Established 1970 · Osaka, Japan
The Art of Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu Karate-Do
USA National Chapter · Preserving the legacy of Soke Teruo Hayashi across the U.S. and beyond.
Our Tradition
Two Arts, One Lineage
Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do
Rooted in the Shito-Ryu of Kenwa Mabuni, Hayashi-Ha unites the dynamic, linear power of Shuri-te with the circular techniques and breath control of Naha-te. Soke Teruo Hayashi refined these principles into a complete and balanced system of kihon, kata, and kumite.
Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin-Ryu
Kenshin-Ryu is the traditional Okinawan weapons art codified by Soke Teruo Hayashi, the first person outside the Nakaima family admitted to the Ryuei-Ryu lineage. "Built on the same stances and body mechanics as our karate, it trains the bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku, kama, among other traditional Okinawan weapons, and is taught alongside karate as an equal half of our heritage."
Our Founder
Soke Teruo Hayashi
Soke Teruo Hayashi (1924–2004) founded Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu in Osaka in 1970. A leading student of Kosei Kuniba, and briefly of Shito-Ryu founder Kenwa Mabuni, he sought the roots of karate in Okinawa, training under masters Shoshin Nagamine and Kenko Nakaima. Today his legacy lives on in dojos around the world, including here in the United States.
Train With Us
Find a Dojo Near You
Our affiliated dojos across the United States and Mexico teach Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu Karate-Do and Okinawa Kobudo Kenshin-Ryu under one standard of authentic instruction, led from our USA Honbu at Sanchin Karate Dojo in San Antonio, Texas.
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