International Shorin-Ryu Kiyobukan

International Shorin-Ryu Kiyobukan The Kiyobukan Association was founded in 2007 by Hanshi, 10th Dan, Seiei Nakaza of to preserve the legacy Okinawan Shorin-Ryu KIYOBUKAN. and Canada.

Matsumura--Itosu--Chibana--Nakazato--Nakaza. This is our Kobayashi lineage. This site is designed for members and non-members as a bulletin board for different events to include: traditional tournaments, seminars, camps, pictures and video sharing. Brief History: Hanshi Nakaza, Seiei was taught and promoted by Hanshi Nakazato, Shugoro of the Shorinkan Kyokai. In 2007, Hanshi Nakaza officially resi

gned his position as the Vice-Board of Directors along with his membership in the Shorinkan to form his own association, know as the Kiyobukan (Hall of the True Warrior). In 2009, Nakaza promoted Brian Hobson to 7th dan and appointed him as the Director of the U.S. Currently we have 10 dojos (Okinawa-1, USA-6 & Canada-2 and South Africa-1) registered as official Kiyobukan members and several more looking to gain full memebrship. In 2013, Nakaza Sensei, promoted Brian to 8th Dan inaddition to the new position as So-Honbucho (Executive Director). Later in 2013, regretfully, Nakaza Sensei passed away. His final instruction was to promote Brian Hobson to 9th Dan-Hanshi and the sole heir to the Kiyobukan Association. If interested in membership, contact Brian Hobson via facebook messenger.

16/08/2026

Video from Thursday night black belt only training at the dojo.

16/08/2026

Thursday night Black Belt only training to kick off 17th Annual Kiyobukan Summer Camp.

The 17th Annual Kiyobukan 2026 Summer Camp was a success. I personally would like to guve a special thanks to all of th...
16/08/2026

The 17th Annual Kiyobukan 2026 Summer Camp was a success. I personally would like to guve a special thanks to all of the instructors: Hanshi Masanobu Kikukawa, Hanshi Darren Myers, Kyoshi Greg Turnbull, Kyoshi James Rault, Shihan Marques McCammon, Shihan-Dai Eric Jones & Shihan-Dai Nauja Tillery. Special recognition goes to Sensei Charles Erickson and his students at the Seijitsu Dojo from , Virginia. They are a newest dojo to join the Kiyobukan Association and everyone had a BLAST meeting them and sharing our brand of Shorin-ryu.
We are planning a couple of exciting Conclaves for the upcoming year as well as the Summer Camp will return to Virginia this year. Stay tuned and train hard!!!

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲To be part of Kiyobukan is a responsibility.What you learn is not yours alone—it has been entrusted ...
04/05/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲

To be part of Kiyobukan is a responsibility.

What you learn is not yours alone—it has been entrusted to you.

Through your effort, your discipline, your attitude…you represent the art, your teachers, and your dojo.

Train with that awareness.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲:
https://www.kiyobukan.com/about-us/our-lineage

For the first time, the head of Kiyobukan has set foot on South African soil…and what a moment it has been.To stand toge...
28/04/2026

For the first time, the head of Kiyobukan has set foot on South African soil…and what a moment it has been.

To stand together in the dojo—different countries, different backgrounds—
yet moving as one, guided by the same traditions, the same spirit…

It is something truly special.

What began years ago has now travelled far and wide,reaching new shores, new students, new families—yet the heart of Kiyobukan remains unchanged.

Seeing the connection between teacher and student,across continents, across cultures…reminds us that this art is alive.

This visit is more than a milestone.It is a reminder:

Kiyobukan is not limited by distance.It lives wherever its spirit is carried.

From Okinawa… to South Africa… and beyond—we are one family.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲Every black belt once stood at the edge of the dojo… unsure, nervous, and inexperienced.What made ...
21/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲

Every black belt once stood at the edge of the dojo… unsure, nervous, and inexperienced.

What made the difference?

They stepped forward.
They kept showing up.
They refused to quit.

If you’re at the beginning—take heart.
You’re exactly where you need to be.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻Karate doesn’t end when you leave the dojo.It follows you into your daily life—in how you speak, how...
17/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻

Karate doesn’t end when you leave the dojo.

It follows you into your daily life—in how you speak, how you act, how you respond.

Calm under pressure.
Respect in all situations.
Control in moments of tension.

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.No applause.No spotlight.Just repetition.Again… and again… and again.The real work of ...
14/04/2026

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

No applause.
No spotlight.
Just repetition.

Again… and again… and again.

The real work of karate happens in the quiet moments—when no one is watching, and you choose not to give up.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗷𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱No matter where you are in the world—if you step into a Kiyobukan dojo, you are not alone.Different languag...
10/04/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗷𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱

No matter where you are in the world—if you step into a Kiyobukan dojo, you are not alone.

Different languages. Different cultures.
But the same bow. The same respect. The same path.

We are connected through training, through struggle, through growth.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲Behind every movement is intention, awareness, and spirit.In Kiyobukan, we don’t chase perfection—we ...
07/04/2026

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲

Behind every movement is intention, awareness, and spirit.

In Kiyobukan, we don’t chase perfection—we pursue meaning in every technique.

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀.

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