These are but a few, of the many questions, that people have when beginning their studies of Shorin-Ryu, Shorinkan Karate and Okinawan Zen Kobudo, it is not a definitive guide, but a place to start.

Question: Can I bring a visitor with me to dojo?
Answer: We encourage our students to bring visitors with them to class. We are proud of the quality of training we provide at our academy.

Question: Can I bring a visitor to class, to participate?
Answer: We regularly schedule open invitation days that are open for all and is free. See a Sensei for details, or call us at 951-671-7111 for more information.

Question: Where and when is testing?
Answer: Testing occurs monthly on either the first or second Saturday of the month and is conducted only at the Murrieta Dojo. Please see a Sensei for details.

Question: What do I need to do to be ready for testing?
Answer: If a student feels they are prepared to test, they are required to sign the testing roster. Parents, please do not sign for your children, they are accountable to test, and signing states that they know and are ready to test in the curriculum to be tested. All students testing must wear their full uniform.

Question: Where can I find some of the basic Japanese expressions used in Shorin-Ryu, Shorinkan Dojo's?
Answer: Much of what you must learn, is taught in class. Below, you will find some of the expressions.