SHUKOKAI HISTORY
Shukokai (literally translated as "way for all") was founded by Chojiro Tani in 1949. Sensei Tani (1920-1998) started his
training under Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju-Ryu, Sensei Miyagi returned to Okinawa and Sensei Kenwa Mabuni,
founder of Shito-Ryu took over the teaching.
After many years of training under Sensei Mabuni and becoming one of his most senior students. Sensei Tani received
a certificate of succession, entitling him to use the name Tani-ha Shito-Ryu. Being a direct descendant of Shito-Ryu,
Shukokai inherits the characteristics of both the Naha-te and Shuri-te styles of Owinawan karate.
The theories behind Shukokai are somewhat complex and it take a lifetime of study to truly understand the art.
It is a system of combat, which seeks perfection and therefore demands continuous study. Another attribute that
distinguishes Shukokai Karate from other styles is the execution of technique. While Shukokai shares many of the same
punches, kicks and blocks found in other styles of karate, it is how these are executed that sets Shukokai apart.
Kimura Shukokai International was founded by Sensei Shigeru Kimura. He started training at the age of 16 with Sensei Tani.
At the age of 21 he won the Japan Championship, and he was not to be beaten the following year and won the title for
the second time.
SHUKOKAI HISTORY
Shukokai (literally translated as "way for all") was founded by Chojiro Tani in 1949. Sensei Tani (1920-1998) started his
training under Chojun Miyagi, founder of Goju-Ryu, Sensei Miyagi returned to Okinawa and Sensei Kenwa Mabuni,
founder of Shito-Ryu took over the teaching.
After many years of training under Sensei Mabuni and becoming one of his most senior students. Sensei Tani received
a certificate of succession, entitling him to use the name Tani-ha Shito-Ryu. Being a direct descendant of Shito-Ryu,
Shukokai inherits the characteristics of both the Naha-te and Shuri-te styles of Owinawan karate.
The theories behind Shukokai are somewhat complex and it take a lifetime of study to truly understand the art.
It is a system of combat, which seeks perfection and therefore demands continuous study. Another attribute that
distinguishes Shukokai Karate from other styles is the execution of technique. While Shukokai shares many of the same
punches, kicks and blocks found in other styles of karate, it is how these are executed that sets Shukokai apart.
Kimura Shukokai International was founded by Sensei Shigeru Kimura. He started training at the age of 16 with Sensei Tani.
At the age of 21 he won the Japan Championship, and he was not to be beaten the following year and won the title for
the second time.
