WELCOME TO SHORINJIRYU KOSHINKAI KARATEDO AUSTRALIA

Shorinjiryu Karate (少林寺流唐手) is a style of karate based on the Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karate school founded by Shinan Kori Hisataka (1907- 1988) in 1946 in Japan.

It is a broad system with elements based on a strong influence from Okinawan karate, as well as Aikijujutsu, Judo, and various Okinawan, and Japanese weapons arts.

 Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo Australia is the largest school of Shorinjiryu Karate in Australia.

Incorporated in Queensland as the Australian Shorinjiryu Karatedo Association in the early 1980’s, Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo Australia currently has dojos in Brisbane, Central Queensland, Northern NSW, Sydney and Victoria and is a member of the International Shorinjiryu Shinzen Kyokai. 

Currently Shihan Jim Griffin (Queensland) and Shihan Max Estens (NSW/Victoria) serve as joint Chief Instructors of Shorinjiryu Koshinkai Karatedo.

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