Shorin Martial Arts Bristol, Okinawan Karate and Kobujutsu Bristol

Authentic Okinawan Karate & Kobujutsu in Bristol

At Shorin Martial Arts Bristol, we teach authentic Matsubayashi Ryu (Shorin Ryu) Okinawan Karate and Kobudo, preserving the traditional Budo approach to Karate. Our training focuses on self-preservation, self-improvement, discipline, confidence, and developing the mind, body and spirit.

We offer practical Karate training for beginners and experienced martial artists, with an emphasis on kihon, kata, traditional Okinawan principles and natural movement. Our Kobudo training complements Karate and includes traditional Okinawan weapons such as bo, sai, tonfa, kama and nunchaku.

We are an Okinawa-licensed dojo and proud members of the World Matsubayashi Ryu Karate-Do Association (WMKA) and European Matsubayashi Ryu Karate-Do Association (EMKA).

Our aim is simple: to preserve authentic Okinawan Karate while making it accessible to the Bristol community.