Traditional Japanese Martial Arts Training
We offer a complete program in traditional Okinawan karate and weapons arts for adults and children ages 9 and above.
At the SHINBUKAN DOJO of RIO RANCHO our objective is to provide the highest quality martial arts instruction. As a traditional Japanese martial arts “Dojo” (place of the way), we seek to instill the universal virtues of wisdom, dedication, patience, tolerance, cooperation, humility and work ethic in our students.
This is in harmony with the true principles of “Budo” (martial way), which means to stop violence. This philosophy has a far deeper meaning than mere self defense. Seeking to study in this way is known in Budo as “Katsujinken” (the enlightened/life giving sword). Central to this form of training is the Japanese term “Reigi” (etiquette), which goes beyond politeness and good manners.
“Reigi” conveys the spirit of thinking of others before ourselves. In other words, selflessness versus selfishness. In this way of training students challenge themselves to become more able and gifted members of society.
As a result of this mindset and by fostering the spirit of mutual cooperation, every student in the dojo is challenged to develop themselves in the same way. With the attitude of cooperation and helping one another, there are no losers, only winners. Ideally students then bring these virtues into their lives outside of the dojo. Thus they become a greater asset to the community, as well as their family and friends.
Our empty hand art is based on the Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate system. This system was founded by Grandmaster (Osensei) Shoshin Nagamine in 1947, and is considered one of the older traditional Okinawan Karate systems that have remained largely unchanged. Matsubayashi was derived by Osensei Nagamine in honor of two great Karate masters of Okinawa, namely Sokon Matsumura and Kosaku Matsumura. Osensei Nagamine started training karate at the age of seventeen in the year 1924.
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