Please note we are currently teaching from our private home dojo (see note below).
Classes are by appointment only.
The Shuri Dojo was established in the UK in 1986. We relocated to the Chicago suburbs in 2016.
Our dojo follows the older Okinawan tradition of training from a small home based dojo. What we lack in size, we make up in the quality and the sincerity of our training.
Our dojo has its foundation in the Shinjin-Ryu Okinawa-Te system of karate founded by Katsumi Tamaki Soke. We integrate our training with theories of combat and practical techniques with no connection to sport. Our mission is to provide authentic, effective practice, grounded in techniques and principles established on Okinawa years ago.
Ater over 50 years of training, we updated our practice to include our own theories, which we have named Shuhaku-den, to reflect our philosophy of continually improving ourselves and the dojo.
Our mentorship with Katsumi Tamaki Soke of Shinjin-Ryu Okinawa-Te Kyokai gives us a direct connection to Okinawa. We also maintain memberships with other national and international organizations. Our mission to help students achieve their goals in a positive, safe, and inclusive environment while continuing to learn and improve
Our founder and chief instructor, Adam Carter, holds the rank of 8th Dan and the teaching title (shogo) of Hanshi. These honors were conferred upon him by Katsumi Tamaki Soke, originally from Okinawa. Additionally, he received the same rank and title from a panel of senior instructors within the National Martial Arts Association in the United States.
He developed a love and passion for karate beginning in 1974, and incorporates his experience with combative theories into his teaching of our kata and self-defense.
Noél Carter Shihan, our senior instructor, holds 6th Dan rank in karate. She integrates her love and experience of karate, helping students make connections and understanding of how to apply techniques.
We welcome new members and periodically hold a selective student intake. Traditional training is typically limited to small, dedicated groups of students, who are seeking to achieve a high level of disciplined, skills and values. Therefore preserving the culture and foundation of our art. If you are interested in joining us REGISTER with us today.
Mentor & Advisor
Katsumi Tamaki
10th dan (Judan)
Senior Advisor
Rhys Collins
9th dan (Kudan)
Chief Instructor
Adam Carter
8th dan (Hachidan)
We do not accept all applications for membership. Our dojo follows the older Okinawan tradition of training from a small home based dojo. We have a selective student intake on a periodic basis. Traditional training is typically limited to small, dedicated groups of students, who are seeking to achieve a high level of disciplined, skills and values. Therefore preserving the culture and foundation of our art.
Note for experienced martial artists: This is a private dojo that is not open to visitors without first gaining permission to train. The dojo exists to take beginners from white belt onwards. It does not cater to experienced martial artists looking for one-off training or transferring from another style.
