital Training Resources
  • Self Defense
    • Overview of Self Defense
    • Register for a class
  • Private Training
    • Private Training for Individuals
    • Small Group Training
    • Seminars for Corporations
    • Police & Security Tactical Training
  • Events
    • Sioux Falls Open
    • Winter Warrior Camp
    • Martial Arts Summer Camps
  • Contact
  • DMA Online Store