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| We are dedicated to the teaching of Original Okinawan Karate as taught and practiced by the North American Beikoku Shido-Kan Association, headed by Sensei Seikichi Iha, Hanshi, 10th Dan. The distinguishing feature of our karate practice from other schools of karate is the relentless practice of bunkai (applications of kata). This style of karate (featured in The History Channel's "Human Weapon") was first call Shorin-Ryu by Chosen Chibana in 1933. In 1948 Katsuya Miyahira opened his Shidokan Dojo. Karate Dojo's practicing under Sensei Miyahira are called Shido-Kan Shorin-Ryu. Our Dojo is listed as a Fuku Shibu Dojo in the North American Beikoku Shido-kan Karate Association . Sensei Iha, being born and raised in Okinawa, was taught karate the original way, and thus calls his dojo located in lansing "Original Okinawa Karate". This is to differentiate it from many of the modern or so call traditional styles of karate where bunkai (application) has been lost. Obviously, without bunkai (applications), karate looes its effectiveness as an effective form of self-defense. So, bunkai is very important to our practice. Our Dojo is located at Triad Health & Fitness. Triad is conveniently located 1/4 mile from the M-5 Ten Mile Exit on the SE. corner of 10 mile and Haggerty. This location makes it convenient for students from Commerce Township, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, Northville, Plymouth, Southfield, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield, Detroit and other North West Detroit suburbs. As there has been some confusion as to our location, please see the details in the linked page for finding the correct location & times. LOCATION AND CLASS TIMES LINKS LOCATION AND CLASS TIMESNorth American Beikoku Shido-Kan AssociationTriad Health & FitnessOkinawa Prefecture Cultural Karate |