Welcome to Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate

Welcome to the official Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karate South Africa web page.

You will find the history of Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo in South Africa, the latest news and links to Shorin-Ryu Karate internationally.

Shorin-Ryu South Africa, lead by Kyoshi Claude Johnson (7^th Dan), practices traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate ( Kobayashi-Ryu ) as taught by our Grandmaster, Nakazato Shugoro “Hanshi JuDan”.

As a National organization, we are affiliated to the Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan via Kyoshi Doug Perry (9^th Dan) under the direct mentorship of Kyoshi Pat Haley (8^th Dan)

Our passion is Shorin-Ryu Karate and we trust that you will enjoy your visit to the home of Shorin-Ryu Karate in South Africa.