Shorin-Ryu Karatedo and Kobudo Association of America

02/19/2024

Former student linda Selima(now Linda Marie), has just recieved her black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Linda began karate in Andover under sensei Tom Wirtanen, Dick Walnik and Steve Klucki. She then found her way to the Sessa Kai dojo and Sensei Mike Pepe who offered jiu-jitsu classes once a week. She caught the BJJ bug and continued at Triumph BJJ in New Hampshire. Congratulations Linda!! A journey you can hang your hat on!!!

01/05/2024

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07/02/2023

Continuing with Japan in America cultural visit.

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07/01/2023

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2b7snkmsujl88sd/Aikido%201996.mp4?dl=0

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06/29/2023

continuing with Japanese masters who came to America.

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06/17/2023

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hej9qxaiakb3vgl/Kendo%252C%20Bokken%20masters%201996.mp4?dl=0

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06/15/2023

https://www.dropbox.com/s/66n3xy8back7k5p/Kendo%20no%20kata%20demo%201996.mp4?dl=0

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06/13/2023

In 1996 Japanese masters of the martial arts came to Boston. From Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo, Bayonet, Shorin-ji Ryu to two sword style, Naginata and many more. I will post these demos in the coming weeks. Please enjoy these demonstrations. All who were introduced were Hanshi or Kyoshi.

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04/25/2023

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of martial arts legend, Sensei Fumio Demura yesterday.

In the film industry, Fumio Demura was best known as Pat Morita's stunt double in the Karate Kid films, where his expertise was key to bringing the character of Mr. Miyagi to life. In the martial arts world, however, he was known for so much more. Sensei Demura was a well-established figure in Japanese karate; but his desire to spread the art extended beyond one country. In 1965, he moved to America and became one of the first true teachers in the United States of Sh*to-Ryu karate, as well as Okinawan kobudo. He taught and inspired thousands of students and served as a model of what a martial artist should strive to be, in training and in life.

Rest in Peace Sensei Fumio Demura. Your legacy will continue to live on.

04/18/2023

here's some of our introduction to Kendo in 1993! Enjoy

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