Traditional customs and protocol being demonstrated after a kumite training in a typical adult class at the Orrington Dojo 

Shorin-Ryu is a 300-year old system of self-defense that involves punching, kicking, grappling, and throwing.  This, combined with applying pressure points and joint manipulation creates a very effective method of defending against single or multiple attackers. 

Karate involves learning self-confidence, self-discipline, and builds self-esteem .  Our style also incorporates Japanese customs, history, and language in our class curriculum.  We are looking forward to having you as a student in our dojo as it takes a special person to be a karate student, one who walks the path.  It takes a person with high morals and respect for self and others, to be one of these special people. If this defines what you're looking for then by all means continue to view this website for valuable information. You will learn about history, customs and protocols of the Okinawa people, kata, kobudo, and kumite techniques.  Last you will see a photo gallery of the Brewer Maine Dojo with highlighted pictures of events, seminars, and visits to Okinawa, Japan. 

We are a charter member of the OSMKKF (Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate and Kobudo Federation), led by Grandmaster Fusei Kise, 10th Dan and Kaicho Isao Kise, 9th Dan Supreme Instructor from Okinawa, Japan. The Brewer Dojo has direct connection to Sensei Brad Hamel, 5th Dan who is a student of Shihan Greg Lazarus, 8th Dan (Eastern U.S. Director) from the New England Kenshin Kan Dojo in Rollinsford, NH. 

All rank promotions are certified via Okinawa, and Master Kise personally supervises all Black Belt promotions during his yearly visits to the United States.  Our classes stress traditional protocol, self-discipline, and quality authentic training and techniques as they are done in Okinawa, Japan.