Okinawan Traditional Karate · Matsubayashi-Ryu

Confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills that last a lifetime.

Matsunoki Martial Arts teaches traditional Matsubayashi-Ryu Shorin-Ryu karate to kids and adults in Greenville, Ohio — in a small, family-run dojo led by certified black belt instructors.

★★★★★ 5.0 (7 Google reviews) Ages 6 – adult No experience needed

Your first class, made easy

  • One free introductory class — no commitment
  • No uniform or experience required to start
  • Programs for ages 6 through adult
  • Taught by 4th & 5th degree black belt instructors
  • Book online in about two minutes
Affiliations & Lineage

A proud member of

Matsubayashi-Ryu Shorin-Ryu Matsubayashi-Ryu
Shorin-Ryu
World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (WSKF)
Amateur Athletic Union Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
What we teach beyond kicks and punches

Six principles, every class

Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership
Programs

A class for every age, 6 through adult

Every program starts the same way: one free class, no pressure. Here's what's currently running.

Ages 6–10

Junior 1

Builds courtesy, respect, and discipline for our younger students.

$65/month
Tue & Thu 5:30–6:30pm
+ 2 Saturdays/mo 10–11:30am
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Ages 11–14

Junior 2

Develops confidence and goal-setting as students refine technique and progress through rank.

$65/month
Tue & Thu 6:30–7:30pm
+ 2 Saturdays/mo 10–11:30am
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Ages 15+

Adult

For every fitness and experience level — beginners genuinely welcome.

$65/month
Tue & Thu 7:30–8:45pm
+ 2 Saturdays/mo 10–11:30am
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Who you'll train with

Certified black belt instructors

Matsunoki is run by Lisa & Sylvain Shank, both certified WSKF instructors who train and teach at the dojo themselves.

Lisa Shank
5th Degree Black Belt

Lisa Shank

Training since January 1999. Earned her black belt in 2005 and her Go Dan (5th degree) rank in 2022. Favorite katas: Naihanchi San Dan, Chinto.

Sylvain Shank
4th Degree Black Belt

Sylvain Shank

Training since January 2007. Earned his black belt in July 2011 and his Yon Dan (4th degree) rank in June 2022. Favorite katas: Pinan Shodan, Wankan.

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What families say

Rated 5.0 on Google

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★★★★★

"Very good with the kids."

Michael Burke · Google review
★★★★★

"Been a member at Matsunoki for almost a year now. My 5 year old daughter and I both attend classes."

Daniel Bankert · Google review
★★★★★

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Collin Helsinger, Briana Bryan, Natasha Draper, Kassandra Holsapple & Scott Ritchie · Google reviewers

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Ready to try it?

Your first class is free. No uniform, no commitment.

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Greenville, Ohio

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