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Welcome to Shorinji Ki Do Martial Arts
Oregon Karate and Jujitsu School
Shorinji Ki Do, generally called Shorinjiki, is a combination Karate and Jujitsu School. Shorinjiki combines the blocking, striking, and kicking techniques of karate with takedowns, throws, and pressure point techniques of Jujitsu. We provide total martial arts training in the Portland, Oregon area. We include weapons training as a supplement to empty hand techniques creating a well rounded martial art school. The focus is on self defense rather than sport martial arts. The combined Karate styles include Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu, and Shotokan. Our style advocates development of a strong mind and spirit through learning to persevere and overcome personal challenges which can be applied to all aspects of our lives. Our philosophical base teaches development of internal strength, respectful interactions with others, and a personal code of ethical and social responsibility. We also know how to have fun when training.
Shorinjiki, as a martial art school, has been taught for more than 30 years. The techniques we teach are traditional Karate and Jujitsu which have been passed on for many centuries. The Hombu Dojo, our headquarters, is located in Portland, Oregon. Sensei studied several Karate styles, Jujitsu, and Okinawan Kobudo before founding Shorinj Ki Do. We teach traditional Karate and Jujitsu self defense though we are also a modern martial art style. We'll present more about the Jujitsu aspect of our system in the Training Articles page of this website. Our style of Kobudo, martial arts weapons, is based on traditional kata and training. We study the traditional combat methods of the art. Our Karate and Jujitsu styles are a combination of Okinawan and Japanese styles.
We refer to our training as Karate. For us a Karate School and Martial Arts School have basically the same meaning. Our training includes pressure point, or Kyusho, strikes and joint manipulations that attack joints, nerves, and arteries. Traditional martial arts include techniques perfected for self defense in life threatening situations, many of the advanced techniques can result in serious injuries to the opponent and ideally are taught to preserve the art. It's our desire to never use our art to injure anyone. Our students are taught the true warrior way, the way of peace and avoiding conflict. We know that self confidence developed through martial arts training leads to avoiding conflicts with others. We only participate in physical confrontation if it is unavoidable; either self defense, defending loved ones or someone who is defenseless. We teach a complete self defense curriculum in a safe environment developing the mind, body, and spirit. Our students develop self-esteem and the ability to succeed in all their endeavors. Our sensei (teacher) through 45 years of martial arts training has found that self confidence avoids confrontation. A wise person avoids braggarts and knows when its time to leave an undesirable setting.
About Sport Competition and Shorinji Ki Do
We are open to students practicing for sport competition. The intermediate level Shorinjiki practitioner is the most likely candidate for participation in sport competition. We believe that Karate and Jujitsu can and should be adaptable. We also believe a short career in sport style competition to experience the fun and excitement of tournaments is appropriate for our students. We particularly encourage participation in Karate or Kobudo Kata competition. Inter-school competitions, small tournaments, can provide the competitive experience in a friendly and safe environment.
The meaning of Shorinji Ki Do
Shorinji refers to the Chinese influence on Karate and Jujitsu, the Shaolin based schools that influenced Okinawa Karate and Japanese Jujutsu. Ki references internal energy, combining balance, speed, and power. Do refers to the way or path, the philosophy that guides us as martial artists. Our path is one of thoughtfulness and self improvement. Shorinji Ki Do is open to change within the boundaries of our philosophy, Bujutsu, and preservation of the art. See the History of Shorinjiki page for more details about our school.
A little about Sensei
We call the chief instructor Sensei which means Teacher (or "one that came before"). Sensei believes we are always students, we can always improve our art. Sensei has practiced martial arts since 1966. He has developed a curriculum and grading requirements specific to Shorinji Ki Do. Sensei has senior rank in Karate and Jujitsu. He was awarded the title of Soke by an international association.
Fair Ranking and Association
We are open to assessing a fair rank for all martial artists based on skill and experience. Shorinjiki is open to sharing knowledge and training with other martial arts. We can all learn from each other. Contact us if you are interested in cross training.
For more information see the Services page.
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