SRKDI INITIATIVES​

ENDORSEMENTS

BENEFITS OF SRKDI MEMBERSHIP

​"You are fortunate to follow Tamaki Sensei to preserve the Matsubayashi style, and I hope you can promote the style in the United States."


Zenpo Shimabukuro
​Founder Seibukan Karate

"I’ve known you as a person and as an outstanding martial artist for years.  yes, we are from the same style, Shorin-ryu, going back to where I originally trained in Okinawa.  I have worked with your students over the years and as a teacher and leader, I know others would be honored to accompany your leadership. Your authenticity and empathy for others make you a great leader.  I highly recommend this endeavor and wish you continued success. "


You are the embodiment of this quote: 


"Dignity does not consist in possessing honors but in deserving them."  Aristotle 


Respectfully,

Joe Lewis

Former World Karate Kickboxing Champion

United States Marine Corps.

DOSHI KAI SESSIONS
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The SRKDI leadership and special invited guests offer unique training sessions multiple times a year, focusing on kata, bunkai, kumite drills, kobudo, and more.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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Serving Local Communities

SELF-DEFENSE

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Self-Protection Seminars

HONBU DOJO VISITS

Train at Home Dojo in Okinawa

SRKDI PUBLICATIONS


 Books and Articles

RICH KARATE HISTORY

SRKDI connects the present to the past, always looking forward with an innovative martial spirit making karate relevant to our own historical context.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

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SRKDI strives to be a supportive home for practitioners of Okinawan karate who are interested in learning traditional karate and sharing martial training ideas.