New Shinseido Shorin Ryu Karate

Shinseido Shorin Ryu is an eclectic UK based self-defence life skill system derived from Okinawan Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu and the methods taught by principal of the system Roger Sheldon on his professional management of violence courses. Roger Sheldon is assisted by long time student and now senior instructor Tony Asquith & senior instructor, Mike Flanagan who runs the Headingley branch in Leeds UK. Stylistically Shinseido is similar to soft internal white crane, Xing Yi, Ba Gua or 'fast Taiji'. Relaxation, looseness, manoeuvrability, speed, impulse countering, open hands, few kicks and functionality are emphasized. There are four kata to practitioner level: Shinzen, Tenzen, Tenshu and Channan. Thereafter the principal forms are Naihanchi, Paisai, Chinto and Hakutsuru. Riverhead Village Hall, Amherst Hill, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2EL Tuesday and Friday evenings 7.30-9.30pm and on Sunday mornings 10.00am to midday. The bi-monthly seminars are open to everyone.