Shuhari Institute – Advancing Traditional Karate

INTRODUCING SHUHARI

A New Karate Organization

Founded in 2015 the Shuhari Institute is a new karate organization based on the developmental stages concept of Shu, Ha, and Ri. The Institute’s mission is to advance Traditional Karate by promoting technical excellence, encourage individual innovation, and support creative mastery.

The Institute is in the process of developing Programs & Initiatives including technical guides, videos, seminars, and other events. The Institute welcomes and encourages interaction between styles and organizations as a means to developing and supporting the art of Traditional Karate.

The Shuhari Institute is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.

Our goal is to create meaningful experiences and provide substantive support to karateka and sensei of all levels.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming events from the Institute and our members. If you’d like your events listed here, see the Dojo Membership page for details. See all events HERE.

KATA OF THE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2019

MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS

One of the highest priorities of the Institute is to maintain high technical standards in the art of Traditional Karate.

KYU & DAN RANKING

Comprehensive testing requirements in an easy-to-understand format and exquisite hand-crafted Kyu & Dan Certificates.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Teacher training and certification designed for the modern world with a focus on effective pedagogy.

EXAMINER CERTIFICATION

Training and certifying rank examiners to maintain the highest possible technical standards and objective methods.

JUDGING CLINICS

Training a new generation of Judges to maintain safety and fairness for our world-class athletes.

A NEW ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL

Formed in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, the Shuhari Institute is a new karate organization based on the developmental stages concept of Shu Ha and Ri, the Institute’s mission is to advance Traditional Karate by promoting technical excellence, encourage individual innovation, and support creative mastery.

The Institute is in the process of developing Programs & Initiatives including technical guides, videos, seminars, and other events. The institute welcomes and encourages interaction between styles and organizations as a means to developing and supporting the art of Traditional Karate.

NON-EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP

Here’s a new idea: Keep your current affiliations or establish new ones.
We don’t have sticky hands telling you what you can and can’t do. We are a support organization offering voluntary services that one can CHOOSE to use voluntarily.
Also:
• No exclusivity requirements
• Does not require that every student in your dojo be a member.
• Does not require that you use our testing requirements.
• Does not require membership to participate in events.

PROMOTING ALL ASPECTS OF KARATE

Karate means many thing to many different people. Shuhari welcomes all styles and affiliations to explore a wide variety of topics – from technical to bunkai to competition, and everything in between.

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Administratively managed by experienced dojo owners and business people. Technically driven by a diverse group of experts rather than one master. Actively side-stepping the cult of personality to provide an innovative learning experience.

TECH SAVVY

Utilizing the latest in video documentation, online streaming, and social media to improve the dissemination of great ideas and improve our member experience.

TOP-LEVEL INSTRUCTORS

Shuhari is actively assembling a Technical Fellowship featuring the finest master-level instructors in the world. Rather than looking to just one founder or expert for technical guidance, the Institute openly encourages the exploration and training with masters of diverse backgrounds and styles. Facilitating this freedom to associate drove the development of Shuhari’s unique leadership model. Stay tuned as we announce new instructors joining our Fellowship.

TOUR THE FELLOWSHIP

JOIN OUR GROWING DOJO NETWORK

We are actively seeking new dojos to help us advance Traditional Karate throughout the world. Become a DOJO MEMBER and we’ll gladly promote your school.

Organizational Partners

International Traditional Karate Organization