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Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito
Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito
Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito


Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Mar 22, 20201 min read
Dojo Closing for Covid-19 Pandemic
Hi folks. We are very sorry to announce that the Dojo will be closed moving forward until the Covid-19 Coronavirus dangers have been...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Sep 11, 20195 min read
The Moon Maiden - Japanese Fairy Tale
There was an old bamboo cutter called Také Tori. He was an honest old man, very poor and hard-working, and he lived with his good old...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Aug 10, 20197 min read
The Goblin of Adachigahara
The Goblin of Adachigahara by Yei Theodora Ozaki Long, long ago there was a large plain called Adachigahara, in the province of Mutsu in...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Jun 29, 20194 min read
The Crab and the Monkey
We hope you enjoy our latest Japanese Fairy Tale share. The Crab and the Monkey by Andrew Lang There was once a crab who lived in a hole...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Jun 12, 201919 min read
The Mirror of Matsuyama
We present the Japanese fable, The Mirror of Matsuyama. By Yei Theodora Ozaki Long years ago in old Japan there lived in the Province of...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Jun 5, 20194 min read
Some of the life lessons I have learned from the martial arts:
An Interesting article with great perspectives on the life lessons of Martial Arts. Eric C. Stevens Coach Denver, Colorado, United States...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Jun 1, 20198 min read
The Ogre of Rashomon
by Yei Theodora Ozaki Long, long ago in Kyoto, the people of the city were terrified by accounts of a dreadful ogre, who, it was said,...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
May 27, 20191 min read
The Many Benefits of Practicing Karate
Benefits of Karate Karate provides many benefits in the following areas: Health & Fitness,Stress Reduction,Self-Confidence,Self-Defense....
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
May 24, 201911 min read
History of Shorin-Ryu Karate Matsumura Shorin-Ryu
A fascinating read for those who wish to explore the origins of the deep traditions of Shoring Ryu Matsumura Seito.
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration and Shorin-Ryu's Birthday!
You are invited to join us on the evening of June 5th, the 134th Birthday of Shorin-Ryu, as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our new...
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Kyoshi Wayne Dean
Apr 30, 20191 min read
Congratulations to Chris Schumacher!
Chris was recently promoted to 2nd degree black belt in our Dojo, and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Commendation for his...
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