Since it first opened to the public in 1995, SATORI RYU KENPO KARATE JU JITSU has had a reputation for
the highest standard of excellence. The directors of the organization, Shihan Eric Kearns and Shihan John Rietz,
are well recognized for their contributions to and expertise in the Martial Arts. All of our instructors at Satori
Ryu take an active interest in each and every student and feel that there is much more to learn from the Martial
Arts than just Punching and Kicking.
The name SATORI RYU which is Japanese, translates to “The School Of Understanding.†Satori Ryu Kenpo
Karate Ju Jitsu is a dynamic art comprised of Kenpo, Shotokan and various forms of Ju Jitsu. Satori Ryu seeks
to maintain the integrity of Grand Master Mark Sheeley's Kensho Ryu and Professor Nick Cerio's Kenpo
Karate, and to pass the teachings of these Great Masters on to new generations of martial arts students.
As the name of the school implies, Satori Ryu student are taught to go beyond the surface level of instruction
and strive for a deeper understanding of the Martial Arts. Students learn to take the lessons taught in the Dojo
and apply them to every aspect of their lives. Satori Ryu is constantly bringing new concepts, training methods
and theories into our programs in an effort to expand our knowledge base and enhance the quality of our
organization.