shorin ryu

Hi fellow MA practitioners! 👊 I found this forum searching for tips for stronger kicks. I'm kinda surprised, but pleased, that forums are still a thing and hope I can learn and share in this nice community here! I'm French and studied Shotokan Karate from white to black belt (Shodan) in...

Best Karate Classes Los Angeles What it says on the tin. I am looking for good, quality Karate in Los Angeles, no McDojos! I am asking on here because oftentimes when it comes to traditional arts there are some amazing teachers and classes that aren’t on yelp or google. But if they are, that’s...

Can anyone explain the rules of Shorin Ryu sparring? I cannot seem to find this information online. I get the gist, but I know some forms of Karate do not allow punches to the face. Does Shorin Ryu sparring allow punches to the face? Thank you.

Hi, I'm part of a worldwide karate organisation known as Kazoku Kai. Derek Ridgway is our cheif instructor and is 8th dan in Shorin Ryu. Am i right in thinking that this would make him one of the highest graded people in England? I am asking because little seems to be known about Kazoku Kai...

Anyone in the las vegas area train in shorin ryu? Looking for a training partner.