Victoria Shorin-Ryu Karate provides training for all ages and abilities in traditional Okinawan martial arts (shorin-ryu karate and ryukyu kobudo), self defense, meditation, and yoga in Victoria BC. We offer family classes, adult classes, children's classes, private and semi-private instruction, as well as workshops and seminars.
Shorin Ryu is one of the earliest styles of karate and draws influence from ancient Chinese systems of martial arts. Classes are taught using traditional training methods which emphasize strength and endurance, physical conditioning, and mindfulness practices. Students learn a system of karate that involves meditation, kata (detailed, choreographed movement patterns that have been passed through generations of teachers and students), sparring and grappling techniques, traditional weapons training, and practical self-defense techniques. Classes are limited in size to ensure adequate individualized instruction and students are encouraged to work at their own pace.
Our mission is to inspire a strong community of mindful martial artists who demonstrate balance in body, mind, and spirit. Our curriculum aims to develop self discipline, confidence, integrity, physical and mental wellness, social awareness, and compassion in our students that can be applied directly to their martial arts practice and beyond, into their relationships and activities outside of the dojo.
Victoria Shorin-Ryu Karate is an affiliate dojo of the international non-profit organisation Out of the Dojo, Into the World™
