Enshin
Karate Charlotte Branch
7027 Orr Rd
Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 921-0477
4730 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
(303) 320-7632
Kancho Joko Ninomiya
Glossary
Long before Kancho Ninomiya arrived in the United States in 1974, he had a
dream. From the days in his youth when he first began training, Ninomiya wanted to bring the spirit and technique of real karate
to this country.After devoting himself for many years to reaching the top in competitive karate, Ninomiya won the All-Japan Tournament in 1978. As one of Japan's most popular champions, he realized that his life in karate was leading him beyond the mat of tournament competition. He returned to the U.S. and rededicated himself to his art, developing and teaching the strategy and technique he believed in.
Dojo Kun
We will always be courteous and show respect for others
We will strive to be our best and pursue it with patience
We will develop the mind and body to enhance the spirit
We will always keep an open heart and mind
We will accept the spirit of Challenge
We will follow the meaning of Enshin in both our training and our daily lives
In an effort to bring authentic fighting karate to the United States, Ninomiya
established the Sabaki Challenge, which has become this country's premier karate tournament. Because he felt that his training for the All-Japan helped
him grow stronger both physically and mentally, Ninomiya wants to offer this opportunity to other young martial artists.
Today Kancho Ninomiya is the Master of Enshin Karate and its growing network of schools throughout the United States and the world. He feels a strong personal commitment to maintaining a close organization and offering his logical, practical system of karate to anyone who is interested in what it has to offer.