The schools listed on this page are recognized members of the Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Karate Association (RSKA) and are committed to preserving and promoting the traditions, principles, and technical standards of Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Karate Jutsu.

As members of the Association, these schools have agreed to teach and maintain a core curriculum that includes the kata and associated bunkai recognized by the RSKA. This shared foundation helps ensure that the essential teachings, applications, and traditions of the system are preserved and passed on consistently to future generations.

While each member school operates independently and may maintain its own unique identity, instructional methods, and school emblem, all affiliated schools remain united through a common commitment to lineage, tradition, technical excellence, and mutual respect. The Association recognizes that individual instructors bring their own experience and perspective to their teaching while remaining dedicated to the preservation of the art's core principles and standards.

The Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Karate Association serves as a network of like-minded instructors and schools who work together to support the continued growth and integrity of traditional Okinawan martial arts. Through cooperation, mentorship, and the sharing of knowledge, member schools help strengthen the bonds between practitioners while honoring the legacy of those who came before us.

Together, these schools form a community dedicated to maintaining the spirit of karate through discipline, respect, character development, and the faithful preservation of the teachings entrusted to us by previous generations.

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Instructors and practitioners from affiliated schools may also be considered for membership in the Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Karate Jutsu Black Belt Club, an organization established to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the preservation and advancement of the art. Eligible members may be elected into the Black Belt Club and, upon acceptance, are authorized to wear the Founding Members Patch as a symbol of their commitment to the traditions, standards, and lineage of Ryukyu Shorinji-Ryu Karate Jutsu.

Associated Schools

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HEAD INSTRUCTOR / OWNER

LOCATION

Appalachian Martial Arts

Hanshi Michael Davies

Williamsport Pa, 17701