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WELCOME TO MY RYU SHU KAN: Japanese Arts Center Blog. I’ll be writng about my Martial Arts training, Taiko Drumming & other aspects of Japanese culture.  I hope I can educate, entertain and enrich your lives through this blog. Arigato.

ABOUT RYU SHU KAN KARATE:  WAY OF LIFE

In ancient Okinawa, Karate was more than a hobby or spare time activity. It touched the very essence of the people who studied it, changing the  way they thought & felt about themselves and the way they interacted with  other people.

Etiquette, Character Development  and Philosophy

Kyoshi  Gerard Senese teaches that Karate has more than one meaning. The translation of  Karate “Empty Hand” can refer to weaponless self-defense, but it also  means an open hand offered to help others.  Kyoshi Senese has been teaching since 1980 and has helped over 2 generations of Long Islanders improve their lives.