RyuBuKan Dojo

About

RyuBuKan Dojo was established by Pedro J. Bernardy as a means for giving back to his instructors and their arts. The name Ryu Bu Kan is formed from the Ryukyu culture from which the basis of our studies originate (RYU), the expression of martial art as a way of life (BU), and a home for all who wish to learn and share from these efforts (KAN). The RyuBuKan Dojo is a family affair where lessons are earned by consistent effort and positive attitude. Students come and go but our hope is that the strength and sincerity learned here will carry them through all of life’s challenges.  Students receive instruction in Okinawan Karate and ancient weapon arts known as Kobudo, and in the basics of Small Circle Jujitsu. Our Karate practice is based on a curriculum of technique from Okinawan styles called Shuri-Te, Naha-Te, and Tomari-Te. Jujitsu basics taught in the RyuBuKan Dojo are from Jim Silvan Sensei and his teacher, Professor Wally Jay, founder of Small Circle Jujitsu. There are two systems of Kobudo practiced in our studio; Matayoshi Family style as taught by Kimo Wall Sensei and his teacher, Matayoshi Shinpo Sensei, and Yamanni-Ryu as taught by Silvan Sensei and his teacher, Oshiro Toshihiro Sensei.