Introduction Originating on the island of Okinawa, Shorin-Ryu Karate is a monument to the long history and lasting influence of martial arts. Originating from the ancient times of the Ryukyu Kingdom, this traditional martial art was formally founded in 1933 by Chōshin Chibana. Shorin-Ryu Karate is a blend of many martial arts systems, with a lineage heavily influenced by the cultural interchange between