Shito-ryu Karate is one of the four major Japanese karate styles. Monroe Traditional Karate teaches Seito Shito-ryu, the Shito-ryu style taught by founder Kenwa Mabuni and passed to his son Kenzo Mabuni. Kenzo Mabuni is "Soke" or Grand Master of Seito Shito-ryu.
As a member of Shito-ryu International Karate-do Kai, our school maintains a direct link to the roots of Shito-ryu and its founder.
The philosophical and practical aim of Traditional Karate is to bring the mind and body together as one. The benefits of this training are increased self-confidence, improved self-discipline, fitness, balance and coordination.
More than a study of self defense or sport, Karate carries with it the basis for improving all aspects of our lives. Karate-do--the open hand way--is a pathway to self knowledge.