Karate Disciplines
We teach mainly 3 types of disciplines in our style of Karate.
Use the information below to learn more.
Kata
Kumite
Kumite teaches you how to use fighting distance effectively in attacking and defending.
Kobudo
Learn the weapon systems of Okinawan Kobudō. Bo, nunchaku, tonfa (tuifa), kama, and eku.
Kids & Karate
Discover how your kids, as young as 4 years old, can get started in the art and discipline of Karate.
About Us
Our passion is Shorin-Ryu Karate and we trust that you will enjoy your visit to the home of Shorin-Ryu Karate in South Africa.
Shorin-Ryu History
It’s important to understand the origins of Shorin-Ryu both in Okinawa, Japan and in South Africa.
Okinawa
Karate has its origins in the small island of Okinawa which is now part of Japan…
South Africa
Shihan Claude Johnson worked hard to establish Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan South Africa on 15 January 1994…