training videos
The below videos will show you some of the basics of Shōrinji Ryū. We have future plans to build and grow our free video trainings, and we will be adding more in 2025-2026. Once you become a monthly member of The Martial Arts Academy, you will have access to a library of training tutorials. These include in-depth Kata videos, drills that are practiced at the dojo, and further applications of the foundational movements. Please enjoy and contact us with any questions.
FUNDAMENTALS - BUILD A foundation
Watch an introduction by Sensei Will about the importance of building a foundation when learning Shōrinji Ryū Karate.
Sensei covers Kiba-Dachi (Horse Stance) as well as Seiken-Oi-Tsuki (Fore Fist Strike).
BASIc Hand Techniques
Watch Sensei Will demonstrate Seiken Choku-Tsuki (Punching), Chudan Uchei-Uke (Inside Middle Block), Soto-Uke (Outside Middle Block), Age-Uke (Upper Block), Gendan-Barai (Downward Block), and Shuto-Uke (Chopping Block).
CHUdan-Uchei uke (inside middle block)
Watch an in-depth tutorial, including application, of Chudan-Uchei Uke.
jodan-age uke (upper block)
Watch an in-depth tutorial, including application, of Jodan-Age Uke.
Gendan-barai (sweeping downward block)
COMING SOON!
Watch an in-depth tutorial, including application, of Gendan-Barai.