Traditional karate, taught with purpose.
Shuri Dojo is a private dojo offering training in Ryukyu Karate Jutsu – Shuhaku-den, grounded in older Okinawan training traditions and focused on practical self-protection.
Training focuses on understanding what you are practising, how it works, and when it would be used.
As this is a private dojo, detailed location, training times, and fees are shared after initial contact.
The Shuri Dojo is not a sport-focused school. Training is for those seeking serious, long-term practice grounded in real-world context.
Training focuses on what actually works in real situations, rather than competition or performance.
If you are trying to picture what training actually looks like, a typical lesson at the Shuri Dojo is outlined here.
Training for real situations
We specialize in practical karate in the Okinawan tradition, with a focus on self-protection. Our approach emphasizes applications derived from the two-person drills embedded within traditional kata.
Understanding over imitation
Kata preserves the two-person training drills of classical karate. While often practiced solo as a reference, it is studied through paired work. Students learn what the movements are for, how they change, and where they apply in real situations.
Serious practice, measured progress
Training takes place in a calm, focused environment that is often challenging. Advancement is based on understanding and application, not rapid promotion or accumulation of techniques.
Training at the Shuri Dojo preserves the older Okinawan approach of working in small, dedicated groups. Scale is intentionally limited to support careful instruction and meaningful progress.
While grounded in tradition, methods are retained only where they continue to serve realistic self-protection and personal development.
You may notice the name Ryukyu Karate Jutsu – Shuhaku-den. It isn’t a separate “style” like Shotokan or Wado-ryu. It’s a descriptive name for how karate is trained at the Shuri Dojo. A plain explanation is in the FAQ.
Selective membership
Shuri Dojo does not accept all applications. Student intake is selective and occurs periodically, reflecting the nature of a private dojo.
Training is structured and long-term. It is not intended for casual visits, one-off sessions, or drop-in training.
Further details are provided on the About page.
Initial inquiries
If the approach described here aligns with what you are looking for, please use the contact form to introduce yourself, including your age and your reasons for inquiring.
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