Karate helps builds confidence, self discipline, flexibility, strength, endurance, agility, balance and coordination - all while teaching students how to defend themselves and others. Perhaps even more importantly, it is an effective means of building character while harmonizing body, mind and art.
Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR) teaches a form of traditional karate called Shindo Jinen Ryu, which has roots that reach back to the 16th century. Shindo Jinen Ryu is one of the original Japanese styles of karate, and one of the very first to be recognized officially.
Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai (JKR) teaches a form of traditional karate called Shindo Jinen Ryu, which has roots that reach back to the 16th century. Shindo Jinen Ryu is one of the original Japanese styles of karate, and one of the very first to be recognized officially.
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Answers to common questions are below. Don't see what you're looking for? Feel free to e-mail, call or come by - information on how to reach us is on the Contact page. Unlike many of the original karate organizations, which have often splintered, JKR is still connected directly to our founder and our roots.
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AdultBrian
Sep 21, 2018
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I have been taking Karate Classes at Japan Karate Do Ryobu-Kai New England with Sensei Paul Belle Isle for about 3 months. I have found him to be an incredibly knowledgeable teacher. I have studied Goju Ryu Karate and Feeding Crane Kung Fu and I have found this style to be incredibly authentic and practical. Sensei Paul Belle Isle also takes the time explain the deeper concepts and has a friendly and respectful class. I hope to continue studying here for years to come.
Douglas Parke
Jun 16, 2018
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Sensei Paul Belle Isle is an excellent instructor of Shindo Jinen Ryu Karate. I attended his class for a little over a year and can easily attest that his approach to instructing and teaching this style of Karate makes it easy to understand yet keeps it challenging as it should be. He doesn't just "hand out" belts like some other dojos nor does he allow the students to forget the very basics. For every belt you earn, you can honestly say you know everything you are required to know up to that point. Sensei Paul makes the student understand the purpose of each movement in Shindo Jinen Ryu and with
