Okinawa-kenpo is a karate style which has been developed based on ancient Okinawan martial arts called "Ti". Its technique and thought were studied and refined by a Tomari-te master, Shinkichi Kuniyoshi (also known as "BUSHI" Kuniyoshi) and passed down to Grand Master Shigeru Nakamura, the founder of Okinawa-kenpo. Grand Master Nakamura opened his own dojo "Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Shurenjo" at Onaka, Nago city and taught his art of karate.
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In the Neocatechumenal Way, the is not merely a history lesson about ancient Israel. It is a living Kerygma —a proclamation that what God did then, He desires to do now in our flesh. 1. From Slavery to the Desert The journey begins in Egypt. In the catechesis, Egypt is not just a geographical place; it is the dominion of the Pharaoh—the world under the power of the Evil One. We discover that before God can lead us to the Promised Land, He must first unmask our idols: the "fleshpots" of security, consumerism, and pride.
(A meditation on the Neocatechumenal Way’s journey of liberation)
We walk through the desert to become a Kingdom of Priests . We endure the hardships to learn how to love. Lord, you led your people with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. In this Exodus Catechesis, open our eyes to see the Pharaohs we still serve. Give us the courage to step into the Red Sea of Baptism, trusting that you will part the waters. When the desert of our trials burns us, rain down the Manna of your Word. Never let us build the Golden Calf of comfort. Lead us, through Mary, to the Promised Land of Easter. Amen. Final Reflection for the Community: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the salvation of the Lord." (Ex 14:13). This is the cry of the Neocatechumenal Exodus. It is a cry of hope for families in crisis, for sinners, and for the poor who dare to walk through the desert toward the face of God.
Old style karate techniques and training methods still remain in our system. We train with those methods, which are rarely seen in other Ryuha these days.
Tanren-hou (Training method)
Okinawa-sumo (traditional Okinawan wrestling)
Torite (grabbing)
Buki-jutsu (weapons)
Our techniques, from empty hands to weapons,are incorporated in a coherent system and consist of common basic skills.
Historically, Okinawa-kenpo inherited various Kata.
The following is a list of kata which are practiced at Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do, Oki-ken-kai
Karate
Weapons
In the Neocatechumenal Way, the is not merely a history lesson about ancient Israel. It is a living Kerygma —a proclamation that what God did then, He desires to do now in our flesh. 1. From Slavery to the Desert The journey begins in Egypt. In the catechesis, Egypt is not just a geographical place; it is the dominion of the Pharaoh—the world under the power of the Evil One. We discover that before God can lead us to the Promised Land, He must first unmask our idols: the "fleshpots" of security, consumerism, and pride.
(A meditation on the Neocatechumenal Way’s journey of liberation)
We walk through the desert to become a Kingdom of Priests . We endure the hardships to learn how to love. Lord, you led your people with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. In this Exodus Catechesis, open our eyes to see the Pharaohs we still serve. Give us the courage to step into the Red Sea of Baptism, trusting that you will part the waters. When the desert of our trials burns us, rain down the Manna of your Word. Never let us build the Golden Calf of comfort. Lead us, through Mary, to the Promised Land of Easter. Amen. Final Reflection for the Community: "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the salvation of the Lord." (Ex 14:13). This is the cry of the Neocatechumenal Exodus. It is a cry of hope for families in crisis, for sinners, and for the poor who dare to walk through the desert toward the face of God.
We, Okinawa-kenpo Karate-do Oki-Ken-Kai, work on in a unit called "Keiko-kai".
is a group of like-minded people to practice Okinawa-kenpo any time and anywhere.
Today, there are Keiko-kai in eight region Japan;
Shihan Yamashiro visits each Keiko-kai regularly, trains them, and conducts open seminars.



Shihan Yamashiro has been invited by masters of other styles, and conducted seminars regularly.



He started practicing karate when he was little with his father, Tatsuo Yamashiro, who inherited "Ti" from Hiroshi Miyazato.
He won 1st place at "All Okinawa Full Contact Fighting with Bogu Gear Tournament" in 1992 and 1993,
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