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Matsubayashi-Ryu Shorin-Ryu

Our style traces back to O'Sensei Shoshin Nagamine, founder of Matsubayashi-Ryu on Okinawa. Matsunoki teaches under the World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (WSKF), with instruction shaped by Hanshi Frank Grant, and is affiliated with the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).

Matsubayashi-Ryu Shorin-Ryu World Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do Federation (WSKF) Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Meet your instructors

Lisa & Sylvain Shank

Certified WSKF instructors who train and teach at the dojo themselves — this isn't a franchise with rotating staff.

Lisa Shank
5th Degree Black Belt (Go Dan)

Lisa Shank

Lisa began training in January 1999, earned her black belt in 2005, and was awarded her 5th degree (Go Dan) rank in 2022. She is a certified instructor.

Favorite katas: Naihanchi San Dan, Chinto

Sylvain Shank
4th Degree Black Belt (Yon Dan)

Sylvain Shank

Sylvain started training in January 2007 in Canada, earned his black belt in July 2011, and was awarded his 4th degree (Yon Dan) rank in June 2022. He is a certified instructor.

Favorite katas: Pinan Shodan, Wankan

Our values

What every student learns

Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership

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Your first class is free — no experience or commitment required.

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