Mission Statement
The United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance is an organization formed to bring sincere Martial Artists together in brotherhood. A group of Martial Artists who believe in the traditional concept of One Heart, One Mind and One Spirit who uplift each other with pride in friendship. An Alliance of Karateka who unite together to represent and promote all that is good in traditional karate.
Ryukyu Kempo Karate is an Okinawan Martial Art created by Taika Seiyu Oyata and passed on to Allan Amor Kaicho. It is a complete life protection system, focusing on striking, joint manipulation, and pressure points. Ryukyu Kempo also includes training in Kobudo (Traditional Okinawan Weapons), with 11 weapons in our system. Our focus is on the mind, body, and spirit, strengthening mental and physical resilience and creating a good moral character.
The Shubu Kan Dojo is a member of the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance (URKA). The Alliance is run by Allan Amor Kaicho and is headquartered in Oak Grove, Missouri. URKA Dojos can be found in several regions of the United States, to include Missouri, Iowa, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York, as well as Canada and New Zealand.
The Shubu Kan Dojo started in June 2018 on Fort Drum. After the Covid outbreak of 2020, we decided to move off post to a larger facility, and for better access to the greater community. We are now located inside the Carthage Augustinian Academy Gymnasium in Carthage, New York. Shubu Kan means "The Warriors' School of Life Protection Arts."
Schexnayder Shihan is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, whose last 2 jobs before leaving the Army were as the 10th Mountain Division G5 (Chief of Plans) and as Battalion Commander of 2-22 Infantry. Throughout his career, Schexnayder Shihan established combatives and martial arts training in each unit he was a member of. This even included running a dojo in Iraq in 2009-2010! Schexnayder Shihan has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Kuk Sool Won, Boxing (4 years at West Point), Modern Army Combatives, Catch Wrestling, and Ryukyu Kempo. He has been training in Ryukyu Kempo exclusively for the past 17 years and is currently of Yondan Grade (4th Degree Black Belt). Schexnayder Shihan is also an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer.
Schexnayder Shidosha has worked as a school teacher for over 26 years, specializing in middle school social studies. Her background in the martial arts goes back over 2 decades. She holds a green belt in Ninjutsu and a Second Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has been training exclusively in Ryukyu Kempo for 6 years and is currently of Shodan Grade (1st Degree Black Belt).
Ryukyu Kempo is a martial art that will make your mind, body, and spirit strong. This is a holistic practice that focuses on life protection (self-defense), character building, respect, discipline, and resilience. All of these attributes are built through rigorous practice and by following the Dojo Kun.
25863 State Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601
email: bushido@shubukanllc.com phone: 315-412-6763
Monday - Thursday
Kids Classes (12 and under): 5 - 5:50pm
Adult Classes (13 and up): 6 - 7:10pm
Fridays
Fit to Fight (Fitness Class): 5 - 6pm
1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
Kids Weapons Class: 9:30 - 10am
Open Class: 10 - 11am
Adult Weapons Class: 11 - 11:30am
**Private classes are also available.
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