Shorin-ryu karate in Okinawa

Shorin-ryu (少林流) is the large family of Okinawan karate that descends from the Shuri and Tomari traditions. It has several branches, each with its own organisation, including Kobayashi-ryu, Matsubayashi-ryu and Shobayashi-ryu. Stances are generally natural and upright, with an emphasis on speed and straight-line technique.

Branches named in the listings: Kobayashi (25), Matsubayashi (5), Shobayashi (10). Many listings give only “Shorin-ryu”.

46 Shorin-ryu dojo in Okinawa are listed on this page.

Lineages and histories differ between schools and are sometimes disputed; treat this as orientation, not a ruling. See Okinawan karate styles explained and where to train.