Irrasshaimase !   I am very pleased to have the opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you for visiting the official website of the Shugyokan Shorin Ryu Dojo.   I  sincerely hope that you will take the time to review the informative articles on this website, to see for yourself how the tremendous opportunities which accompany membership in Shugyokan Shorin Ryu Dojo can help you experience the best of what the traditional Okinawan Karate has to offer.

Our Dojo, The Shugyokan Dojo is literally translated as "HOUSE OF AUSTERE TRAINING".    The term "Shugyo" can  be defined as training with such intense attitude that cultivates mastery and a perservering mind-set. 

We follow the principles and philosophy as set forth by the Founder of Matsubayashi Ryu ,  Shoshin Nagamine Sensei. He fervently believes that the dojo is the place where courage is fostered and superior human nature is bred through the ecstacy of sweating in hard work. It is the sacred place where the human spirit is polished. 

At the Shugyokan Dojo,  our black belt instructors  work diligently to provide our students  with the best training to succeed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually  by providing a challenging curriculum to help students achieved whatever it may be in their karate training.  

It is with sincere hope that you find The Shugyokan Shorin Ryu Dojo the place to begin or  further your karate training and be a part of the tradition that is Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate-Do.  See you on the tatami !