Please note we are currently teaching from our private home dojo (see note below).
Classes are by appointment only.
The Shuri Dojo™ was first 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. 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.
In 2024 after over 50 years of training, we updated our practice to include our own theories, which we have named Applied Combative Methods, to reflect our philosophy of continually improving ourselves and the dojo.
We are directly connected to Okinawa as the US Honbu (Headquarters) dojo of Shinjin-Ryu Okinawa-Te Kyokai. 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
Adam Carter Hanshi holds the rank of 8th Dan from Shinjin-Ryu Okinawa-Te Kyokai our affiliate organization originally from Okinawa, as well as from the National Martial Arts Association in the US.
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.
We know the hardest step is the first one, we were all beginners once, so make that important first step with us at the Shuri Dojo. Don't delay, REGISTER with us today and become part of our traditional karate family heritage.
Mentor & Advisor
Katsumi Tamaki 10th dan
Senior Advisor
Rhys Collins 9th dan
Chief Instructor
Adam Carter 8th dan
Senior Instructor
Noel Carter 6th dan
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.
