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Shorin Ryu Karate
Karate, as we know it today, originated on the Ryukyu Archipelago, more commonly known as the island of Okinawa, Japan. The major sites were the villages of Naha, Shuri, and Tomari. Shobayashi Shorin-Ryu originated in Shuri, Okinawa as Shuri-Te and is one of the major branches of modern Shorin-Ryu.
Shorin Ryu Curriculum
Requirements for the Shorin Ryu curriculum include:
Taikyoku 1 - 3 *
Pinan 1 - 5
Seienchin
Wansu
Anaku
Sanchin
Neko Budo 1 - 5
Naihanchi 1-3
Nijushiho
Nan Dan Sho
Empi
Empi Sho
Bassai
Bassai Dai
Bassai Sho
Kanku
Kanku Dai
Kanku Sho
Go Pei Sho
Gojushiho
*(Note: Taikyoku series have many variations and are taught in many Shorin Ryu and Traditional Karate schools).
Anaku
Neko Budo 1-3
Anaku
Neko Budo 1-3
Anaku
Neko Budo 1-3
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