We teach Okinawan Shorin Ryu of the Kobayashi system. Shorin Ryu is a style of karate that uses the movement and flow of the natural body. Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate is adaptable, such that it will handle boxer and street fighter techniques and can be used for tournament competition.
In addition to the traditional classic forms of Okinawan Shorin Ryu, Welch’s Okinawan Karate-Do teaches Yakusoku Kumite (Pre-Arranged fighting), Ippon Kumite (Self Defense), Yotsu-Kado No Renshu (4-Corner Drills) and training with Bo, Nunchaku, Kama, Tonfa, Sai and Eku, which are all traditional Okinawan Weaponry. We place heavy emphasis in conditioning and stretching for all Karate activities.