Hanshi Giyu Gibo born in 1938 into a martial arts family of Urasoe City, Okinawa. He started karate training in 1957. Through his martial arts career Master Gibo have received karate lessons from many of the karate masters in okinawan history Grand Master Nagamine and Nakahara.In 2005 he is offered to 9th dan by Grand Master Shugoro Nakazato, President of Okinawa karate do Shorin ryu Shorinkan Association. Master Giyu Gibo served in the position as Chief Advisor for the Federation Okinawa karate Shorin ryu Shorinkan South Asia. Currently Hanshi Gibo is the head of the Okinawa Shorin-Ryu Shobu-Kan Association.
10th Dan Red Belt – Karate
10th Dan Red Belt – Kobudo
Dr.Hanshi.S.Rethinam PhD in Karate, hailing from Thiruvadanai of Ramanad District has had a close Association with Martial Arts even at his younger ages when his father Mr.Swakky being a very great Silambu Asan in the place. Probably this would have initiated a deep favour in him to come more closer to wings of Martial Arts Like Kalari to start with Taekwondo under Master Faustin Nigli and then later on to Karate. Before Learning Taekwando, he had started learning Kalari and varmani under Kesavan who hails from chavakad near guruvayur in Kerala. Days roll by ,Hanshi has acquired so many credentials in Karate. To mention a few of those merits’ say of his acquiring of the award of excellence in karate in the year 1995 at las vegas, USA and his selection of an International Referee for three time in the Traditional Karate & Kobudo Tournament at Okinawa in the year 1999 and conferring of Doctorate award on him by Argentina university in 1995. He got the title of World Seiner Referee in the WKC International Tournament held in Australia (2013).
9th Dan Red – Karate
9th Dan Red Belt – Kobudo
Vice President in WKC
Welcome to Shorin-Ryu Shobukan, a premier martial arts academy dedicated to preserving and teaching the traditional Okinawan style of karate. Rooted in discipline, respect, and self-improvement, our dojo provides authentic training in Shorin-Ryu Karate, one of the oldest and most effective martial arts systems.
At Shorin-Ryu Shobukan, we uphold the legacy of Okinawan karate masters, focusing on the core principles of kata, kumite, and self-defense techniques. Our structured training programs cater to students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students develop physical strength, mental resilience, and unwavering discipline.
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