England Karate-do Ryobu-kai (EKR) is based on the teachings and ethics of Sensei Yasuhiro Konishi (1893-1983) founder and creator of Shindo Jinen-Ryu Karate (Ryobu-kai Karate). Konishi Sensei was one of the forefathers and innovators of modern day karate along with Gichin Funakoshi (founder of Shotokan Karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito-Ryu Karate) and Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu Karate), to name but a few. For a greater insight into Ryobu-kai Karate's history click here.

(Sensei Konishi 1893-1983)

EKR offers tradition, respect and humility showing there is no exception to age, ability, sex or race. It also gives the opportunity for people to learn the history of the martial art and to train in a manner that has been effective for many decades. Ryobu-kai is developed from Karate, Aikido, Jujitsu and Kobudo, which opens many avenues to understanding and enjoying such weapons as the kama, tonfa and bo.

EKR's basics were developed through the use and understanding of kata. This in turn builds the individual's fitness, coordination, confidence and self-control. Also, self-defence is developed by using kata applications in a realistic manner.

Today these traditions are carried out in England by:

• Chief Instructor Sensei Roland Read
• Assistant Chief Instructor Sensei Robert Costelloe
• National Instructor Sensei Lance Cleary

Sensei Costelloe, Sensei Read and Sensei Cleary

Between them they have accumulated many years of training, competing and numerous awards. Club instructors also share many years of experience in martial arts and teaching. All EKR instructors hold an instructor's qualification awarded by the England Karate Governing Body (EKGB). If this is a path a student wishes to take they can be introduced to teaching, under supervision, from 3rd Kyu.

We are full association members of the KARATE ENGLAND, which is recognised and supported by Sport England, the European Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation. This gives our students the opportunity to compete on a national and international level. For information on KARATE ENGLAND click here.

England Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai is a limited company, registration number 4837341.
England Karate-Do Ryobu-Kai Ltd is a not for profit organisation.